Contacts & Emails

High Bridge Borough Positions/Departments

Administrator (Richard Sheola) – for general Borough questions/concerns, Borough projects, etc.)

Construction Department – Located at 97 West Main Street, High Bridge NJ

General questions about what does and does not need a construction permit. Please call (908) 638-6455 – Ext 22
Schedule an inspection. Click here to schedule an inspection
To check the status of a construction permit:
- Method 1: View construction permits from July 2015 to present immediately:
  1. Enter the address in the “Search Address” box.
  2. The address will pop up in the box as you type. Select the address you are searching for.
  3. Click the property marked with the red pin (do not click on the red pin) to make the blue “View Property” button appear in the top right corner.
  4. Click the blue “View Property” button to display the property information, including construction permits.
  Click here to open the interactive online portal.
- Method 2: Email constructionpermits@highbridge.org – Include owner name, block and lot, and address
- Method 3: Or please call (908) 638-6455 – Ext 22

Department of Public Works – Located at 26 West Main Street, High Bridge NJ

For questions about utility meters (not billing), water discoloration, low water pressure, brush pick up, leaf pick up, etc.:
- Email: dpw@highbridge.org
- Please call: (908) 638-6455 – Ext 41

Utilities (water, sewer, and trash only)

For all utility billing questions please use the contact information below:
- Please email: jharrington@highbridge.org
  Please email: deputyclerk@highbridge.org
- Phone (908) 638-6455 Option 1

Zoning Questions / Inspection Scheduling (for questions about zoning applications, fences, property lines, violations, accessory structures)

Continuing Certificate of Occupancy (CCO) Questions/ CCO Inspection Scheduling (NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION)

Planning Board Secretary / Board of Adjustment Secretary

Tax Assessor (tax assessment / deeds – Office hours: Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.)

Tax Collector (for help with tax questions/liens/tax payments)

QPA (Qualified Purchasing Agent)

CFO/Treasurer

Municipal Clerk (marriage/birth/death certificates, permits, licenses, Council correspondence)

Animal Control

Borough Engineer – Colliers Engineering

Casella Disposal: (908) 454-4550, option 1

High Bridge Police (non emergencies)
(908) 638-6500

High Bridge Fire Department (non emergencies) (NOT FOR CCO INSPECTIONS OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS)
(908) 638-6383

High Bridge Emergency Squad (non emergencies)
(908) 638-4441

Municipal Court
– Municipal Court phone: (908) 735-3730
– Municipal Court Address: 1370 NJ-31, Annandale, NJ 08801 or click here for Google map

Phone number for reporting violations of the New Jersey Vicious and Potentially Dangerous Dog Act
Phone: 908-638-6500
Email: dpw@highbridge.org

Poison Control (non-emergencies)
(800) 222-1222

TORT Claims number for property damage or loss
(908) 231-8770.

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