Area Information
The Township of Berkeley Heights, once part of the Borough of New Providence, was formed in 1952. Located 44 miles due west of New York City, Berkeley Heights covers almost 6.62 square miles and is home to approximately 13,400 residents. Commutability to New York City, highly rated public schools and an attractive real estate base has made Berkeley Heights a highly desirable New Jersey town for many decades.
Great Resources: (also, please visit Great Links & Other Resources)
Map of Berkeley Heights
Township of Berkeley Heights Official Website
New Jersey Center for Visual Arts
Summit/Springfield & Berkeley Heights YMCA
The Connection for Women & Families (YWCA)
Utilities:
PSE & G (gas): 800-436-7734
Verizon (DSL & Phone): 800-287-9966
JCP & L (electric): 800-452-9155
NJ American Water Co.: 800-652-6987
Comcast of New Jersey (Cable/ VIP/ ISP): 800-266-2278
Vonage (Voice Over IP): 800-980-1455
Transportation Services: (also refer to Getting Around)
New Jersey Transit: 800-772-2222
Lakeland Bus Lines: 973-366-0600
Commuter Parking in Berkeley Heights is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Quarterly or annual permits are available to residents only and there is currently a wait list. Call the Clerk’s Office at 908-464-2700 (ext. 2110).
Medical Care & Hospitals:
Morristown Memorial Hospital
100 Madison Ave., Morristown
973-971-5000
Overlook Hospital
99 Beauvior Ave., Summit NJ
908-522-2000
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Old Short Hills Road, Livingston
973-533-5000
Berkeley Heights: Recreation Commission
56 Columbus Avenue
(908) 464-0550
Free Public Library
290 Plainfield Avenue
908-464-7098
Berkeley Heights Post Office
360 Springfield Avenue
Educational Resources: (Please visit Great Links & Other Resources)
National Center for Educational Statistics - a comprehensive school report card published by the US Department of Education in Washington DC.
Berkeley Heights Public Schools
NJ School Report Card
National Center for Educational Statistics: Berkeley Heights School Report Card
Board of Education:
Administrative Offices
335 Plainfield Avenue
(908) 464-1718
Elementary Schools: K through 6th grade
Hamilton Terrace (PK-1)
651 Mountain Avenue
908-464-5583
Mountain Park (2-5)
55 Fairfax Drive
908-464-1713
Thomas Hughes (2-5)
464 Snyder Avenue
908-464-1717
William Woodruff (2-5)
Briarwood Dr. West
908-464-1723
Columbia Middle School (6-8)
345 Plainfield Avenue
908-464-1600
Governor Livingston High School (9-12)
175 Watchung Blvd.
908-464-3100
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