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Borough of High Bridge awarded $20,000 grant to advance sustainability goals

 Borough of High Bridge awarded $20,000 grant to advance sustainability goals

 High Bridge, NJ – The Borough of High Bridge was awarded a $20,000 Sustainable Jersey grant funded by the PSEG Foundation. Four $20,000 grants, eight $10,000 grants and twenty $2,000 grants were distributed to municipalities in fourteen New Jersey counties.

The grant awards will fund a range of projects including green infrastructure implementation, stormwater management and floodplain restoration; green business certification programs, […]

Cregar Road Bridge Update

NJ Transit is completing the design phase of the Cregar Road bridge reconstruction, anticipated for April 2022.
Any complaints concerning the bridge should be directed to NJ Transit customer service number 973-275-5555. They will be handling all roadway repairs until the project is completed.

PROCLAMATION TO ALL RESIDENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE

PROCLAMATION TO ALL RESIDENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE, NEW JERSEY AND TO ALL DEPARTMENTS OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE.

WHEREAS, the local disaster emergency proclamation issued on the 21st day of March, 2020 at 9 PM, and all subsequent emergency orders issued, pursuant to the powers vested by
the laws of the State of New Jersey is no longer necessary.

THEREFORE IN ACCORDANCE WITH the aforesaid laws, I do hereby declare that the local disaster emergency […]

Directly Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine for 12 and Over

Hunterdon Medical Center is hosting a Pfizer vaccination clinic on June 9, 2021. Late afternoon appointments will be available to all individuals 12 years and older who live, work, or go to school in the State of New Jersey. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
If you would like to schedule an appointment you can do so online or by phone.
To schedule an appointment online:
Click on the Online […]

Pre-registration for Covid-19 Vaccine Available

Governor Murphy has announced that the website to pre-register for the vaccine is live. The website will permit the general public to pre-register for eligibility, and allow them to input their personal, contact, health insurance, and demographic information. It will also allow for individuals to schedule an appointment for those who are immediately eligible based on screening questions. During peak times, there may be capacity issues that result in a message to try later.

Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) Program Announcement

The Borough of High Bridge is participating in the Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative’s community energy aggregation program.  The program offers Borough residents a lower rate for their electricity supply, $0.0867/kWh, than what they’re currently paying for supply through the state’s default Basic Generation Service, $0.094864/kWh as of December 2020, and is scheduled to begin on March 1, 2021.  Residents also have the opportunity to select 100% renewable energy supply at a rate of $0.0878/kWh.  If you have not already selected […]

Special Needs Registry

If you are elderly or have special needs, register with New Jersey Register Ready. The emergency services rescue teams will then know where you are and what they need to do to meet your needs in emergency situations.

To register, visit the Special Needs website. If you require registry assistance, dial 211 (toll free) and an operator will assist you in registering

Administrative Order – No. 2020-5

Administrative Order No. 2020-5

WHEREAS, unsafe conditions have developed at Lake Solitude, Solitude Dam, Solitude House and along the river within the Borough of High Bridge; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that the public welfare and safety of High Bridge residents and visitors would be best served if these areas were temporarily closed, except for emergencies, in order to develop a comprehensive strategy to better deal with these unsafe conditions;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michele I. Lee, Mayor of the Borough of […]

Office of the Mayor – June 3, 2020

June 3, 2020

Like many of you, I am deeply upset by the unjust and disturbing death of George Floyd and believe that the grief and anger felt by so many as a result is warranted.

As Mayor I am committed to the well-being of all residents, and not only denounce police brutality, but also the violent acts that have been directed towards the police and protestors across the country over this […]

UPDATE: MAY 6, 2020

As of today, there are 131,890 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Jersey, and a total of 8,549 COVID-related deaths. In Hunterdon County, there are 682 cases with 39 deaths. For a more detailed breakdown of statewide numbers, please refer to www.covid19.nj.gov. 

High Bridge has 18 cases. The County website, which includes COVID-19 data by municipality, now includes the number of deaths by municipality, and I remain pleased to […]