Borough Hall will be open on December 24, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. All offices will be closed on December 25 and 26 for the holiday. Trash pickup will be suspended on December 25. Happy holidays!

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Special Borough Council meeting on December 29

The Mayor and Council will hold a Special Council Meeting: Date: December 29, 2025 Time: 5 pm Location: Somerville Civic Center, 24 Robeson Street The meeting will begin at 5 pm with the adoption of a resolution authorizing an executive session. The Council will then enter executive session, which is not open to the public, … Continued

2025 Christmas tree recycling and disposal options

Somerville residents may drop off Christmas trees beginning January 2, 2026, weather permitting. The Public Works Department will accept trees through January 30, 2026. Drop-off location Carol Pager Sports Complex parking lot 100 Green Street Special assistance Residents who need special assistance may request curbside pickup. Please call 908-698-1643. Somerset County recycling program Information about … Continued

PSE&G gas main construction on Division Street and Main Street

Beginning in January, PSE&G will continue working on the gas main construction project, on Division Street and West Main Street. On Division Street, PSE&G will replace 435 feet of gas main and 15 gas service connections. On West Main Street, PSE&G will replace approximately 1,450 feet of gas main and about 45 gas service connections … Continued

2025 holiday schedule

Please note the revised schedule for municipal services during the holiday season. Wednesday, December 24 Borough Hall will be open on Christmas Eve, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Garbage collection will operate as usual. Thursday, December 25 Borough Hall offices will be closed on Christmas Day. Garbage collection is suspended and will resume with … Continued

Temporary closure of online tax payment portal

Effective December 31, 2025, at 4 pm, the online tax payment portal will be unavailable due to the annual system rollover. Online access will resume in mid-January. During this time, tax payments may be made by mail or in person at the Tax Office. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. … Continued

Join us at the 2026 reorganization meeting

The Borough Council annual reorganization meeting will be held on January 1, 2026. Time: 12 pm Location: Somerville Middle School, 51 W. Cliff Street Note: Use the entrance in the back parking lot on West High Street Video: We are unable to livestream this meeting, but we will post a recording on our YouTube channel. … Continued

Register for winter basketball

Registration is now open for our Winter Basketball League and Basketball Clinic! Basketball League Grades 3 to 8 Register by November 1 Learn more Basketball Clinic Grades 1 and 2 Register by December 30 Learn more Register online at https://register.CommunityPass.net/somerville

November road improvement projects

The Borough currently has several roadway and drainage improvement projects underway to enhance safety, pavement conditions, and stormwater management. Below is an overview of the ongoing work. Please note that all work is weather permitting. Safe Routes to Transit project Start: November 2025 Hours: 7 am to 5 pm Locations: 22 intersections (listed below) Work … Continued

A big thanks for a great Turkey Trot

We are pleased to share the results of the 10th annual Somerville 5K Turkey Trot, held on Thanksgiving morning. This year, the event welcomed 1,573 participants and generated over $40,000 in support of recreation programs, events, and facilities. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to this year’s success, including participants, volunteers and … Continued

Help us stock the community food pantry

We are proud to partner with the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Food Pantry to support local families facing food insecurity. Join us in making a difference by donating non-perishable food items over the next few weeks. All collected items will be distributed through the food pantry to benefit our Somerville neighbors in need. Thank you … Continued

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