Township Committee

The agenda is published approximately 48 hours prior to the meeting. The agenda is posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and on the Township web page bulletin board. You can also call the Municipal Clerk at 908-204-3001.

Open session meetings are aired live on Cablevision Channel 15 and Verizon Fios 35. Video clips of past meetings can be found on the township website by viewing the agenda for that meeting.

Come forward to the podium and clearly state your name and address. Each speaker is limited to five minutes. The mayor has the authority to reduce or extend the five minute limit.

The Township Administrator & Chief Operating Officer provides the necessary assistance in the prompt day-to-day management of the administrative affairs of the Township Committee, coordination of the activities of the various departments within the municipality and assistance in planning and supervising the execution of the Township Committee work in those areas where a continuous and sustained effort is required.

The Township Attorney, John Belardo, is the legal adviser to the Township Committee and to all departments except as may be otherwise provided by ordinance.

The Municipal Clerk, Christine V. Kieffer, is the secretary to the municipal corporation and governing body, administrative officer of elections and licensing, and the records manager for the Township.

The most reliable way to contact committee members is by writing to them care of the Municipal Clerk at 1 Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge. You can also send an E-mail to "townshipcommittee@bernards.org."

Yes. 2023 annual salaries: Mayor $6000; committee members $5300.

Complete a "Tap the Talent in Bernards" survey form which can be obtained on the township website.  You can let us know which committee you'd like to serve on or your areas of interest and talent.