Thanksgiving Advisory: Expect temporary road closures on Thursday, 8:45 to 10 am, for the Somerville 5K Turkey Trot. Borough Hall and the Library will be closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday. Garbage collection is suspended Thursday and will resume with an extra pickup on Friday.
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 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
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
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
Please note the following changes to the Zoning Board of Adjustment 2025 meeting schedule: November 19 meeting is rescheduled to November 5, 2025, at 7 pm December 17 meeting is rescheduled to December 3, 2025, at 7 pm Location Civic Center 24 Robeson Street Somerville, NJ 08876 Meetings are open to the public in accordance … Continued
Mountain Avenue, Altamont Place and W. Cliff Street The intersection of Mountain Avenue, Altamont Place, and West Cliff Street is closed to traffic during the final phase of the New Jersey American Water (NJAW) water main construction project. NJAW completed work October 13: Install jersey barriers and secure the work zone. Prep for excavation. October … Continued
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed designation of certain properties as the “Western End of Main Street Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area.” This includes: Block 124.01 (Lots 2.01, 4-12, 14) Block 130 (Lots 1, 2, 4, 5) Public hearing Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Time: 6 pm Location: Civic … Continued
In recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month and just in time for Halloween, we are partnering with RideWise to host a casual, informational Walk & Talk event. The goal is to raise awareness about pedestrian safety while engaging directly with community members. Tuesday, October 21 12 to 1 PM Meet outside Ambee Coffee (37 W. … Continued
October 16 message from NJ American Water: Yesterday, some customers in Bound Brook, Bridgewater, Manville, Hillsborough, Somerville, Raritan Borough, Dunellen, Piscataway, and Plainfield may have noticed water with a pinkish hue. This was due to elevated levels of sodium permanganate, an approved water treatment chemical, at the Raritan-Millstone Water Treatment Plant. Importantly, the water remained … Continued
The Environmental Commission (EC) had a productive and exciting fall season. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make these projects a success! October 6: In partnership with Van Derveer Elementary School, EC volunteers planted 175 native plants in the school courtyard and presented an educational assembly to more than 700 students. October 10: … Continued