Sunday, October 5: Main Street (Rt 28) will be closed from Grove St to Doughty Ave, 7 am to 7 pm. The Somerville Street Fair will take place from 11 am to 5 pm.
Get involved and make a difference with the Environmental Commission! Peters Brook habitat restoration Join us as we plant native species in the new garden bed near the path behind and below the gazebo at Van Fleet Gardens. Learn more about this restoration project. Date: Saturday, October 11 Time: 9 am Location: Van Fleet Garden...
Join the Somerville Fire Department as they keep traditions alive and honor the past. The parade will feature the Somerville Rescue Squad, Somerville Police Department and other first responders from neighboring towns. Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Time: 3:30 pm start Location: A brief ceremony will be held at Borough Hall and then the parade...
Show off your festive spirit with autumn or Halloween decorations and join our annual House Decor Contest! How to enter Register online by Tuesday, October 21. Decorate your home by Sunday, October 26. Enjoy the fun Participating addresses will be featured on an interactive map for the community to explore. Registered homes will be judged...
Join us for a series of free community events where you can connect with Somerville Borough council members, learn about local updates, and enjoy time with neighbors. Saturday, September 20 3 pm | Walk the Greenway We'll meet at Carol Pager Park (parking lot) and go on a guided walk along the Greenway, featuring tree...
Note: Registration closes at 4 pm, on Friday, October 3. The Recreation Committee invites residents ages 55 and older to a FREE community luncheon on Sunday, October 5! Enjoy a delicious lunch from local restaurants and share your ideas to help shape next year’s senior programs (classes, events, and activities). Date: Sunday, October 5 Time:...
NJ American Water will continue working overnight on the water main construction project. Expect minor traffic delays during working hours. Dates: Monday, September 29 to Friday, October 3 Work hours: 7 pm to 5 am Location: West End Avenue and Mountain Avenue (complete 30" tie-in connections)
Borough Hall entrance closure Beginning Tuesday, September 23, the Borough Hall main entrance and driveway will be closed for approximately 4 weeks to accommodate ongoing improvements. During this time: Please use the Somerville Library main entrance to access the building. Follow posted directional signage for safe navigation. The parking lot will remain open and accessible...
The Borough of Somerville will hold an online tax sale for 2024 and prior year delinquent taxes and other municipal charges at 9 am, on October 15, 2025. A list of all properties, delinquencies, and costs, along with bidding instructions, is available at https://somerville.NewJerseyTaxSale.com. Information is available free of charge.
The Otteau Group will present a market analysis and economic overview at the Borough Council meeting at 7 pm, on Monday, October 6. Their previous presentation to the borough provided valuable insight into market trends, property values, and long-term planning strategies. The borough's board and committee members are encouraged to attend. The meeting is open...
NJ American Water will continue working overnight on the water main construction project. Expect minor traffic delays during working hours. Dates: Monday, September 15 to Friday, September 19 Work hours: 7 pm to 5 am Location: West End Avenue and Mountain Avenue (complete 30" tie-in connections)
NJ American Water will be working overnight on the water main construction project. Expect minor traffic delays during working hours. Dates: Monday, September 8 to Friday, September 12 Work hours: 7 pm to 5 am Location: West End Avenue (water main tie-in connections)
August 29 update: Somerville Library will officially reopen its doors to the public on Monday, September 8. Please visit the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey website for details. August 18 update: Two vendors have inspected the facility, and a purchase order will be prepared this week. The necessary remediation work is limited in...
NJ American Water will continue working on the water main construction project. Expect minor traffic delays during working hours. Dates: Tuesday, September 2 to Friday, September 5 Work hours: 7 am to 3 pm Location: Mountain Avenue (service renewals, hydrant installs, tie-in connections)
The State Planning Commission will hold six public hearings to gather comments on the draft Final State Development and Redevelopment Plan and the draft Infrastructure Needs Assessment. These hearings are being held under the State Planning Act (N.J.S.A. 52:18A-202(c)) and State Planning Rules (N.J.A.C. 15:30-5.2). Click here to view the schedule of public hearings. To...
Updated on 8/26 to add PSE&G work on a section of N. Gaston Road (milling, paving and striping). Date: Thursday, August 28 Work Hours: overnight, 8 pm start Location: N. Gaston Road, between Main Street and Union Ave (Rt. 28) All work is weather permitting. NJ American Water will continue working on the water main...
You may have noticed some recent changes along the Peters Brook Greenway path behind the Van Fleet Gardens, between Grove Street and N. Bridge Street. These updates are part of a new habitat restoration project, led by the Environmental Commission and funded by a $20,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey and the PSEG Foundation. About the...
August 15 update: Great news! The project is now complete, and the final inspection is set for this Monday. We’re almost ready to open the playground, but for now, please keep an eye out for the caution tape around the new features. This playground is not quite ready for play just yet. Exciting news for...
NJ American Water will continue working on the water main construction project. Expect minor traffic delays during working hours. Dates: August 18 to August 22 Work hours: 7 am to 3 pm Locations: Somerset Street (main installation) and Veterans Memorial Drive (service renewals)
Good news! The pool at Walck Park will stay open an extra week. As a reminder, the pool at Lepp Park will close for the season at 6 pm, on August 17. Updated schedule The pools are open daily, weather permitting. Michael Lepp Pool 22 Park Avenue Claude Walck Pool 100 Walnut Street June 21...
A notice is hereby given that sealed Bid Packets will be received by the Borough of Somerville for the Borough of Somerville, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM prevailing time at Somerville Borough Hall, 25 West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 at which time and place...
Note: Updated on August 13 to add PSE&G striping schedule. This street restoration work is part of the gas construction project. Date: August 14 Work hours: 7:30 am start Locations Putnam St (Post St to N. Clark Ave) N. Clark Ave (Main St to Union Ave) S. Clark Ave (Kirby Ave to Main St) S. Adamsville...
Amending Ordinance #2733-24-0506 Chapter 45, Alcoholic Beverages, Article 1, Licensing, Regulations Section 7; Fees Subsection A, Paragraphs 1 & 2 Be it ordained, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Somerville, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey amend Chapter 45; Alcoholic Beverages, Section 7 Fees of the Borough Code as codified, be...
Update: Added PSE&G paving schedule on August 5. PSE&G PSE&G will finish paving these streets on Thursday, August 7, weather permitting. This work is part of the gas construction project. Date: August 7 Work hours: 11 am to 4 pm Locations S. Clark Ave (Kirby Ave to Main St) S. Richards Ave (Main St to...
UPDATE: Somerville library is temporarily closed to the public. All programs are cancelled this month. Please stay tuned for further updates. The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out the August calendar to learn more about these programs. [Note: click on Choose, next to Filters, and select the...
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...
