Friday, July 4: Borough Hall will be closed on Independence Day. Please note garbage collection is suspended and will resume with extra pickup on Saturday.

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Road construction: June 30 to July 3

NJ American Water will continue working overnight on Mountain Avenue installing a water main, from West End Avenue to West High Street. Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours, from 8 pm to 5 am. Note: crews will not be working overnight from July 3 into July 4. They also will not work on … Continued

NJ Property Tax Relief filing assistance

Save the date! We are hosting a New Jersey Property Tax Relief Filing Event on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Somerville Civic Center (24 Robeson Street). This event is for residents aged 65 and over or those receiving Social Security Disability benefits. State representatives will assist residents with … Continued

Register for fall soccer

Registration is open through Sunday, August 3 for our entry-level soccer program for students in grades 1 to 8. This is the perfect way for kids to learn new skills, make friends, and enjoy the thrill of team sports! From September 20 to November 1, players will participate in weekly practices and Saturday games, competing … Continued

2025 National Night Out

Join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, from 6 to 8 pm, at Carol Pager Park on Green Street. This is 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. Bring your families to … Continued

June 26 water main break

June 27, 6 am: The repair is complete and the road is now open. June 26, 8:20 pm update: New Jersey American Water crews are onsite. We do not have a timeline for final repairs, but we will update this post when we receive more information. June 26, 6:25 pm: There is a water main break … Continued

Register early for the 2025 Turkey Trot

Register now for the 10th annual Somerville 5K Turkey Trot! Your participation supports Somerville Recreation programs and facilities, like the brand-new inclusive playgrounds at Walck Park and Carol Pager Park. Join the fun Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this Thanksgiving tradition is the perfect way to kick off your holiday. Date: … Continued

Road construction: June 23 to June 27

NJ American Water will continue working overnight on Mountain Avenue: installing a water main, from West End Avenue to West High Street doing water utility work from West End Avenue to Somerset Street Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours, from 8 pm to 5 am. This work is part of the water main … Continued

Road construction: June 16 to June 20

NJ American Water will continue installing a water main this week on Mountain Avenue, from West End Avenue to West High Street. Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours, overnight, from 8 pm to 5 am. This work is part of the water main construction project.

Somerville awarded $20,000 grant to help restore Peters Brook

The Borough of Somerville was selected to receive a $20,000 grant, funded by the PSEG Foundation, to plant trees and restore vital riparian habitat along Peters Brook! Sustainable Jersey presented the grant check to Helene Venizelos and Timarie Diehl, of the Environmental Commission, at a June 6 announcement event held at the College of New … Continued

Inclusive playground at Carol Pager Park

Exciting news for local families! Construction is officially underway on a brand-new inclusive playground at Carol Pager Park, located on 100 Green Street. Work began on Monday, June 2 and the playground is set to open this July. The playground features a poured in rubber surface and calm colored components that are designed to create … Continued

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