Thursday, July 31: We are expecting severe storms and flash flooding in our area, in the afternoon and evening. To protect vehicles from potential flooding, we suggest moving cars from low-lying areas to higher ground.

Author: rebecca@deptofcivicthings.com

Borough Council meetings move to Civic Center

The Borough Council will start meeting at the Borough’s new Civic Center on Monday, October 2. Location: The Civic Center address is 24 Robeson Street. The entrance is in a plaza in the Avalon Somerville Station apartment community. Parking: On-street parking is free. There is a fee to park next door, in the parking garage … Continued

PSE&G Gas Construction Update: October 2

PSE&G is working in Somerville to replace gas mains and services. This work is Phase 1 of a 10-12 month gas construction project. All crews will first finish installing new mains and then proceed to connect service lines. Expect an increase in traffic, loud noise, and presence of heavy equipment and machinery in these areas. All … Continued

Give feedback about the West Main Street redevelopment area visioning meeting

Somerville residents are invited to a special visioning meeting for the West Main Street redevelopment area, which includes the current Police Headquarters and various other properties. A facilitator will engage with all attendees and summarize public feedback in a report. Date: Monday, October 30, 2023 Time: 6 pm Location: Somerville Civic Center (24 Robeson Street, … Continued

PSE&G Gas Construction Update: September 25

PSE&G is working in Somerville to replace gas mains and services. This work is Phase 1 of a 10-12 month gas construction project. All crews will first finish installing new mains and then proceed to connect service lines. Expect an increase in traffic, loud noise, and presence of heavy equipment and machinery in these areas. All … Continued

EV Show: learn about the benefits of driving electric vehicles

All residents are invited to an Electric Vehicle (EV) Show during the Somerville Street Fair and Craft Show, from 11 am to 5 pm, on Sunday, October 1 in downtown Somerville. Come and learn how to save money while driving, help clean the air, reverse climate change and just have fun by driving electric. What you … Continued

PSE&G Gas Construction Update: September 18

PSE&G is working in Somerville to replace gas mains and services. This work is Phase 1 of a 10-12 month gas construction project. All crews will first finish installing new mains and then proceed to connect service lines. Expect an increase in traffic, loud noise, and presence of heavy equipment and machinery in these areas. All … Continued

PSE&G Gas Construction Update: September 11

PSE&G is working in Somerville to replace gas mains and services. This work is Phase 1 of a 10-12 month gas construction project. All crews will first finish installing new mains and then proceed to connect service lines. Expect an increase in traffic, loud noise, and presence of heavy equipment and machinery in these areas. … Continued

Permits required for door-to-door sales

A license is required to conduct door-to-door sales in Somerville and authorized salespeople are provided with a permit that says “Licensed by the Borough of Somerville.” The Borough does not have any current solicitor licenses on file. If you are approached by a solicitor at your home, please call the Police at 908-725-0331 (non-emergency number). … Continued

Thank you for celebrating Earth Day 2023

Authored by the Somerville Environmental Commission of Somerville, New Jersey Thank you to all who came out to our Earth Day event on Saturday April 22nd! Somerville residents and local organizations volunteer one Saturday in April to clean up litter and other debris throughout the Borough’s parks, brooks and other public areas. About the annual cleanup event … Continued

Kidde dual sensor smoke alarm recall

Kidde recalls dual sensor smoke alarms due to risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire. Call Kidde toll-free at 833-551-7739 or visit their website and select Product Safety Recall. Learn more about this recall.

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