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Road construction: August 4 to August 8

Posted on August 1, 2025

Expect minor traffic delays, as NJ American Water continues working on the water main construction project this week. Location: Somerset Street Work hours: 7 am to 3 pm Description: water main installation

Somerville Library: August 2025

Posted on August 1, 2025

The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what's happening in August! Infants, toddlers, and pre-school Family Storytime Brain-building activities, songs, stories, and rhymes. Time: 10:30 am Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 29 Chalk the Walk Grab some chalk and help us brighten the sidewalk leading up to the library with...

2025 National Night Out

Posted on August 1, 2025

You're invited to National Night Out, the Police Department's largest community event of the year! This annual event aims to bring the community together to take a stand against crime in local neighborhoods. Date: Tuesday, August 5 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Carol Pager Park (Green Street) What to expect Bring your families to...

Borough Hall restoration work

Posted on August 1, 2025

July 29 update: The Borough Hall portico (main entrance) and driveway will be closed in September (for 2 to 3 weeks). We will provide an alternate building entrance and confirm the exact dates. Please stay tuned for updates. Our contractor (Dell Tech) is working on the entrance and exterior of Borough Hall, located at 25...

July 31 flash flood alert

Posted on July 31, 2025

July 31, 1:45 pm: All pools and spray parks are now closed. July 31, 12 pm: We are expecting severe storms and flash flooding this afternoon and evening, and suggest moving cars from low-lying areas to higher ground. Parking is free in all municipal lots (except Lot 8), starting at 1 pm today. Paid parking...

Road construction: July 28 to August 1

Posted on July 24, 2025

July 29 update: PSE&G changed the paving locations (edited below). -------------------------------- NJ American Water and PSE&G are working in Somerville this week. Please expect minor traffic delays. NJAW water main installation Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1 NJ American Water will continue working on the water main construction project, installing water mains overnight: Mountain...

Register your security camera to help solve crimes

Posted on July 24, 2025

The Somerville Police Department is launching a Virtual Community Watch program, and we’re inviting residents and business owners with outdoor security cameras to take part. Many people already have security cameras on their homes or businesses. These cameras may capture important footage that could help solve crimes nearby, but often neither the camera owner nor the police...

Save energy and money with a free home energy assessment

Posted on July 16, 2025

The cheapest energy is the energy you don’t use! Schedule your free home energy assessment today and start saving on energy costs. The Somerville Environmental Commission, in partnership with Sustainable Jersey and PSEG, is spreading the word about this no-cost, no-obligation opportunity for renters and homeowners. The assessment is simple. A licensed professional will assess...

Road construction: July 18 to July 25

Posted on July 15, 2025

NJ American Water and PSE&G are working in Somerville this week. Please expect minor traffic delays. NJAW water main installation NJ American Water continues working on the water main construction project, from Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25: Installing a water main overnight on Mountain Avenue, from West End Avenue to West High Street...

Register now for fall soccer, grades 1 to 8

Register for fall soccer

Posted on July 5, 2025

Registration is open through Sunday, August 3 for our entry-level soccer program for students in grades 1 to 8. This is the perfect way for kids to learn new skills, make friends, and enjoy the thrill of team sports! From September 20 to November 1, players will participate in weekly practices and Saturday games, competing...

NJ Property Tax Relief filing assistance

Posted on July 4, 2025

Save the date! We are hosting a New Jersey Property Tax Relief Filing Event on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Somerville Civic Center (24 Robeson Street). This event is for residents aged 65 and over or those receiving Social Security Disability benefits. State representatives will assist residents with...

Road construction: July 7 to July 11

Posted on July 3, 2025

NJ American Water will continue working overnight on Mountain Avenue installing a water main, from West End Avenue to West High Street. Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours, from 8 pm to 5 am. They will also start installing an underground pipe (jack and bore operations) across the NJ Transit Raritan Valley line...

Somerville Library: July 2025

Posted on June 30, 2025

The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what's happening in July! Infants, toddlers, and pre-school Blocks and Bricks Children aged 18 months and older, along with their caregivers, can explore creativity through free play with a variety of blocks and LEGO bricks. Time: 10 am Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30...

Road construction: June 30 to July 3

Posted on June 30, 2025

NJ American Water will continue working overnight on Mountain Avenue installing a water main, from West End Avenue to West High Street. Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours, from 8 pm to 5 am. Note: crews will not be working overnight from July 3 into July 4. They also will not work on...

June 26 water main break

Posted on June 26, 2025

June 27, 6 am: The repair is complete and the road is now open. June 26, 8:20 pm update: New Jersey American Water crews are onsite. We do not have a timeline for final repairs, but we will update this post when we receive more information. June 26, 6:25 pm: There is a water main break...

register now for the Somerville 5K Turkey Trot

Register early for the 2025 Turkey Trot

Posted on June 20, 2025

Register now for the 10th annual Somerville 5K Turkey Trot! Your participation supports Somerville Recreation programs and facilities, like the brand-new inclusive playgrounds at Walck Park and Carol Pager Park. Join the fun Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this Thanksgiving tradition is the perfect way to kick off your holiday. Date:...

Road construction: June 23 to June 27

Posted on June 19, 2025

NJ American Water will continue working overnight on Mountain Avenue: installing a water main, from West End Avenue to West High Street doing water utility work from West End Avenue to Somerset Street Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours, from 8 pm to 5 am. This work is part of the water main...

Road construction: June 16 to June 20

Posted on June 13, 2025

NJ American Water will continue installing a water main this week on Mountain Avenue, from West End Avenue to West High Street. Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours, overnight, from 8 pm to 5 am. This work is part of the water main construction project.

Somerville awarded $20,000 grant to help restore Peters Brook

Posted on June 11, 2025

The Borough of Somerville was selected to receive a $20,000 grant, funded by the PSEG Foundation, to plant trees and restore vital riparian habitat along Peters Brook! Sustainable Jersey presented the grant check to Helene Venizelos and Timarie Diehl, of the Environmental Commission, at a June 6 announcement event held at the College of New...

Coming Soon! Carol Pager Park inclusive playground

Inclusive playground at Carol Pager Park

Posted on June 6, 2025

Exciting news for local families! Construction is officially underway on a brand-new inclusive playground at Carol Pager Park, located on 100 Green Street. Work began on Monday, June 2 and the playground is set to open this July. The playground features a poured in rubber surface and calm colored components that are designed to create...