Author: phunt@somervillenj.org

Volunteer with the Peters Brook Greenway restoration project

You may have noticed some recent changes along the Peters Brook Greenway path behind the Van Fleet Gardens, between Grove Street and N. Bridge Street. These updates are part of a new habitat restoration project, led by the Environmental Commission and funded by a $20,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey and the PSEG Foundation. About the … Continued

Inclusive playground at Carol Pager Park

August 15 update: Great news! The project is now complete, and the final inspection is set for this Monday. We’re almost ready to open the playground, but for now, please keep an eye out for the caution tape around the new features. This playground is not quite ready for play just yet. Exciting news for … Continued

Road construction: August 18 to August 22

NJ American Water will continue working on the water main construction project. Expect minor traffic delays during working hours. Dates: August 18 to August 22 Work hours: 7 am to 3 pm Locations: Somerset Street (main installation) and Veterans Memorial Drive (service renewals)

Borough Hall restoration work

Project updates August 22: Workers will be applying paint remover to the exterior walls of the portico (main entrance). Access to the building will remain open, but please use caution when entering or exiting the building. August 15: We’re working on the portico (Borough Hall’s main entrance) from today through Tuesday. Please use the right … Continued

Walck Pool to stay open an extra week

Good news! The pool at Walck Park will stay open an extra week. As a reminder, the pool at Lepp Park will close for the season at 6 pm, on August 17. Updated schedule The pools are open daily, weather permitting. Michael Lepp Pool 22 Park Avenue Claude Walck Pool 100 Walnut Street June 21 … Continued

Notice to Bidders: Vander Veer pickleball court improvements

A notice is hereby given that sealed Bid Packets will be received by the Borough of Somerville for the Borough of Somerville, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM prevailing time at Somerville Borough Hall, 25 West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 at which time and place … Continued

Road construction: August 11 to August 15

Note: Updated on August 13 to add PSE&G striping schedule. This street restoration work is part of the gas construction project. Date: August 14 Work hours: 7:30 am start Locations Putnam St (Post St to N. Clark Ave) N. Clark Ave (Main St to Union Ave) S. Clark Ave (Kirby Ave to Main St) S. Adamsville … Continued

Ordinance 2768-25-0721 Alcoholic Beverages Fees

Amending Ordinance #2733-24-0506 Chapter 45, Alcoholic Beverages, Article 1, Licensing, Regulations Section 7; Fees Subsection A, Paragraphs 1 & 2 Be it ordained, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Somerville, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey amend Chapter 45; Alcoholic Beverages, Section 7 Fees of the Borough Code as codified, be … 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

UPDATE: Somerville library is temporarily closed to the public. All programs are cancelled this month. Please stay tuned for further updates. 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 … Continued

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