Community

Together, we're one Somerville, NJ.

Things to do

Tennis and pickleball courts at Vander Veer park
Recreation activities

Sign up for basketball, pickleball, soccer, and more.

Downtown Somerville
Downtown Somerville

Explore shops, restaurants, and find family friendly events.

Teen center at the Somerville Library
Public library

Enjoy books, story times, digital learning programs, and more.

fire museum entrance
Fire museum

Enjoy an interactive walk through 160 years of Somerville firefighting history.

Somerville rescue squad vehicle
Rescue Squad

Take CPR and First Aid classes or volunteer with the Rescue Squad.

Somerville history

historical buildingSomerville was settled in colonial times primarily by the Dutch who purchased land from the English proprietors of the colony. The early village grew up around a church, courthouse and a tavern built at a crossroads shortly after the American Revolution.

Somerville was originally a sparsely populated farming community, but rapidly grew after the completion of the railroad in the 1840s and development of water power along the Raritan River in the 1850s.

Learn more about Somerville's history and historic properties

Residents

Parking

Pay parking tickets, find parking lots, get residential permits, and more.

Sidewalk improvements

If you own a residential property, you can repair or install sidewalks at bulk rates.

Street sweeping

Find your street on the street sweeping map to see what day your street is swept.

Building and zoning permits

Apply for permits for your construction project or repairs.

Block party permits

Apply for a permit to use your street for a neighborhood block party.

Pet licenses

Get or renew your dog or cat license.

Businesses

Fire safety permits

Apply for a permit for a commercial kitchen, cooking at a public event, or other activities.

Sidewalk cafe permit

Apply for a permit for outdoor dining on the sidewalk outside of your business.

Redevelopment areas

Learn about our 5 redevelopment areas and their business incentives.

Report recycling tonnage

Businesses need to report recycling materials collected every year.

Event emergency plans

If you are hosting a special event, you need to submit an emergency action plan.

Fire inspections

Register your business for annual fire inspections.

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