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Somerville Library April 2025 calendar

Posted on March 20, 2025

The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what's happening in April! 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: April...

Somerville map showing NJAW work locations from March to July 2025

NJAW construction update: March 24 to 28

Posted on March 20, 2025

New Jersey American Water (NJAW) contractor crews will be working on Mountain Avenue, from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28. Work area: between the Altamont Pl and Mountain Avenue intersection and West End Avenue and Mountain Avenue intersection Work Hours: 8 am to 4 pm Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours About...

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 20, 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...

Environmental Commission volunteer opportunity

Join the Community Volunteer Day on April 5

Posted on March 18, 2025

The Somerville Environmental Commission invites you to lend a hand at our Community Volunteer Day on Saturday, April 5 to help prepare two important community spaces for the season. Date: Saturday, April 5 (rain date: Sunday, April 6) Time: Meet at 9 am Locations: Jay Scott Community Garden and Carol Pager Park How to participate...

New Jersey's Changing Climate with Dr. David Robinson

Learn about New Jersey’s changing climate

Posted on March 15, 2025

The Somerville Environmental Commission is hosting an educational event to understand the current and future state of New Jersey’s weather and climate. Save the Date Date: Monday, March 31, 2025 Time: 7 pm Location: Somerville Civic Center (24 Robeson St) Registration for this event opens on March 17. About the seminar New Jersey's Changing Climate...

NJAW construction update: March 17 to 21

Posted on March 14, 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 pipes 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 17

Posted on March 14, 2025

PSE&G crews continue to work on the gas pipe replacement project. Expect detours and limited parking in sections of Main Street. Pedestrian access to all businesses will be maintained. Monday, March 17 to Friday, March 21 Hours: 7 am to 3 pm Digging pits in scattered locations No work planned on Main Street this week...

Community garden lottery opens on March 28

Posted on March 12, 2025

Save the date for the 2025 Jay Scott Community Garden plot lottery! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a budding enthusiast, the Environmental Commission invites you to submit your information to receive a vegetable garden bed for the year. How to get started Registration opens on March 28, 2025. Fill out the online application form...

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...

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,...

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...