M-F: 8am-4pm
908.756.0080
15 Mountain Blvd
Watchung, NJ 07069
Mon-Thurs: 8am-4pm
Friday: 8am-1pm
Phone: 908.756.0080
Address: 15 Mountain Blvd
Watchung, NJ 07069
15 Mountain Boulevard
Watchung, NJ 07069
Department of Public Works Summer Hours beginning May 29, 2023 - September 1, 2023 will be Monday-Friday: 6am to 2:30pm.
(908) 756-0091
Regular Household Waste Collection for the Watchung Residents ONLY:
**Permit stickers will NOT be mailed to residents. Your information will be sent directly to the trash hauler.**
If you are removing tree(s) | Then complete and submit |
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If you are going to remove tree(s) without land disturbance | Tree removal application for permit with "no land disurbance" form |
If you are going to remove tree(s) with land disturbance | Tree removal application for permit with "with land disurbance" form |
If you are going to remove dead, diseased, dying or hazardous tree(s) without land disturbance | Dead, Diseased, Dying or Hazardous Tree Only Tree Removal Permit Application |
If you are going to remove dead, diseased, dying or hazardous tree(s) with land disturbance | Tree removal application for permit with "with land disurbance" form |
The Borough has several projects underway. Check out the presentation on repairs to various culvert and below are additional projects underway:
Hillcrest Road, CR531, Watchung & Warren
Hillcrest Road is a major north - south commuter link from Route 78 to Route 22. Average daily traffic volumes exceed 20,000 vehicles per day. The project limits extend from a point that is approximately 600 feet south of High Oaks Drive/Ridge Road north to the I‐78 interchange. Current traffic patterns exhibit heavy weekday traffic in both the morning and evening rush hours.
Information regarding this project as well as an outline of safety improvements can be accessed by clicking on the side “Hillcrest Road.” Check out the county’s webpage for any updates regarding this project by clicking here.
Playground at Mobus Field
The tennis and basketball courts are scheduled for complete renovation consisting of milling, paving, surface coatings, and installation of new nets. Upon completion, the renovated area will consist of 2 tennis courts, 2 pickleball courts, and new nets.
During the milling/paving operation, the entire park will be closed to the public except for the playground area. The tennis courts will be closed for renovations beginning on August 2, 2023, for approximately 6 weeks with no public access.
The basketball area will be closed for approximately 2 weeks over the next 2 months. The exact time for this closure is not scheduled at this time.
Maria Fittipaldi
Secretary, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (908) 756-0091 ext. 214
Email: [email protected]
Jason Cline
Borough Professional Engineer
(908) 756-0091 ext. 225
Email: [email protected]
William McClave
Public Works Manager
(908) 756-0080 x220
Email: [email protected]