Helpful Information
Utility Notices
AC Electric Smart Meters – In September 2022 Atlantic City Electric began the broad installation of new no upfront cost smart meters for our nearly 565,000 customers and will continue across our service area through fall 2024. Customers will receive several communications prior to their smart meter upgrade. See flyer for details.
AC Electric Expanded Energy Assistance – Atlantic City Electric expanded energy assistance program gives access to millions of dollars in grants. See the flyer for details.
AC Electric Scam – Atlantic City Electric cautions customers against bill payment scams and utility imposters. Read the full press release.
Atlantic Electric Solar Process Improvement – Thinking of going solar? AC Electric has improved the process for individuals and contractors. Details can be found in the press release.
NJBPU Utility Assistance Week – There is assistance programs through NJ Natural Gas for those in financial distress or who need help paying their gas bills. The freeze on utility disconnects will be ending soon so anyone needing help should apply for a program. See the NJ Natural Gas flyer for details.
NJ Natural Gas Energy Assistance – There are a number of programs to provide NJ residents financial assistance with paying their energy bills. See the NJ Gas message for details
Utility Assistance Programs – There are an number of Financial Assistance Programs available to help pay your utility and medicine bills.
Excavator Digging Musts – NJ Gas and AC Electric procedures, policies, and contact information can be found Here
Support Our Local Businesses
The Bass River Township Board of Commissioners urge Bass River residents and visitors to support our local businesses.
| Company Name | Contact | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Allen's Clam Bar | 609-296-4106 | https://www.facebook.com/people/Allens-Clam-Bar/100049656714026/ |
| Allen's Dock | 609-296-5660 | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Allens-Dock/271530510318 |
| Amon Construction | 609-296-9063 | https://www.amonconstruction.com/ |
| Arrowhead Campground | 609-296-8599 | |
| Atlantic Shore Pines Campground | 609-296-9163 | https://atlanticshorepines.com/ |
| ATW Organizing Pros | 609- 276-3203 | |
| Bass River State Forest | 609-296-1114 | https://nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/bassriverstateforest.html |
| Baymens Seafood | 609-294-9494 | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Baymens-Seafood-Market/202067779804038 |
|
Bilmark Plumbing & Heating LLC NJ Master Plumbing Lic# 1311723 |
609-294-0223 |
bilmarkplumbing@comcast.net |
| Breezes Bar & Grill | 609-296-0372 | https://breezesdockbarandgrill.com/ |
| Buttonwood Campground & Trailer Park | 609-296-3571 | |
| Chips Folly Campground | 609-296-4434 | https://www.facebook.com/Chips-Folly-Family-Campground-480795488782932/ |
| Cramer Auto Recycling | 609-296-4363 | https://www.cramersautorecycling.com |
| Everything Eclectic Consignment and Repair | 609-857-3571 | |
| First Presbyterian Church of New Gretna | 609-296-6564 | |
| Gretna Green Landscape | 609-296-3423 | |
| JA Tree Service | 609-296-3423 | https://jatreeservice.com |
| JZ Tire Shop | 609-431-1232 | |
| Kaszuba's Recycling | 609-296-3944 | |
| New Gretna Liquors | 609-296-4490 | |
| Patio Drive-In | 609-296-0916 | https://www.facebook.com/PatioDriveIn |
| Pilgrim Lake Campground | 609-296-4725 | http://www.pilgrimlakecampgrounds.com |
| Sad Boyz | 609-857-5799 | https://www.sadboyzbites.com/ |
| St. Paul’s United Methodist Church | 609-296-9134 | https://www.facebook.com/people/St-Pauls-United-Methodist-Church/100064302474570/ |
| Tiffany's Hair Design | 609-296-2644 | https://tiffanyshairdesign.com |
| Timberline Lake Campground | 609-296-7900 | https://timberlinelake.com/ |
| Viking Yacht Company | 609-296-6000 | https://www.vikingyachts.com |
| Viking Yachting Center & Marina | 609-296-2388 | https://www.vikingyachtingcenter.com |
Other Sites of Interest
Bass River School District Web Page
Miller Cemetery Site contains information about Miller Cemetery, Hillside Cemetery, and New Gretna Old Home Society
New Jersey Pinelands Commission. The New Jersey Pinelands Commission greatly expanded and improved Guidelines & Tools web page.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Clean Water New Jersey– A New Jersey DEP site that gives citizens practical suggestions on helping to keep New Jersey’s water supply clean.
Flag at Half Staff – Ever wonder why the flag is at half staff? This site will give the reason
Burlington County Mosquito Control Website
Bass River History Blog – Pete Stemmer posts a weekly observation or item of local historical interest and invites reader comments.
Bass River History Web Page – Want to learn more about the history of Bass River Township? If so, this site is for you!