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2025 Somerville St. Patrick's Day Parade Map

Road closures planned for 2025 St Patrick’s Day Parade

Posted on March 10, 2025

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will make its way down Main Street, starting at 1:30 pm, on Sunday, March 16. Main Street will be closed from Park Avenue to Mountain Ave (Borough Hall), from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. Please plan for limited parking and traffic detours. Detours You will find road closures and detour...

Somerville map showing NJAW work locations from March to July 2025

NJAW construction update: March 10 to 14

Posted on March 10, 2025

New Jersey American Water (NJAW) is installing 3,200 feet of new 30-inch water transmission main and replacing 2,200 feet of aging 10 and 12-inch mains in Somerville. This project will help strengthen the system and mitigate potential breaks. About the project Timeline: March to July 2025 Work locations: Veterans Memorial Drive West (from South Davenport...

PSE&G gas construction update: week of March 10

Posted on March 7, 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, March 10 to Friday, March 14 Hours: 7 am to 3 pm Main Street (Rt 28), from N. Bridge Street to Maple Street Monday: working in...

March 11 voting locations

Posted on March 1, 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,...

Somerville Memorial Day Parade. 8:15 am, Monday, May 26, Downtown Somerville. www.SomervilleNJ.org/parade

Volunteer to drive in the Memorial Day Parade

Posted on March 1, 2025

Save the date for the Somerville Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, in downtown Somerville! The parade will start at 8:15 am and last for approximately 1 hour. Parade vehicles Do you have a military-style vehicle you'd like to showcase in the parade? Can you drive a disabled veteran in your convertible car? Register...

PSE&G gas construction update: week of March 3

Posted on February 28, 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, March 3 to Friday, March 7 PSE&G crews will work from 7 am to 3 pm on Main Street (parking spaces) Scattered locations to tie-in piping to...

Somerville Library March 2025 calendar

Posted on February 28, 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...

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 (date to be...

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...