Announcements! – UPDATED 5/22/2026

Town Announcements
Please see the following important community announcements and schedule updates:

Memorial Day Closure – Town Hall

Town offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Offices will reopen on Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Memorial Day Parade – May 25th

9:30 am Walters Park to Shappell Park Ceremony

Free Bridge Ceremony

Walters Park Pool Opening Weekend

Walters Park Pool will open for Memorial Day Weekend on:

May 23, 24, and 25
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM daily

Pool passes may be purchased at www.phillipsburgnj.org.

DPW Summer Hours

DPW summer hours will begin Tuesday, May 26.

Hours will be:

6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Residents are encouraged to adjust garbage and recycling placement schedules accordingly to ensure timely pickup.

Holiday Garbage Pick Up

There will be no trash collection on Monday, May 25 due to the holiday.

Monday garbage pickup will take place on Wednesday, May 27.

Black Bridge Update!

The Town of Phillipsburg and the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) continue working together on the Black Bridge reopening project.
NJDOT has advised the Town that Norfolk Southern has directed all project review and coordination to Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D), the company currently operating the rail line. NJDOT has already begun discussions with C&D and submitted the necessary plans for review so the approval process can continue without delay.
Both the Town and NJDOT continue to emphasize the urgency of this project due to the significant impact the bridge closure has had on residents, businesses, and traffic circulation throughout the community.
In addition, NJDOT has already started procuring construction materials so work can begin as quickly as possible once the required railroad permits are approved.
The Town of Phillipsburg will continue working closely with NJDOT and will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

2nd Annual Pride Event

June 6, 2026

Phillipsburg Farmers Market, Shappell Park, 353 S Main St, 9am+

Ole Towne Festival 2026

June 20 & 21

South Main St & Shappell Park

Celebrate local culture, live music, delicious food, and family fun in the heart of Phillipsburg during this lively summer tradition.

Applications can be found at: www.OleTowneFestival.org

For more info: events@phillipsburgnj.org

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