The Clerk/Administrator is responsible for all Borough Council related matters such as recording minutes, processing applications and more. The Borough of Somerville has combined the responsibilities of the Borough Clerk and Borough Administrator into one single position.

• 2019 OPRA Request
• Special Event Emergency Action Plan
• Road Closure Application-Block Party
  
• Bingo License Application
• Hold Harmless Agreement
• Raffle License Application

The Public Works Department is a hands-on team of Professionals dedicated to supporting the Borough of Somerville quality of life which entails the maintenance and repair of roads, leaf collection, snow removal, curbside trash collection, tree issues, and parkland maintenance.

• Chipper Route
• Garbage Collection Map
• Bulky Items Sticker Information

The finance department is responsible for all financial operations for the borough. Oversight of the budgets, tax collection, payroll, debt and cash management, fiscal reporting, and maintaining general ledgers are all core duties.

• 2017 Introduced Municipal Budget
• 2016 Adopted Budget
• 2015 Audit Report

The Department of Community Development manages all building/construction related permitting and inspections, land development applications to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment, property maintenance inspections, enforcement and complaints, one and two family rental property inspections, and zoning administration and enforcement.

• Zoning Ordinance
• Adopted Codes & Standards
• Zoning Permit Application

The objectives of the Somerville Recreation Committee are to develop an appreciation for the thrill of sports and games, the wonder of nature, the beauty of art, the language of music, the dynamics of drama; to develop a sensitive understanding of the needs of all people and a concern for their adjustment, happiness and fulfillment through leisure activities.

• Spring_REC_Programs
  
• Blacklight_Volleyball
• Senior_Spring_Luncheon
• Family Fun Ride
  

The Somerville Police Department is a full service department with the assistance of the County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey State Police. The department is tasked with and focuses on the public safety of the citizens and visitors to the Borough of Somerville.

• Obtain a Police Report
• Order Accident Report
• Directions & Information
• Phone/Email Directory
• SPD Request for Off-Duty Police Officer

The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for the coordination of activities within the Borough of Somerville during potential or actual large scale incidents, emergencies and/or disasters.

• Special Event Emergency Action Plan
• NJ Register Ready
• Community Emergency Response Teams
• NJ Office of Emergency Management
• FEMA

The Somerville Fire Department serves to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Somerville, provide training and supervision to the members of the Somerville Fire Department, and provide public fire education and prevention to the citizens of Somerville. The Department celebrates 181 years of Volunteer Service in 2016.

• Fire Department Website
• Somerville Fire Department Museum
• Fire Museum Photo Gallery