Monday, September 2: Borough Hall will be closed on Labor Day. Garbage collection is suspended and will resume on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Author: phunt@somervillenj.org

PSE&G gas construction update: February 20

2/22 Update: PSE&G will not work on Main Street on Friday, February 23. This change is due to the weather forecast. ———————————————————————————————————— Main Street Update: PSE&G will be connecting services on Main Street, from N. Bridge Street to Grove Street, on February 22 and 23. Traffic will shift over in both directions to allow work … Continued

PSE&G gas construction update: February 14

February 15 update: Crews will work on E. Main Street, near Hamilton Street, on Thursday and Friday. February 14 update: Work was postponed due to inclement weather and will resume on Thursday, February 15. ——————————————– PSE&G crews will start working on Main Street at 9 am, on Monday, February 12. This work is to connect … Continued

Section 8 housing voucher waitlist update

January 31, 2024 update: We have ceased taking applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Assistance Payments Program. This action is being taken in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Borough’s Administrative Plan for the Section 8 Program. We will announce when applications are being accepted again, when the current waiting list is … Continued

Thank you to everyone who helped us prepare for the storm

The Office of Emergency Management coordinated all emergency activities during the first storm of the year, which lasted for approximately 24 hours. Timeline January 8 – Emergency Management Committee met at 4 pm to review plans January 9 – OEM committee met at 5 pm and declared a local state of emergency. Rain developed around … Continued

Christmas tree recycling and disposal options

Somerset County residents The Somerset County Park Commission is offering free tree recycling. Mulch and woodchips collected from the recycled trees will be used throughout the park system to help nurture and protect plant life. You may drop-off trees: from 8 am to 4 pm December 26, 2023 to January 31, 2024 at North Branch Park, … Continued

Please do not travel

January 10 – 6:45 pm update Free parking in all municipal lots has been extended until the end of day on Thursday, January 11. January 10 – 1:25 pm update Thank you for your patience during this storm event. Please be aware that parts of the Borough, and surrounding towns, still have significant road closures … Continued

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

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