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Nestled in the Watchung Mountains, Berkeley Heights is a commuter’s dream – it has a close-knit community feel yet is just 28 miles from New York City. Ranked #6 in “Best Places to Live-America’s Top 50 Small Towns” report  CNN/Money Magazine in 2013, Berkeley Heights continues to be ranked as one of the best small towns and safest place to live and raise a family in New Jersey.

In close proximity to many major highways and major airports, Berkeley Heights has direct rail and bus access to Manhattan, yet is just a quick car-ride away from beautiful hiking trails, mountain views, wineries, farms, popular Jersey Shore destinations, and even Philadelphia.

Berkeley Heights abounds with community pride and charm.  It’s an ideal sized town – just over 4,000 households with a vibrant, close-knit, active population. There’s always something going on in town – no matter who you are – adults, families, teens, small children, and our active senior community, too. The town is known for its decades-old annual traditions and community celebrations that draw crowds from surrounding towns – the Annual Feast of Mt. Carmel in July, the Summer Street Fair, summer concerts in the park, and the Annual Winter Walk in early December – just to name a few. Other favorite events include our annual PBA Fishing Derby, Halloween Trunk-or-Treat, “Police Santa,” Lunar New Year celebration, and charity 5K.

Our new Municipal Complex, under construction and planned for opening by Summer 2020, will combine our Town Hall, Police Department, Library, public meeting space, and offer our vibrant senior community a place to gather.

Schools

The wonderful Berkeley Heights school system is made up of six (6) fabulous schools. Our school district serves the children of Berkeley Heights from Pre K through 12th grade.

Our schools in Berkeley Heights are top notch. Berkeley Heights is consistently rated as one of the best school systems in New Jersey, with just over 2,500 students across all six schools – four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.  A special feature of the Berkley Heights school system is the Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center, which brings together the entire town’s kindergarten and first-grade students.

The schools are:

Early Childhood Center 

• Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center

Elementary Schools

• Mountain Park School
• Thomas P. Hughes School
• William Woodruff School

Middle School

• Columbia Middle School

High School

• Governor Livingston High School

For more information please visit the Berkeley Heights Public Schools website.

Residents

Berkeley Heights was originally incorporated as New Providence Township by the New Jersey Legislature on November 8, 1809, from portions of Springfield Township, while the area was still part of Essex County. New Providence Township became part of the newly formed Union County at its creation on March 19, 1857. Portions of the township were taken on March 23, 1869, to create Summit, and on March 14, 1899, to form the borough of New Providence. On November 6, 1951, the name of the township was changed to Berkeley Heights, based on the results of a referendum held that day. The township was named for John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton, one of the founders of the Province of New Jersey.

History

Berkeley Heights was originally incorporated as New Providence Township by the New Jersey Legislature on November 8, 1809, from portions of Springfield Township, while the area was still part of Essex County. New Providence Township became part of the newly formed Union County at its creation on March 19, 1857. Portions of the township were taken on March 23, 1869, to create Summit, and on March 14, 1899, to form the borough of New Providence. On November 6, 1951, the name of the township was changed to Berkeley Heights, based on the results of a referendum held that day. The township was named for John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton, one of the founders of the Province of New Jersey.

Parks & Recreation

Berkeley Heights has spacious parks and outstanding recreational programs for all ages. From Pee-Wee Tee-Ball and ball hockey, to a robust Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Basketball, Football, Fencing, Cheer, and Swimming program, as well as the ever-popular “Playground Camp” and summer teen programs, there are sports programs for all kids. In addition, the Recreation Department offers after-school activities such as Chess, cooking, robotics, creative movement and Lego Club. There is a wide variety of adult programs available too.  So much opportunity for anyone to grow athletically and academically!

Downtown

Berkeley Heights also has a vibrant downtown.  There are over 20 restaurants to find your next favorite dining spot, a place to catch up with friends, celebrate milestones and so much more – Thai, Mexican, Italian, Indian, Korean, Chinese, Jewish Deli, Japanese, Portuguese cuisines are available, to name a few. Diversity is so much of what makes Berkeley Heights a special town.

Shopping

Our quaint shopping downtown offers an array of local mom-and-mom shops and services – florists, chiropractors, wellness centers, hair salons, car-repair shops, garden centers, print shops, and more. And there are plenty of grocery stores, pharmacies, banking options and other day-to-day services you always need.