Election Day is on Tuesday, November 4. Polls will be open from 6 am to 8 pm. 

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House Decor Contest winners announced

The competition was TOUGH this year. Every house brought its A-game, but a few truly stood out from the cobwebs. Winners The Gold Standard of Scary 20 Everit Dr A Doll-lightful Horror Show 7 Cammann Pl Pumpkin Spice and a Ghostly Delight 146 W Cliff St Honorable Mentions 42 Ross St 87 Eastern States Pkwy … Continued

2025 Holiday Lights Parade route

The Somerville Fire Department invites you to the 14th Annual Holiday Lights Parade on Saturday, December 6. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6 pm and end at approximately 10 pm. More than 70 emergency vehicles, decorated by volunteer first responders from across New Jersey, will travel through Somerville, led by Santa Claus himself. … Continued

Road closures on Thanksgiving morning

The 10th Annual Somerville 5K Turkey Trot will be held on Thursday, November 27, from 8:45 am to 10 am. The race will take place on local roads. Please expect temporary road closures and traffic delays during this time. This beloved Somerville tradition brings runners, walkers, families, and friends together to celebrate the holiday and … 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

Walk and talk with your council members

Join us for a series of free community events where you can connect with Somerville Borough council members, learn about local updates, and enjoy time with neighbors. Saturday, September 20 3 pm | Walk the Greenway We’ll meet at Carol Pager Park (parking lot) and go on a guided walk along the Greenway, featuring tree … 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. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this Thanksgiving tradition is the perfect way to kick off your holiday. Date: November 27, 2025 … Continued

Road construction: October 27 to October 31

New Jersey American Water (NJAW) will be performing sidewalk restoration work on Somerset Street and West End Avenue. Date: Tuesday, October 28 Work Hours: 8 am to 4 pm This marks the final phase of the NJAW water main construction project. Final paving is scheduled for spring 2026.

Leaf collection reminders

Leaf pickup season begins Monday, October 27 and ends on December 6. You have three options for leaf disposal. Curbside pickup Place leaves in paper bags and leave them at the curb. Call (908) 704-7195 to schedule a pickup. Drop off leaves Place leaves in paper bags. Bring them to the DPW dumpster at 32 5th … Continued

Check out the homes in the House Decor Contest

A big thank you to everyone who registered for this year’s House Decor Contest! Participating addresses are featured on an interactive map for everyone to explore. House Decor Contest map Click the expand button (top right corner of the image) to view a larger version and see the full list of contest participants. Enjoy the … Continued

Somerville Police Department relocating to new facility

Effective Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7 am, the Somerville Police Department will begin operating out of its new location at the Emergency Services Facility, located at: 85 North Gaston Avenue Somerville, NJ, 08876 All police services will be conducted from this new facility starting on the above date and time. This move supports the … Continued

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