About 60 miles northwest of New York City, Branchville is a half square mile borough of approximately 850 residents in Sussex County. With a unique blend of small-town charm and modern-day amenities, Branchville embraces the old and the new, creating a vibrant community where people can live, work, and enjoy.
Branchville has the newest infrastructure in the entire state of New Jersey, with new gas and sewer lines, repaved roads and municipal water. The borough also has recreational facilities, including tennis/pickleball courts, plus softball, Little League, and American Legion baseball fields.
To add to our variety of dining and shopping, the borough has established a Redevelopment Commission, and downtown continues to thrive with the redevelopment of a landmark building. Branchville is headquarters to two property casualty insurance groups that work exclusively through professional independent insurance agents: Franklin Mutual Insurance and Selective Insurance Group, Inc.
Branchville is a hub for environmental tourism, offering access to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Buttermilk Falls, Stokes State Park, Mountain Creek Ski Area, and more. In addition, there are several public/private golf courses nearby. The Sussex County YMCA is 20 minutes away, offering year-round swimming, basketball and many physical exercise, muscle maintenance, and conditioning programs.
Just starting out? Looking for a place to stay and raise a family? Branchville offers an ideal environment to make your life happen. We have one of the lowest property taxes in Sussex County, great public schools, and The Highlands Preservation Act protects against over-development. Community festivities include the Halloween parade and scarecrow contest (often talked about in New York City!) plus many other holiday and cultural celebrations.
| Hydrant Flushing | Notice to Branchville Borough Water Users: Hydrants will be flushed during the week of October 2, 2023. Water may be discolored and water pressure low, but water is safe to drink. |
| Flu Vaccine Clinic | Saturday, October 28, 10 AM to Noon, Sandyston Municipal Building. Appointments required; call 973-579-0570 x 1275. |
| Rabies Clinic | Saturday, November 4, 10 AM to Noon, DPW Garage, 6 New Street. Your pet must be at least three months old. Bring proof of prior rabies shot. Dogs must be leashed, cats in a carrier. |
| Mayor and Council | First Wednesday of each month, 7 PM Branchville Borough Municipal Building, 34 Wantage Avenue |
| Planning and Zoning Board | Second Wednesday of each month, 7 PM Branchville Borough Municipal Building, 34 Wantage Avenue |
| Board of Health | Will be scheduled as needed. |
| Trash Collection | Every Thursday. For holiday schedule click here |
| Recycling Collection | 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. For holiday schedule click here |
NOTICE
Truck Mounted ULV Mosquito Spraying
Monday, August 28
between the hours of 7 PM and Midnight
All roads within the Borough, included but not limited, to: Mill St, Kemah Lake Rd and connecting roads, Main St, Church Hill Rd, Mattison Ave, Decker Hill Rd, New St, Wantage Ave, Maple Ave, Railroad Ave, Lloyd and connecting roads, Broad Ave, Morris Ave, and Newton Ave