Category: Borough News

2023 electronic tax sale

The Borough of Somerville will sell 2022 and prior year delinquent taxes and other municipal charges through an on-line auction at: 9 am Wednesday, October 18 Delinquent payments must be received by 4 pm on Tuesday, October 17 to avoid being included in the auction. Visit the New Jersey Tax Sale website to view: List … Continued

Leaf collection update for October 2023

You can now collect leaves in paper bags. Call the Department of Public Works (DPW) at (908) 704-7195 to request pickup at the curb. You can also drop-off leaves in paper bags at the DPW dumpster at 32 5th Street, from: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday Curbside leaf pickup, by vacuum trucks, … Continued

New billing process for wastewater services

New Jersey American Water (NJAW) completed the acquisition of the borough’s sewer system on Wednesday, October 3. In October 2023, NJAW will start transitioning customers to monthly billing for wastewater services. Please note that the Borough of Somerville cannot accept payments on behalf of NJAW. Questions NJ American Water Customer Support 1-800-272-1325 Monday through Friday … Continued

Borough Council meetings move to Civic Center

The Borough Council will start meeting at the Borough’s new Civic Center on Monday, October 2. Location: The Civic Center address is 24 Robeson Street. The entrance is in a plaza in the Avalon Somerville Station apartment community. Parking: On-street parking is free. There is a fee to park next door, in the parking garage … Continued

Give feedback about the West Main Street redevelopment area visioning meeting

Somerville residents are invited to a special visioning meeting for the West Main Street redevelopment area, which includes the current Police Headquarters and various other properties. A facilitator will engage with all attendees and summarize public feedback in a report. Date: Monday, October 30, 2023 Time: 6 pm Location: Somerville Civic Center (24 Robeson Street, … Continued

Public information meeting for Veterans Memorial Drive East

The Borough of Somerville will hold a Public Information Center (PIC) to provide local residents and businesses with information on the SRTS-2016 – Veterans Memorial Drive East Road Diet and Pedestrian Improvements project. You are encouraged to actively participate by providing comments at the meeting, by mail, or by e-mail. Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 … Continued

Access limited in multiple streets due to paving

Friday, August 18 Update: This project has been completed, pending punch list items. ****** Multiple streets in Somerville will have limited access due to milling and paving operations, scheduled from approximately Friday, August 11 until Thursday, August 17. This is the second stage of a road improvement project that started in June. Please be mindful of the … Continued

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

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