Borough Hall is closed on December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday. NJ American Water is aware of taste and odor issues. There are currently no drinking water advisories in place.

Category: Borough News

Culver Street: Construction starts on August 8

American Asphalt & Trucking will start working on Culver Street, between Bartine St and William St, on or about Tuesday, August 8. About the construction project Concrete work will be completed between Tuesday, August 8 and Friday, August 18. Dates will be advised for milling and paving operations. Working Hours: 7 am to 5 pm, … Continued

N. Gaston Avenue: Night work on Thursday and Friday

On Wednesday, July 26, NJ American Water contractors started working on N. Gaston Ave, between E. Cliff St and Bartine St. This work is to connect the water supply to the new emergency services building, which is under construction. This work will continue at night, on Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28, from 7 … Continued

Permits required for door-to-door sales

A license is required to conduct door-to-door sales in Somerville and authorized salespeople are provided with a permit that says “Licensed by the Borough of Somerville.” The Borough does not have any current solicitor licenses on file. If you are approached by a solicitor at your home, please call the Police at 908-725-0331 (non-emergency number). … Continued

Permits required for door-to-door sales

A license is required to conduct door-to-door sales in Somerville and authorized salespeople are provided with a permit that says “Licensed by the Borough of Somerville.” The Borough does not have any current solicitor licenses on file. If you are approached by a solicitor at your home, please call the Police at 908-725-0331 (non-emergency number). … Continued

Road improvement update

Road construction is expected to start on or about Monday, June 19 as part of the borough’s Road Improvement Program. Local traffic should expect detours and delays on: Seville Dr, Riviera Dr, East Cadillac Dr, East Orchard St, West Orchard St and Brookside Ave until approximately Wednesday, July 12. Project Timeline (subject to change) Monday, June 19 … Continued

Borough hosts naturalization ceremony

The Borough of Somerville, in coordination with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, is hosting a Naturalization Ceremony, at 5 pm, on Friday, June 16, at the Somerset County Administration Building (20 Grove Street). Please note the location change, due to the weather forecast calling for rain. MASTER OF CEREMONIES John E. Thompson, USCIS District … Continued

Protect your health when air quality is poor

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing poor air quality in New Jersey. The NJ Department of Health has provided a factsheet on actions to protect your health on poor air quality days. Sensitive populations Sensitive populations (which includes the elderly, infants and young children, people with lung diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease … Continued

Mayor announces essay competition results

Mayor Dennis Sullivan is pleased to announce that Somerville resident and graduating SHS senior Bridget Lacerda has been named one of only 15 state finalists in the annual Louis Bay 2Nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition, sponsored by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities through the offices of local mayors. Over 50 towns submitted entries this … Continued

We won the Foodstock Challenge!

The Borough of Somerville collected 5,759 pounds of non-perishable food for 3 local food pantries! In addition, a total of $1,400 was donated to the food pantries as part of the FoodStock Food Challenge. Approximately 13 towns in Somerset County participated in this friendly competition to see which municipality could collect the most food (by weight) … Continued

Water may taste like Chlorine during system maintenance

New Jersey American Water (NJAW) will temporarily change the water treatment process at the Raritan-Millstone and Canal Road Water Treatment Plants, which serve Somerset County and the Borough of Somerville. The process will start the week of February 20, 2023 and continue until the end of April 2023. During this period, some customers may notice … Continued

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