WITH GRATITUDE FOR OUR PARTNERS
What Does Main Street Bernardsville Do?
A GRASSROOTS, VOLUNTEER RUN EFFORT
We are a charitable nonprofit organization supported by Main Street New Jersey, and a Main Street America Affiliate, utilizing strategies to help revitalize and engage the community of Bernardsville, NJ. There are always things to do in Bernardsville!
OUR MISSION
To establish a positive image for Bernardsville with a safe and walkable environment, honor our charm and history, create a sense of community, foster economic stability through local spending initiatives and events, and promote connectivity.
We are a Main Street America Affiliate Member
We follow the strategies of Main Street America’s 4-Point Approach. This system works independently as four separate teams yet cohesively as one group to achieve results of economic development through historic preservation. Main Street Bernardsville is run by a Board of Directors and an Executive Director, with the support of volunteers on each of the 4-Point teams. Each team is highly active in achieving results for our vision.
The four-point Approach includes Teams in Promotions, Economic Vitality, Design, and Organization.
Promotions
Marketing an image for a community is a crucial component in revitalization. Regular, consistent events, promotional programs and other initiatives that create a welcoming and positive environment for Bernardsville is this team’s focus.
Economic Vitality
All businesses have a life stage. Whether you are considering opening a new business, in a growth stage, or considering retirement, EV team members organize tools, events, learning opportunities and collaborate with community partners including a Chamber of Commerce to effectively support the Bernardsville business community.
Design
A community should be visually appealing. Creative placemaking, historical preservation, activating public spaces, regular maintenance of the walking districts and more visually appealing projects are on the agenda for this team, aiming for 2 to 3 completed projects per year.
Organization
Main Street programs are grassroots, volunteer led. As a 501(c) 3 non profit, we rely on donations, sponsorships, and grants to support the work of the other three teams as well as the organization overall. This team works on developing relationships with local community groups, gathering funding for projects and programs, and coordinating volunteers for all efforts.
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EVENTS
Come see us and explore Bernardsville at one of our upcoming Main Street Events:
November
Small Business Appreciation Month- Month-long scavenger hunt throughout Bernardsville. Sign up begins October-1st for participating businesses. Prizes to be awarded on Small business Saturday, November 29th. Free event sponsored by Main Street Bernardsville and Participating establishments.
December 6th
Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting (TBD), Live music, pre-parade sales at the Bernardsville Center, fun for all. Sponsors and participants sign up begins
THANK YOU
As always, we thank our local businesses and partners in the Borough of Bernardsville, NJ, Somerset County Business Partnership, Somerset County, NJ and our sustaining sponsors for 2025- Paul Miller Volkswagen and Columbia Bank.
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