September 1: Trash pickup is suspended on Monday and rescheduled for Tuesday, due to the Labor Day holiday. Borough Hall will be closed.

Category: Borough News

Somerville library temporarily closed

August 29 update: Somerville Library will officially reopen its doors to the public on Monday, September 8. Please visit the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey website for details. August 18 update: Two vendors have inspected the facility, and a purchase order will be prepared this week. The necessary remediation work is limited in … Continued

Road construction: September 2 to September 5

  NJ American Water will continue working on the water main construction project. Expect minor traffic delays during working hours. Dates: Tuesday, September 2 to Friday, September 5 Work hours: 7 am to 3 pm Location: Mountain Avenue (service renewals, hydrant installs, tie-in connections)

2025 Senior Luncheon

The Recreation Committee invites residents ages 55 and older to a FREE community luncheon on Sunday, October 5! Enjoy a delicious lunch from local restaurants and share your ideas to help shape next year’s senior programs (classes, events, and activities). Date: Sunday, October 5 Time: 12 to 2 pm Location: American Legion Post 12, 232 … Continued

Public hearings on New Jersey’s State Plan and Infrastructure Needs

The State Planning Commission will hold six public hearings to gather comments on the draft Final State Development and Redevelopment Plan and the draft Infrastructure Needs Assessment. These hearings are being held under the State Planning Act (N.J.S.A. 52:18A-202(c)) and State Planning Rules (N.J.A.C. 15:30-5.2). Click here to view the schedule of public hearings. To … Continued

Road construction: August 25 to August 29

Updated on 8/26 to add PSE&G work on a section of N. Gaston Road (milling, paving and striping). Date: Thursday, August 28 Work Hours: overnight, 8 pm start Location: N. Gaston Road, between Main Street and Union Ave (Rt. 28) All work is weather permitting. NJ American Water will continue working on the water main … Continued

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

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