The Business Administrator is the Chief administrative officer of the Township, responsible to the Mayor and Council for the administration of all Township affairs.
The Administrator’s duties include: directing and supervising the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the Township, assisting the Township Council in preparing the annual budget and capital program and advising the Mayor and Council as to the current financial condition and future needs of the Township and making recommendations to them concerning the affairs of the Township.
The Department of Community Development allows residents to find information and secure all necessary permits through a combination of the municipal website, e-mail, and phone. All permit application documents and instructions can be found on our department pages.
Permit applications may be delivered by regular mail, overnight mail, e-mail when payments are not required, and most popularly the drop box in the employee parking lot of the municipal building. Mail is collected from the drop box twice a day.
The department is temporarily operating out of a satellite office at 486 Old Georges Road that is open to the public by appointment.
Questions may be submitted through the email link on the department home page, or by calling the construction office at x450, the zoning office at x440, or the fire marshal office at x453. We experience a high call volume and will certainly return your call if you leave a message.
The Department of Community Development is the township’s lead agency in developing and maintaining an active and sustainable community through careful planning, zoning, housing policy, and compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Our goal is to achieve positive social, economic and environmental outcomes, with our five divisions working cooperatively to assure North Brunswick remains a healthy and vibrant community.
learn moreThe Finance and Tax offices have moved to their temporary location at 98 Renaissance Boulevard North (in front of the North Brunswick Township Middle School). Hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Office will be open for in-person transactions. A drop box will be installed at this location in addition to the drop box at the Municipal Complex. Drop boxes are checked daily during business hours.
Tax payments may be made in-person, online via the Township’s website or by one of the drop box locations (710 Hermann Road and 98 Renaissance Blvd).
The Finance Office may reached by phone at (732) 247-0922, extension 455, the Tax Collector’s Office at extension 460 or Tax Assessor’s Office at extension 465.
The Finance Office processes all financial transactions; accounts payable, payroll, revenue, investments, and debt issuance. Outside contractors that support the Finance Office include the independent auditor, bond counsel, and banking services.
Responsibilities of the Township’s Finance Office, in addition to processing financial transactions, include monitoring compliance with the many state and federal laws and regulations governing municipal finance, providing guidance to other Township Offices on complying with said laws and regulations, internal and external financial reporting, financial planning and other technical assistance to the Mayor and Business Administrator in preparing the annual Township Budget, monitoring spending against the adopted Township Budget.
***FREE RABIES CLINIC FOR DOGS & CATS – JANUARY 11***
The Township of North Brunswick will sponsor a free Rabies Clinic on January 11, 2025 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
Snow Date: January 12, 2025 – Location: Department of Public Works, 45 Quarry Lane
All dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in a carrier.
Annual renewal of dog and cat licenses is due by January 31, 2025.
Applications are available at the Municipal Clerk’s Office between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday – Friday, 710 Hermann Road.
Section 387-3 “Requirements for person who keep or harbor dogs/cats.”
License and registration is required for any home harboring a dog(s) or cat(s) in the Township of North Brunswick due January 31, 2025.
A late fee of $5.00 per month will be imposed beginning February 1st for each unlicensed animal.
The Municipal Clerk serves as secretary to the governing body, and is the custodian of all minutes, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds and archival records of the municipality. The Township Clerk’s office issues liquor, and raffles licenses; registers voters and provides general information to the public.
The Clerk also serves as Secretary to the Council, prepares meeting agendas, attends all meetings of the Council, and provides for minutes of every meeting, as well as preservation of all ordinances and resolutions;
The Clerk is the Chief Elections Officer in all elections held in the municipality and Chief Registrar of the Voters in the Township. Additionally, we are here to assist you. If you have a question about the Council or any issue related to the above, please call or e-mail our office. We will respond or suggest the appropriate source for the information you seek.
Additional Information available in-person only
Please call the Municipal Court Office at (732) 247-0922, Ext. 425 before appearing in Court to confirm where you are to appear.
You may also contact the Court by e-mail at Court@northbrunswicknj.gov for any questions. All rescheduling requests must be confirmed by phone.
The North Brunswick Municipal Court is part of the New Jersey State Judiciary.
We are an independent branch of government constitutionally entrusted with the fair and just resolution of disputes in order to preserve the rule of law and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States and this State.
We are a court of statutory jurisdiction having authority to hear and dispose of:
Municipal Court Judges
***FREE SWIM LESSONS FOR SECOND GRADERS***
North Brunswick is participating in a Middlesex County pilot program in providing FREE swimming lessons for second graders.
The Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services Aquatics Division will be offering a Fall session for the program at the North Brunswick Township High School pool, located at 98 Raider Road.
To sign up or for further information, please contact DPRCS Director Lou Ann Benson at (732) 247-0922, ext. 475 or lbenson@northbrunswicknj.gov.
Free Swim Lessons for Second Graders Flyer
***MAYOR’S WELLNESS CHALLENGE***
Township staff and residents are welcome to take on Mayor Womack’s Wellness Challenge through Monday, November 18. Each week log your miles to lbenson@northbrunswicknj.gov for swimming, walking, cycling or running.
Join the fitness challenge, encourage a friend and family member to participate.
Building a heathy community together.
***NORTH BRUNSWICK DISABILITY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS SURVEY***
Please take a few minutes to complete a quick survey about disability services and programs in North Brunswick. Please complete only if you reside in North Brunswick.
Below is the link for the survey for disability services in town.
North Brunswick Disability Services and Programs Survey
Also, please click on the link below for information on Best Buddies, an organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
***DPRCS AQUATICS HIRING***
Looking for a fun job? North Brunswick DPRCS Aquatics is looking for pool staff! Please click on the link below for further information.
The Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services continues to offer residents with a wide array of programs year round. We encourage the public to reach out to us by calling (732) 247-0922, ext. 475 or e-mailing DPRCS Director Lou Ann Benson at lbenson@northbrunswicknj.gov.
DPRCS staff is also available in person at the North Brunswick Senior Center (15 Linwood Place) and the Parks Maintenance Facility, located at the back of Community Park (2051 Route 130). Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
***DPRCS Job Opportunities***
The Aquatics Program has jobs available including: door attendance, assistant, Swim Coach and Certified Water Safety Instructor.
Project LEAL has positions available for the Before & After School Child Care program.
Summer Camp has positions available for Recreation Leaders and Supervisors.
Please click on the link below for the Careers page to apply online.
In addition, there are wonderful volunteer opportunities for you to make a positive difference for our community.
All interested candidates must fill out a job application on line and be sure to include all certifications in the area you are applying. Recreation Programs should make application under Recreation Leader for entry level and Recreation Supervisor for experienced positions.
All questions, please contact (732) 247-0922 ext. 475 and a DPRCS member will assist you.
The objective of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is to enhance the quality of life for all residents, by supporting all youth and adult programs.
Through activities, you will experience the thrill of sports, education of the arts and the wonder of nature. Our department’s priority is offering quality services and programs. The DPRCS staff prides itself in offering educational opportunities through leisure experiences. We strive to continuously expand and create new, exciting programs to meet the needs of our diverse community. Come join us for an opportunity to experience programs and events that will become a lifelong memory.
***COFFEE WITH A COP, THURSDAY, JANUARY 9***
Join the North Brunswick Township Police Department at Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, January 9 at 9:30 a.m. at McDonald’s, 600 Georges Road, in celebration of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!
***IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR HYUNDAI AND KIA OWNERS***
Recent trends have shown just how easy it is to steal Hyundais and Kias, but New Jersey is doing something about it. Hyundai and Kia are offering a new solution to help drive down theft and keep their vehicles safe.
Poor choices on anti-theft controls by Hyundai/Kia have made many of their vehicles easy to steal – a failure that has led to a surge of auto thefts and public safety issues. Protect your vehicle and help us curb auto theft in NJ.
A recent trend shows just how easy it is to steal Hyundais and Kias. But no matter what you’ve heard, there ARE steps you can take to safeguard your vehicle from theft and the violent crime it can fuel. It starts by checking if your car is eligible for the anti-theft upgrade.
Please click the link below for important steps to take to safeguard your Hyundai and Kia vehicle.
Important Safety Information for Hyundai and Kia Owners
The Police Department is conducting normal operations and residents may reach out by calling the non-emergency number at (732) 545-3200 for service or 911 for a true emergency.
Any member of the public that wishes to FILE a police report in person may come to the Police Department located at 710 Hermann Road.
Any member of the public that wishes to PICK UP a police report may come in person to the Police Department Records Bureau located at 1460 Livingston Ave Building 400 Second Floor. Also motor vehicle accident reports are available online at https://www.crashdocs.org.
To reach the Records Bureau by phone please call (732)-247-0922, Ext 415.
The public can still use the Craigslist Safe Zone, located in the lobby of police headquarters at 710 Hermann Road for transactions. It can be used 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no cost to anyone.
***NORTH BRUNSWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT RECRUITMENT PLAN***
Please click on the link below for information on the Police Department’s Recruitment Plan.
North Brunswick Police Department Recruitment Plan
The mission of the North Brunswick Township Police Department is to provide effective policing services to all residents of our community.
Our goal is to maintain a safe and secure environment that will facilitate the quality of life our citizens have grown to expect by insuring that federal, state, and local laws are enforced in a fair, consistent, and swift manner. By doing so in a fashion sensitive to the multitude of cultures that make up the human fabric of our community, we will continually work to achieve and maintain the respect and cooperation of the fine citizens of our community.
learn more***RECYCLING/BULK COLLECTION CHANGES FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S DAY***
Recycling will not be collected on Wednesday, December 25. It is moved to Saturday, December 28.
No bulk collection on Wednesday, December 25. Bulk will resume on Wednesday, January 8.
Recycling will not be collected on Wednesday, January 1. It is moved to Saturday, January 4.
No bulk collection on Wednesday, January 1. Bulk will resume on Wednesday, January 8.
The Department of Public Works has a group of dedicated professionals who aim to protect the quality of life for the residents of North Brunswick. These men and women take great pride in their job in order to protect the health, safety and well-being of all residents by handling trash and recycling, asset maintenance, and storm water and sewer management.