About Berkeley Heights, NJ
Berkeley Heights Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 13,321. Berkeley Heights Township is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Berkeley Heights Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Berkeley Heights Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Berkeley Heights Township. The public schools in Berkeley Heights Township are highly rated.
History of Berkeley Heights, NJ
What is now Berkeley Heights was originally incorporated as New Providence Township on November 8, 1809, from portions of Springfield Township, while the area was still part of Essex County. New Providence Township became part of the newly-formed Union County at its creation. On November 6, 1951, the name of the township was changed to Berkeley Heights.
