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.
Mayor's Welcome
On behalf of the Township Comissioners, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the website of Bass River Township in Burlington County, New Jersey. Our website is designed to better communicate with you - our residents, businesses and visitors.
It is our goal to provide visitors to this site, the opportunity to learn about Bass River Township. We will strive to provide complete information on Township functions, services and programs. Check with us often for updates on upcoming meetings, Township news and current activities. We welcome and encourage your comments and suggestions that will help make this site more appealing and beneficial to you.
Use the top menus to navigate your way around the various sections of our site.
Mayor Deborah Buzby Cope
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.
Mayor's Welcome
On behalf of the Township Comissioners, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the website of Bass River Township in Burlington County, New Jersey. Our website is designed to better communicate with you - our residents, businesses and visitors.
It is our goal to provide visitors to this site, the opportunity to learn about Bass River Township. We will strive to provide complete information on Township functions, services and programs. Check with us often for updates on upcoming meetings, Township news and current activities. We welcome and encourage your comments and suggestions that will help make this site more appealing and beneficial to you.
Use the top menus to navigate your way around the various sections of our site.
Mayor Deborah Buzby Cope
Commissioner's Reorganization Meeting
Commissioner's Reorganization meeting will be held at the municipal building on Friday May 24th at noon.
What's Happening
The newly elected commissioners will reorganize the government on Friday May 24th at Noon at the Bass River Municipal Building 3 North Maple Ave.
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.
New Convenience Center stickers are available for the 2023 - 2024 year at the Town Hall. To receive Stickers you must fill out an Application (available at Town Hall also), and remember to include your license plate Numbers, and type of the vehicles that you are applying for.
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.
Starting September 2022 Atlantic City Electric began installation of smart meters. See Utility Notice page for details.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.