December 20: NJ American Water is aware of taste and odor issues and will continue flushing the water system. We are anticipating 1 to 2 inches of snow tonight into Saturday morning. Black ice is possible. Residents have 12 daylight hours to clear snow from sidewalks once the precipitation has ended.

Category: Borough News

Weather alert for Somerville area

We will be experiencing some rain this week, with possible thunderstorms producing heavy rain quickly. Please stay tuned for additional updates throughout the week. Updates August 9: We are expecting severe weather and heavy rain today. Tornadoes and wind gusts may cause downed trees and power lines. Flash flooding is possible. If your vehicle is … Continued

PSE&G gas construction update: week of August 5

PSE&G and contractor crews will continue working on the gas pipe replacement project. Monday, August 5 to Friday, August 9 All work is weather permitting. Grimm Dr, between Fieldstone Dr and 6 Grimm Dr (Monday) N Cadillac Dr, between N. Gaston Ave and Riviera Dr (Tuesday and Wednesday) Schoolhouse Ln, from N. Gaston Ave to … Continued

Basketball court closed at Lepp Park

The basketball court at Michael Lepp Park is currently closed for construction. The court is being enlarged, resurfaced and new backboards are being installed. The project includes removal of the existing basketball court and construction of a new court, which will feature new pavement, athletic surface and paint, backstops, and benches. The basketball court is … Continued

Save the date for National Night Out

UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED After careful consideration and monitoring the weather forecast, we have decided to cancel tomorrow’s National Night Out event. The safety of our community is our top priority, and we don’t want to risk anyone getting hurt during the storms. At this time, we do not have a rain date scheduled. We’ll post … Continued

PSE&G gas construction update: week of July 29

PSE&G and contractor crews will continue working on the gas pipe replacement project. Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2 All work is weather permitting. Nagle Dr Robin Rd Grimm Dr Connecting services on Rehill Ave, between Union Ave and Fairmont Ave. Follow detour signs. Installing main on N. Richards Ave, between E. Main St … Continued

Registration now open for fall soccer

Registration is open until Sunday, August 4 for this entry-level soccer program. All students in grades 1-8, who reside or attend school in Somerville, are welcome to participate. There will be weekly practices and games on Saturdays, from September 21 to November 2. Teams will play games with surrounding towns in an intertown league administered … Continued

PSE&G gas construction update: week of July 22

PSE&G and contractor crews will continue working on the gas pipe replacement project. Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26 All work is weather permitting. Installing main on Somer Dr, between N. Gaston Ave and Fieldstone Dr Continuing onto Nagle Dr and Schoolhouse Ln Working on tie-in pits on Codington Pl, along multiple intersections (Monday) … Continued

PSE&G gas construction update: week of July 15

PSE&G and contractor crews will continue working on the gas pipe replacement project. Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19 All work is weather permitting. Fieldstone Dr: Installing a gas main between N. Gaston Ave and Schoolhouse Ln Madison St: Connecting services between Eastern Pkwy and Adamsville Rd S. Richards Ave: Installing a gas main … Continued

Early bird registration open for Turkey Trot

Registration is now open for the 9th annual Somerville 5K Turkey Trot! This community event is family friendly. All are welcome to walk, run or race on Thanksgiving morning in downtown Somerville. Race fees Take advantage of early-bird pricing! $35 (now until Aug 31) $40 (from Sept 1 to 30) $45 (from Oct 1 to … Continued

PSE&G gas construction update: week of July 8

UPDATE: Crews will not work on Friday, July 12 in anticipation of inclement weather. PSE&G and contractor crews will continue working on the gas pipe replacement project, on the roads listed below. Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12 All work is weather permitting. Fieldstone Dr: Installing a gas main between N. Gaston Ave and … Continued

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