Bridgeton, NJ News
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Bridgeton man charged after striking victim with ironPress of Atlantic City Inside the Huddle: Pinelands, Bridgeton and American Division shine in playoffsPress of Atlantic City Voters in Bridgeton, N.J., will decide whether to keep the city-funded library openWHYY Bridgeton shuts out Clearview, earns first playoff win in 11 yearsPress of Atlantic City Bridgeton woman charged in fatal hit-and-run that killed 19-year-oldPress of Atlantic City
Around Bridgeton
Town website: cityofbridgetonnj.gov
Town hall: Bridgeton City Hall Annex, 181 East Commerce Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 · 856-455-3230. Source
Recreation: Bridgeton Recreation
Council meetings: Bridgeton City Council agendas and minutes
Municipal clerk: Bridgeton Municipal Clerk
Property taxes: the average homeowner's bill in Bridgeton was $4,186 in 2025. Property taxes by town
Libraries: Bridgeton Free Public Library · Cumberland County Library
Top-rated public schools here (see all Cumberland County rankings):
Bridgeton High SchoolNo. 5 of 6 high schools in Cumberland County · Grade C- · Niche 2027
Coming up in Bridgeton: all Bridgeton events · all Cumberland County events
Yoga with CeciWed, Nov 4 · 10:30 AM · Cumberland County · Meeting Room (Lower Level), BridgetonEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google One-on-one Computer TrainingWed, Nov 4 · 1:00 PM · Cumberland County · Cumberland County Library, BridgetonEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google Yarn & DarnThu, Nov 5 · 5:30 PM · Cumberland County · Meeting Room (Lower Level), BridgetonEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google Sleep Wellness for SeniorsFri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM · Cumberland County · Meeting Room (Lower Level), BridgetonEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google Baby and Toddler TimeMon, Nov 9 · 10:30 AM · Cumberland County · Cumberland County Library, BridgetonEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
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About Bridgeton
At a glance. Bridgeton is the county seat of Cumberland County, a city of 27,263 people (2020 census) on about 6.5 square miles, with the ZIP code 08302. It is named for its bridge over the tidal Cohansey River, became a city in 1865, and has a mayor-council government.
Schools. Bridgeton Public Schools serves the city, with Bridgeton High School for grades 9 through 12.
Places to know. Cohanzick Zoo is New Jersey's oldest zoo and is free to visit, and Bridgeton City Park covers about 1,500 acres with three lakes. The city's historic district includes more than 2,000 properties, the largest of any municipality in the state. The Cumberland County Library is also in Bridgeton.
Getting around. Route 49 and Route 77 are the main highways.
Selling a home. Bridgeton requires a certificate of property compliance from code enforcement to sell any home or building (vacant land is exempt). Request the inspection before the sale. If it's missed, the owner still has to get the certificate before living in the property or renting it out. New Jersey also requires a certificate for working smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and a portable fire extinguisher before a one- or two-family home gets a new owner or tenant. Rules change, so check with the town before listing.
Sources: Wikipedia: Bridgeton · Cumberland County Library events · City of Bridgeton Code: Sale of Residential Property · N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.3: smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and fire extinguisher certificate. Last reviewed September 26, 2026.