Under the Laws of Session of 1909 of the
Senate and General Assembly of the State of
The inhabitants of that portion of the
township of Bridgewater, in the county of Somerset, hereinafter mentioned and
described, are hereby constituted and declared to be a body corporate in fact
and in law by the name of "The Borough of Somerville," and as such
shall be governed by the General Laws of this State relating to Boroughs.
According to the 1990 Census, the Borough of
Somerville is a community of 11,562. This population expands to over 20,000
during the day with the influx of government, business and medical facilities
located within the Borough.
The Borough of Somerville plays an important
role as the center for professional services in the area. It is the county seat
of
The Borough of Somerville enjoys a mix of
commercial, professional and residential development while also enjoying the
ambiance of a small town with a main street setting unique in the region.
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