Township of
Bass River New Jersey
Mayor's Spring Message
2025 Mayor’s Letter
Spring has sprung!
Continuation of new challenges, surprises and experiences.
I continue to receive 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.
You are invited to share your good ideas and encourage each other 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:
- Email – mayorrick@bassriver-nj.org
- Phone call 609-296-3337 x110
- 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.
- 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. Our community involvement meetings are held every fourth Monday of the month at 7pm
Mayor Rick Adams
Mayor Adams
Deputy Mayor Bourguignon
Commissioner Allen
What's Happening
The next Planning Board meeting will take place at the Bass River municipal building on May 21st at 7PM. See meeting agenda for details.
The Motor Vehicle Commission mobile unit will be in Bass River Friday May 23rd from 10AM-3PM to process IDs, registrations, permits, and titles. Appointments must be made online on Tuesday May 13th at 10AM. See the Mobile MVC flyer for details.
This month is Mental Awareness Month and Osteoporosis Awareness Month. The Mayor is asking business and homeowners to light up in green (see flyer). In addition walk a mile and log your steps for Osteoporosis Awareness (see flyer). Or make it easy to walk the mile by joining the Mayor's walks at the playground every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm and Saturday at 9AM (see flyer).
Bass River residents are invited to attend Chase for a Cure activities at the Refection Garden Sunday June 1st at 10AM. Lots of activities and food trucks. See the flyer for details.
An updated yard sale permit has been created for 2025 based on updated ordinance. The permit cost is $5 and must be displayed during the yard sale.
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.
2025 NJ Primary Election voting will take place on June 10th from 6am - 8pm. There are nine (9) Early Voting locations. Any registered voter in
Burlington County may cast a vote at any location from June 3 -
June 8. All locations are open Monday - Saturday, 10 AM - 8 PM
and Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM. See the Primary Election Flyer for details.
The 2025 Bass River Township Municipal Budget was approved at the April 14th Commissioners' Meeting
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.
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.
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
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.