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Road construction: August 11 to August 15

Expect minor traffic delays, as NJ American Water continues installing a water main this week. This work is part of the water main construction project. Dates: August 11 to August 15 Location: Somerset Street Work hours: 7 am to 3 pm  

Borough Hall restoration work

July 29 update: The Borough Hall portico (main entrance) and driveway will be closed in September (for 2 to 3 weeks). We will provide an alternate building entrance and confirm the exact dates. Please stay tuned for updates. Our contractor (Dell Tech) is working on the entrance and exterior of Borough Hall, located at 25 … Continued

Road construction: August 4 to August 8

Update: Added PSE&G paving schedule on August 5. PSE&G PSE&G will finish paving these streets on Thursday, August 7, weather permitting. This work is part of the gas construction project. Date: August 7 Work hours: 11 am to 4 pm Locations S. Clark Ave (Kirby Ave to Main St) S. Richards Ave (Main St to … Continued

Somerville Library: August 2025

The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out the August calendar to learn more about these programs. [Note: click on Choose, next to Filters, and select the Somerville branch.] Infants, toddlers, and pre-school Family Storytime Brain-building activities, songs, stories, and rhymes. Time: 10:30 am Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 29 Chalk the … Continued

2025 National Night Out

You’re invited to National Night Out, the Police Department’s largest community event of the year! This annual event aims to bring the community together to take a stand against crime in local neighborhoods. Date: Tuesday, August 5 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Carol Pager Park (Green Street) What to expect Bring your families to … Continued

July 31 flash flood alert

July 31, 1:45 pm: All pools and spray parks are now closed. July 31, 12 pm: We are expecting severe storms and flash flooding this afternoon and evening, and suggest moving cars from low-lying areas to higher ground. Parking is free in all municipal lots (except Lot 8), starting at 1 pm today. Paid parking … Continued

Road construction: July 28 to August 1

July 29 update: PSE&G changed the paving locations (edited below). ——————————– NJ American Water and PSE&G are working in Somerville this week. Please expect minor traffic delays. NJAW water main installation Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1 NJ American Water will continue working on the water main construction project, installing water mains overnight: Mountain … Continued

Register your security camera to help solve crimes

The Somerville Police Department is launching a Virtual Community Watch program, and we’re inviting residents and business owners with outdoor security cameras to take part. Many people already have security cameras on their homes or businesses. These cameras may capture important footage that could help solve crimes nearby, but often neither the camera owner nor the police … Continued

Save energy and money with a free home energy assessment

The cheapest energy is the energy you don’t use! Schedule your free home energy assessment today and start saving on energy costs. The Somerville Environmental Commission, in partnership with Sustainable Jersey and PSEG, is spreading the word about this no-cost, no-obligation opportunity for renters and homeowners. The assessment is simple. A licensed professional will assess … Continued

Road construction: July 18 to July 25

NJ American Water and PSE&G are working in Somerville this week. Please expect minor traffic delays. NJAW water main installation NJ American Water continues working on the water main construction project, from Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25: Installing a water main overnight on Mountain Avenue, from West End Avenue to West High Street … Continued

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