Township of

Bass River New Jersey

Established 1864

About Us

Bass River is a large, 72 square mile Township on the eastern edge of Burlington County in the New Jersey Pinelands. Its sparse population, rural character, pristine streams and rivers with access to Great Bay, marinas, and campgrounds make it an oasis standing between the developed townships in neighboring Ocean and Atlantic counties. New Gretna is the historic business and residential center of the Township.

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Mayor's Welcome

2025 Mayor’s Letter

Well, 2025 has arrived and we have many new beginnings

Full of new challenges, surprises and experiences.

I always think January is a great time to sit around a firepit with folks, share memories of past adventures, and plan for upcoming things in the new year. Many residents have continued to join each other to make Bass River a place of prestige!

I get amazing suggestions for local improvements, neighborhood gatherings and compliments on what we do best-serve the people of this town! Even though it goes without saying, I want to make it clear to everyone in our town that the work of all our township employees is appreciated beyond words, and I couldn’t do without them.

I am hoping that more of you will share your good ideas as we encourage our residents to get out and enjoy our newly formed groups to be productive and progressive.

Please keep yourself updated by checking the Bass River Township website, looking at the Community Calendar (located on the front of BR municipal building), and remember, your voices will be heard by reaching out to me in four different ways that is convenient for you:

  1. Email – mayorrick@bassriver-nj.org
  2. Phone call 609-296-3337
  3. Visit the staff at the Bass River Township Municipal building at 3 N. Maple Ave and leave a message or see me by appointment on Thursdays 9am-2pm.
  4. Attend Commissioner’s monthly meeting: 2nd Monday of the month @ 7pm at Bass River Township Municipal building

We look forward to residents coming together to create a town of camaraderie

Mayor Rick Adams

Mayor's Welcome
Properties for Sale

Mayor Adams

Deputy Mayor Bourguignon

Commissioner Allen

Commissioner's Meeting March 10th@7PM In Person Only        Planning Board Meeting March 19th@7PM In Person Only                    

What's Happening

Bass River's shared service agreement for Construction and Code Enforcement has changed to the Borough of Tuckerton. See Construction Office page for details.

New Convenience Center stickers are available for the 2025 year at the Town Hall.  To receive Stickers  you must fill out an Application (available at Town Hall also), and bring it to the township clerk. Remember to include  your license  plate Numbers, and type of the vehicles that you are applying for.

Residents can query and pay their property taxes
online

Please note that no construction debris is allowed to be disposed of at the Convenience Center. If you are found to be in violation it will lead to a $15,000 fine by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Attention all residents of Bass River Township: We are asking you to please display house numbers that are easily seen from the roadway and to keep a clear path to your property entrance (s). This also applies to Trailer Parks, Campgrounds and all other businesses. Doing this will help our First Responders – EMS, Fire Department and Police and Emergency Management - have quick and easy access to your property in case of Emergency --Thank you.

Bass River Township has a drop off box for payments and correspondence. The box is  located by the Tax Office door at the municipal building.

Hammonton Rd. (Rt. 542) will be closed from the intersection of Loveland Lane and Leektown Rd for about a year starting on October 14, 2024 for replacement of County Bridge H8.31 See Closure Notice for details.

Burlington County has released Meals on Wheels flyer with information and program criteria. Donations are suggested but not mandatory.

The County and State offer many services for seniors. To learn more visit the Senior Services page. 

NJ Gas and Atlantic Electric notices and financial assistance programs can be found on the Utility Notice Page.

Storm and disaster related information can be found on the Storm and Natural Disaster Information page

AMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-4357 is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. See  AMHSA website for additional information.

Remember to call 811 and have utility lines marked before digging. Policy, procedures, and contact information for AC Electric and NJ Gas can be viewed HERE.

    Legend:  FH= New Gretna Fire Company,  PRSD BOE = Pinelands Schoold District Board of Education,  BOE = Bass River School District Board of Education

How can we help you?

  • Commission schedule, Commissioner roles, minutes, budgets, ordinances, and resolutions located on the Commission page.
  • Town clerk, tax office, finance office, zoning, construction, and emergency management located on the Offices page.
  • Fire, police, trash, animal, bookmobile, Covid, Food, senior, social, and storm services located on the Services page.
  • Planning Board schedule, members, minutes, forms, located on the Planning page.
  • Bass River and Washington Township court information located on the Court page.
  • Utility notices, local businesses, and websites of interest located on the Helpful Info page.
  • Various forms located on the Forms page.
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