Mayor Canose's Update

Get ready to taste your way through Bernardsville! Taste of Our Town is coming to The Bernards Inn on Tuesday, September 29, from 7 to 9 p.m., bringing together 13 local restaurants and food purveyors for an evening celebrating the food, businesses and community spirit that make Bernardsville special.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Bernardsville Fire Company and Bernardsville First Aid Squad, helping to support the dedicated volunteers who provide emergency services to our community.

The event is organized and sponsored by Main Street Bernardsville and the Rotary Club of the Somerset Hills. Participating restaurants include Red Horse, The Station, Bistro Seven Three, The Bernards Cafe, Ricky’s Thai, Jersey Mike’s, Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, Lenny’s Pizzeria & Trattoria, Gabe’s Bagels, Osteria Morini, Monterey Gourmet, Plaza Tikal and The Claremont Tavern.

A VIP Hour runs from 6 to 7 p.m. and includes early admission, a complimentary drink and a swag bag for $125. General admission is from 7 to 9 p.m. and tickets are $75. Come out for a great evening of food and fun while supporting our all-volunteer Fire Company and First Aid Squad! For tickets and additional information, visit MainStreetBernardsville.org.

Our next free household cleanup day will be held Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bernardsville residents may dispose of one pickup truck or van load of material free of charge. Proof of residency is required. For a complete list of accepted and excluded items, please visit the Borough's Public Works page.

History is marching into Bernardsville. Join Revolutionary Crawls & Events for their debut Bernardsville Revolutionary Pub Crawl, a one-of-a-kind experience that is part town tour, part immersive history lesson, and part party. This guided Revolutionary adventure brings Bernardsville’s charm, character, and local history to life with professional reenactors, engaging storytelling, live historical presentations, and visits the town’s most iconic locations. Along the way, guests will enjoy drinks, light fare, plenty of laughs, and the rare chance to mingle with figures from America’s Revolutionary past. Come raise a glass, walk through history, and be part of the very first Revolutionary Crawls & Events experience in Bernardsville, NJ! Tickets available here.

Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon at Bernardsville's Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 24, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Bernardsville Municipal Pool parking lot. Bring the kids for a hay maze, petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin decorating, costume contest, car awards and entertainment by DJ Doctor D! Admission is free. Residents who would like to participate by decorating their vehicles and handing out treats can sign up through Community Pass.

On Sunday, October 25, the Bernardsville Train Station will transform into Garlicsville for a day, celebrating food, flavor and fall fun. Sponsored by Main Street Bernardsville, Garlicsville will feature garlic-inspired food trucks, local farms, sauces and spices, craft and artisan vendors and a Kids Adventure Zone. It's not your typical street fair-its a celebration of all things garlic!

The Claremont Field playground is expected to be installed in the next few weeks. Once it is ready for the public, we will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and give our youngest residents the honor of officially christening the new playground. Watch for details!

Plans are moving forward for the new pavilion, concession stand and bathrooms at the Polo Grounds. The design is complete and the engineer has completed the survey to determine the best location for installation. The Department of Public Works will dig the trench for installation of the water and sewer lines before construction begins in the spring. This project is the final project in Phase I of the Borough's Comprehensive Recreation Plan and was also identified as a 2026 goal of the Borough Council. And yes, - no more port-a-johns!.