The Environmental Commission is looking for volunteers to help prepare the Jay Scott Community Garden in Somerville for the new season. Volunteer opportunities are available on Saturday, April 6 and Saturday, April 13. What we’re doing Adding soil to beds and laying mulch along the pathways General garden clean up Work will include digging, bending, … Continued
Plan for road closures and detours next week, as PSE&G and contractor crews continue working on the gas pipe replacement project. All work is weather permitting. N. Gaston Ave There will be a lane shift with detours between Union Ave and Main St Work hours are from 8 pm to 6 am PSEG&G will be … Continued
The Borough of Somerville has contracted with Geosyntec Consultant Inc. to perform environmental investigation activities at the Former Somerville Landfill Site (the “Site”), located between US-206 and Station Road in Somerville. Starting on April 10, portions of Holly Glen Road and 4th Street will be obstructed and parking availability limited, as Geosyntec drills sampling wells … Continued
Plan for road closures in sections of Reimer St, Eastern Ave, E Cliff St, and E High St next week, as PSE&G continues working on the gas pipe replacement project. All work is weather permitting. Reimer Street Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26 Road will be closed between Vanderveer Ave and N. Gaston Ave, … Continued
PSE&G is completing post-construction restoration work for the gas pipe replacement project that started in March 2023. All work is weather permitting. Traffic impact This work does not include road closures, but parking will be restricted in active work areas. Please pay attention to posted signs. Crews will be working on: 2nd St 3rd St Brookside … Continued
The Environmental Commission is planning to reposition some soil and garden beds at the Somerville Community Garden on March 16 and 23, from 9 to 11 am. This will help us increase the number of beds in the garden, which is located at the corner of Main St and Veterans Memorial Drive. This is exciting … Continued
On March 12, PSE&G contractor crews will start restoration on all the services they completed on E. Main Street, from Park Avenue down to N. Bridge Street. This work will not impact traffic, as they will be working on the side of the road. No parking signs will be posted where the crews are working. … Continued
A public-private partnership between the developer of the Edge and the Borough has created additional paid parking in the newly completed parking deck off South Davenport Street in downtown Somerville. Built to accommodate tenants of the Edge apartments and to provide additional parking for patrons of the downtown, this deck brings an additional 229 parking … Continued
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will make its way down Main Street, starting at 1:30 pm, on Sunday, March 10. Please expect limited parking and traffic detours, as noted below. Parade route Start on East Main Street, at the Grove Street intersection, in front of the Somerset Hotel Proceed westbound on Main Street and bear … Continued
Please note there is a flood watch in effect in our area, starting on Wednesday, March 6. Steady rain on Wednesday, on already saturated ground, may lead to flooding overnight into Thursday. We’re also expecting another round of rain late Saturday into early Sunday. Prepare for possible flooding We suggest relocating all vehicles in low-lying … Continued
