We are pleased to share the results of the 10th annual Somerville 5K Turkey Trot, held on Thanksgiving morning. This year, the event welcomed 1,573 participants and generated over $40,000 in support of recreation programs, events, and facilities. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to this year’s success, including participants, volunteers and … Continued
The Borough Council annual reorganization meeting will be held on January 1, 2026. Time: 12 pm Location: Somerville Middle School, 51 W. Cliff Street Note: Use the entrance in the back parking lot on West High Street Video: We are unable to livestream this meeting, but we will post a recording on our YouTube channel. … Continued
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
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
We are proud to partner with the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Food Pantry to support local families facing food insecurity. Join us in making a difference by donating non-perishable food items over the next few weeks. All collected items will be distributed through the food pantry to benefit our Somerville neighbors in need. Thank you … Continued
Please note: We were unable to livestream this meeting. It was recorded and we will add the video to our YouTube channel and this post, as soon as possible. PSE&G will begin scheduled and necessary infrastructure upgrades on Division Street and Main Street between Maple Street and Doughty Avenue, on or around January 12, 2026. … Continued
Event updates Registration Same-day registrations will be accepted on Thanksgiving, at the orange and black tent, from 7 to 8:45 am. Payment is cash only (exact change appreciated). The fee is $45. Children pay the full registration fee. Sweatshirts will not be provided for same-day registrations. Participants registering on race day cannot be placed on … Continued
The Borough currently has several roadway and drainage improvement projects underway to enhance safety, pavement conditions, and stormwater management. Below is an overview of the ongoing work. Please note that all work is weather permitting. Safe Routes to Transit project Start: November 2025 Locations: 22 intersections (see list below) Work has begun on the 2023 … Continued
Every autumn, trees in Somerville change color and drop their leaves. The Borough collects these leaves using vacuum trucks. This is the usual way many towns handle leaf cleanup. However, fallen leaves are more useful than many people realize. They help support local plants and animals, and removing them every year costs taxpayers money. Leaves … Continued
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
