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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
