Category: Borough News

Borough Hall restoration work

Our contractor (Dell Tech) has started working on the entrance and exterior of Borough Hall, located at 25 West End Avenue. This work will include: Restoration of select windows Rebuilding entry steps at the portico, south tower, and rear south entry Masonry repairs and painting various locations Restoration of the portico ceiling, light fixture, and … Continued

Road construction updates: April 21 to April 25

4/21 Update: PSE&G will be doing excavation work on multiple streets, as part of the gas construction project. Please plan for road closures, from Wednesday, April 23 to Friday, April 25 on: Williams Street at Grove Street Bartine Street at Culver Street N Gaston Avenue at Union Avenue Codington Place at Union Avenue Main Street … Continued

Rehill Avenue construction notice

Phase 2 – update Nighttime milling and paving Dates: Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25 (tentative) Work Hours: 8 pm to 6 am Rehill Avenue will be divided into 2 sections, with only 1 section scheduled for work each night During working hours, the active work zone will be closed to traffic. The other … Continued

Save the dates for Earth Day 2025

Celebrate Earth Day with the Environmental Commission the weekend of April 25, 26 and 27! We have 3 opportunities to join in the festivities and make an impact with our community! Here are the highlights, with complete information about each event listed further below. Weekend highlights These events are rain or shine. Town Clean Up and … Continued

Outreach team will be knocking on doors

Canvassers from the Somerset County Department of Human Services will be knocking on doors in Somerville, daily, from 1 to 6 pm, starting on Monday, April 15 April 21. They are part of a two-year outreach program to connect all Somerset County residents to service programs, including: addiction resources mental health resources food assistance services … Continued

Free concert to conclude Earth Day weekend

The Somerville Environmental Commission and the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites are co-hosting a concert of historical music to conclude Somerville’s Earth Day weekend celebration. Colonial Crossroads in the Old Dutch Garden: Music of Africa and Europe Meet Date: Sunday, April 27 Time: 2 pm Location: Wallace House and Old Dutch … Continued

Road construction updates: April 14 to April 18

West Cliff Street Parking will not be permitted on both sides of West Cliff Street, between Davenport Street and Ross Street.  A contractor crew will be completing work for Somerville Middle School, from 6 am to 6 pm, Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18. Union Avenue (Rt. 28) and Roosevelt Place PSE&G will be … Continued

Volunteer to drive in the Memorial Day Parade

Save the date for the Somerville Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, in downtown Somerville! The parade will start at 8:15 am and last for approximately 1 hour. Parade vehicles Do you have a military-style vehicle you’d like to showcase in the parade? Can you drive a disabled veteran in your convertible car? Register … Continued

Community garden lottery opens on March 28

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a budding enthusiast, the Environmental Commission invites you to enter the raffle to receive a vegetable garden bed at the Jay Scott Community Garden! How to get started Fill out the online application form by April 15, 2025 Provide your Somerville residency details Winners will be announced on April … Continued

Road construction updates: April 7 to April 11

Somerset Street NJ American Water will be installing a water main at the Somerset Street and Middaugh Street intersection. Expect minor traffic delays during working hours (8 am to 4 pm). Learn more about this project.  Rehill Avenue Our contractor crew will continue working on Rehill Avenue, between Union Avenue and E. Main Street. Road … Continued

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