Author: phunt@somervillenj.org

Heavy flooding expected on Tuesday and Wednesday

Today (January 9), we are expecting: Heavy rain (1 to 3 inches) that will lead to flooding The heaviest rain occurring tonight Heavy flooding in low lying areas and adjacent to rivers Move your vehicles If you need to move your car to higher ground, parking is free in all municipal lots until noon on Thursday, … Continued

Flood Alert: Tuesday, January 9

Starting on Tuesday, January 9, we are expecting Heavy rain (1 to 3 inches) that will lead to flooding in the Somerville area Heaviest rain occurring on Tuesday night Flood risk continuing on Wednesday and beyond Move your cars on Tuesday Please make arrangements to Move vehicles from low lying areas to higher ground by … Continued

2023 State of the Borough address

Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Invited Guests, As the holiday season passes into our collective memory, we gather once again to both reflect with pride on the past year here in Somerville and to anticipate the continued success that surely lies ahead. Progress does not happen overnight, nor does it happen by accident. Hard work and … Continued

Registration extended for winter basketball clinic

Registration for the winter basketball clinic is now open until January 3, 2024. This clinic, designed for beginners in grades 1 and 2, will focus on fun and the fundamentals of basketball. 2024 Schedule Fridays, January 5 to February 9 (6 weeks). Make-up date is February 23. 6:30 to 7:30 pm Van Derveer Elementary Gym … Continued

Join us at the 2024 reorganization meeting

The annual reorganization meeting will be held at 12 pm on January 1, 2024. The meeting and swearing-in ceremony will be held at Somerville High School, located at 222 Davenport Street. These elected officials will take the oath of office and start their new terms of service: Brian Gallagher, mayor Glen Denys, council member Theresa … Continued

Borough Hall and trash pickup holiday schedule

Borough Hall Happy holidays! Please note that Borough Hall will be closed during the holiday season on: Friday, December 22 All Borough offices closed in observance of the Christmas Eve holiday. Garbage collection will continue as usual. Monday, December 25 All Borough offices closed on Christmas Day. Trash pickup is suspended and will resume on … Continued

Free parking during the 2023 holiday season

On Monday, December 4, the Borough Council approved Resolution 23-1204-349 allowing for free parking during the holiday season. Free parking is now available in Lots 1, 2, 4 and 6 from Tuesday, December 5 through New Year’s Day Paid parking will still be enforced on Main Street and the side streets. Parking is always free … Continued

PSE&G gas construction update: December 18

PSE&G and contractor crews are working in Somerville to replace gas mains and services. Monday, December 18 to Friday, December 22 E. Cliff  St (between Culver St and N. Gaston Ave): Installing main and connecting services Culver St (between E High St and E Cliff St): Installing main and connecting services Note: PSE&G picked up … Continued

Free parking for Holiday Jubilee

NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for December 1, but was postponed due to inclement weather. The event will now be held on December 15. ————————————— Parking will be free in lots 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7 for the Holiday Jubilee on Friday, December 1, from 5 to 10 pm. The festivities will include … Continued

Somerville earns Sustainable Jersey silver certification

The Borough of Somerville has met the rigorous requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey certification at the silver level. Certified towns excelled in areas such as improving energy efficiency, health and wellness, reducing waste, sustaining local economies, protecting natural resources and advancing the arts. Certified towns were announced at the Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon on November … Continued

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