Category: Borough News

PSE&G gas construction update: week of January 21

PSE&G and contractor crews are in the final phase of the gas pipe replacement project. Crews will be working on Main Street from January through April. Expect detours and “no parking” signs in sections of Main Street. Pedestrian access to all businesses will be maintained. Work Hours 9 am to 2 pm (from January 13 … Continued

2024 Christmas tree recycling and disposal options

Somerset County residents The Somerset County Park Commission is accepting natural Christmas trees for recycling. Trees will be chipped into wood chip mulch which will be used throughout the park system to mulch plantings.  Some chips/mulch will be made available to the public at each of the drop-off sites at no cost. You may drop-off trees: … Continued

Somerville Library January 2025 calendar

The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what’s happening in January! Infants, toddlers, and pre-school Time to Play Organized play stations and toys will be available for caregivers and children (birth to 5 years). Time: 10:30 am Dates: January 3, 31 Baby/Toddler Storytime This interactive program is filled … Continued

PSE&G gas construction update: week of January 13

PSE&G and contractor crews are now in the final phase of the gas pipe replacement project. Crews will be working on Main Street from January through April, mainly in the evenings, from 8 pm to 5 am. Expect detours and no parking signs in sections of Main Street. Pedestrian access to all businesses will be … Continued

Special council meeting on January 14

The Borough of Somerville has scheduled a special council meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers room, at the Civic Center, located at 24 Robeson Street in Somerville. The meeting will open to the public for public comment and a resolution will be adopted … Continued

Mayor’s 2025 State of the Borough address

Mayor Brian Gallagher delivered the annual State of the Borough address at the annual reorganization meeting on January 1, 2025.  Citizens, honored guests, borough employees, fire department, rescue squad, police personnel, Somerville Borough Council, friends and family….good afternoon, and Happy New Year! The state of our borough continues to be strong, promising, and the talk … Continued

2024 holiday schedule

Please note the revised schedule for municipal services during the holiday season. Tuesday, December 24 Borough Hall offices will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve Garbage collection will operate as usual Wednesday, December 25 Borough Hall offices will be closed in observance of Christmas Day Garbage collection is suspended and will resume with extra … Continued

Join us at the 2025 reorganization meeting

The annual reorganization meeting will be held at 12 pm on January 1, 2025. Please note the new location at the Somerville Middle School, located at 51 W. Cliff Street. The entrance is in the back parking lot on West High Street. Councilmember RanD Pitts and Andrew Conte will take the oath of office and … Continued

Free parking during the 2024 holiday season

As a reminder, free parking is available during the holiday season on Saturday, Sunday, December 25 and January 1. Saturday Lots 1, 2, 4 and 6: Free parking every Saturday between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day Lot 7: Parking is always free on Saturdays Paid parking will still be enforced on Main Street and the … Continued

Vacuum trucks to complete leaf pickup on December 6

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is currently working on the last round of curbside leaf pickup with the vacuum trucks. The last day is Friday, December 6. You may continue to collect leaves in paper bags. Drop leaves off in the DPW dumpster located at 32 5th Street The dumpster is open from 7:30 … Continued

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