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PSE&G gas construction update: week of February 24

Posted on February 21, 2025

Expect detours and no parking in sections of Main Street, while PSE&G crews work on the gas pipe replacement project. Pedestrian access to all businesses will be maintained. Monday, February 24 to Friday, February 28 The overnight crew will work on Main Street, from N. Bridge St to Maple St, until mid-week. They will switch...

Somerville Library March 2025 calendar

Posted on February 21, 2025

The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what's happening in March! Infants, toddlers, and pre-school Blocks and Bricks Children aged 18 months and older, along with their caregivers, can explore creativity through free play with a variety of blocks and LEGO bricks. Time: 10 am Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26...

March 11 voting locations

Posted on February 19, 2025

The Somerville Board of Education will hold a referendum on improvements to the borough's schools, on Tuesday, March 11. Voting sites and schedule Polls will be open from 6 am to 8 pm. You may vote at either of these 2 locations. Van Derveer Elementary School (51 Union Avenue) Somerville High School (222 Davenport Street,...

Save the Date Earth Day Green Fair April 26

Save the dates for Earth Day 2025

Posted on February 15, 2025

Celebrate Earth Day with the Environmental Commission the weekend of April 25, 26 and 27. We will have 3 opportunities to join in the festivities and make an impact with our community! Earth Day Weekend 2025 Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27 - Town Swap Saturday, April 26 (starting at 9 am) - Town...

PSE&G gas construction update: week of February 18

Posted on February 14, 2025

PSE&G and contractor crews are in the final phase of the gas pipe replacement project. Crews will be working on Main Street from January through April. Expect detours and "no parking" signs in sections of Main Street. Pedestrian access to all businesses will be maintained. Tuesday, February 18 to Friday, February 21 PSE&G crews will...

County information meeting: State Plan

Posted on February 11, 2025

The Office of Planning Advocacy (OPA) and the State Planning Commission (SPC) are in the process of updating the New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan (SDRP), or State Plan. Somerset County information meeting The SPC will host a public meeting to educate the public on how the Cross-acceptance process will work and to give...

PSE&G gas construction update: week of February 10

Posted on February 7, 2025

PSE&G and contractor crews are in the final phase of the gas pipe replacement project. Crews will be working on Main Street from January through April. Expect detours and "no parking" signs in sections of Main Street. Pedestrian access to all businesses will be maintained. Monday, February 10 to Friday, February 14 The overnight crew...

Somerville Recreation snow buddy/creature contest

Enter the snow building contest by February 14

Posted on February 7, 2025

February 12 Update: We’ve postponed the contest due to the snow conditions and change in forecast. ------------------------------------------- We're hoping for a good amount of packable snow next week so we can kick-off the Snow Buddy/Creature Contest, hosted by the Recreation Committee. All you have to do is build a snow buddy (or snow creature), take...

Somerville Library February 2025 calendar

Posted on February 1, 2025

The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what's happening in February! Infants, toddlers, and pre-school Time to Play Organized play stations and toys will be available for caregivers and children (birth to 5 years). Time: 10:30 am Dates: February 7, 28 Baby/Toddler Storytime This interactive program...

PSE&G gas construction update: week of February 3

Posted on January 31, 2025

PSE&G and contractor crews are in the final phase of the gas pipe replacement project. Crews will be working on Main Street from January through April. Expect detours and "no parking" signs in sections of Main Street. Pedestrian access to all businesses will be maintained. Monday, February 3 to Friday, February 7 PSE&G crews are...

PSE&G gas construction update: week of January 27

Posted on January 24, 2025

JANUARY 31 UPDATE: PSE&G crews will not work on Main Street tonight, due to weather. ------------------------------------- PSE&G and contractor crews are in the final phase of the gas pipe replacement project. Crews will be working on Main Street from January through April. Expect detours and "no parking" signs in sections of Main Street. Pedestrian access...

2024 Christmas tree recycling and disposal options

Posted on January 20, 2025

Somerset County residents The Somerset County Park Commission is accepting natural Christmas trees for recycling. Trees will be chipped into wood chip mulch which will be used throughout the park system to mulch plantings. Some chips/mulch will be made available to the public at each of the drop-off sites at no cost. You may drop-off trees:...

Somerville Library January 2025 calendar

Posted on January 18, 2025

The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what's happening in January! Infants, toddlers, and pre-school Time to Play Organized play stations and toys will be available for caregivers and children (birth to 5 years). Time: 10:30 am Dates: January 3, 31 Baby/Toddler Storytime This interactive program is filled...

PSE&G gas construction update: week of January 21

Posted on January 17, 2025

PSE&G gas construction update: week of January 13

Posted on January 10, 2025

PSE&G and contractor crews are now in the final phase of the gas pipe replacement project. Crews will be working on Main Street from January through April, mainly in the evenings, from 8 pm to 5 am. Expect detours and no parking signs in sections of Main Street. Pedestrian access to all businesses will be...

Special council meeting on January 14

Posted on January 7, 2025

The Borough of Somerville has scheduled a special council meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers room, at the Civic Center, located at 24 Robeson Street in Somerville. The meeting will open to the public for public comment and a resolution will be adopted...

Mayor’s 2025 State of the Borough address

Posted on January 5, 2025

Mayor Brian Gallagher delivered the annual State of the Borough address at the annual reorganization meeting on January 1, 2025. Citizens, honored guests, borough employees, fire department, rescue squad, police personnel, Somerville Borough Council, friends and family….good afternoon, and Happy New Year! The state of our borough continues to be strong, promising, and the talk...

2024 holiday schedule

Posted on December 4, 2024

Please note the revised schedule for municipal services during the holiday season. Tuesday, December 24 Borough Hall offices will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve Garbage collection will operate as usual Wednesday, December 25 Borough Hall offices will be closed in observance of Christmas Day Garbage collection is suspended and will resume with extra...

Join us for the Somerville annual Reorganization Meeting

Join us at the 2025 reorganization meeting

Posted on December 4, 2024

The annual reorganization meeting will be held at 12 pm on January 1, 2025. Please note the new location at the Somerville Middle School, located at 51 W. Cliff Street. The entrance is in the back parking lot on West High Street. Councilmember RanD Pitts and Andrew Conte will take the oath of office and...

Free parking during the 2024 holiday season

Posted on December 4, 2024

As a reminder, free parking is available during the holiday season on Saturday, Sunday, December 25 and January 1. Saturday Lots 1, 2, 4 and 6: Free parking every Saturday between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day Lot 7: Parking is always free on Saturdays Paid parking will still be enforced on Main Street and the...