Friday, July 4: Borough Hall will be closed on Independence Day. Please note garbage collection is suspended and will resume with extra pickup on Saturday.

Category: Borough News

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Mayor Gallagher and the Borough Council are seeking volunteers to serve on 3 new committees: Infrastructure Task Force Public Safety Committee Seniors and Veterans Committee Volunteer opportunities include: Organizing the Memorial Day Parade Improving pedestrian safety Helping to develop 10-year improvement plans

Spring soccer league registration opens on February 1

This entry-level soccer program is for students in grades 1-8, who live or attend school in Somerville. Teams will play games with surrounding towns in an inter-town league administered by Bridgewater Recreation. Practices will be held 1 night per week after 5:30 pm, beginning in early April. Saturday games will be held on April 20 … Continued

PSE&G gas construction update: February 20

2/22 Update: PSE&G will not work on Main Street on Friday, February 23. This change is due to the weather forecast. ———————————————————————————————————— Main Street Update: PSE&G will be connecting services on Main Street, from N. Bridge Street to Grove Street, on February 22 and 23. Traffic will shift over in both directions to allow work … Continued

Section 8 housing voucher waitlist update

January 31, 2024 update: We have ceased taking applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Assistance Payments Program. This action is being taken in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Borough’s Administrative Plan for the Section 8 Program. We will announce when applications are being accepted again, when the current waiting list is … Continued

Thank you to everyone who helped us prepare for the storm

The Office of Emergency Management coordinated all emergency activities during the first storm of the year, which lasted for approximately 24 hours. Timeline January 8 – Emergency Management Committee met at 4 pm to review plans January 9 – OEM committee met at 5 pm and declared a local state of emergency. Rain developed around … Continued

Please do not travel

January 10 – 6:45 pm update Free parking in all municipal lots has been extended until the end of day on Thursday, January 11. January 10 – 1:25 pm update Thank you for your patience during this storm event. Please be aware that parts of the Borough, and surrounding towns, still have significant road closures … Continued

Heavy flooding expected on Tuesday and Wednesday

Today (January 9), we are expecting: Heavy rain (1 to 3 inches) that will lead to flooding The heaviest rain occurring tonight Heavy flooding in low lying areas and adjacent to rivers Move your vehicles If you need to move your car to higher ground, parking is free in all municipal lots until noon on Thursday, … Continued

Flood Alert: Tuesday, January 9

Starting on Tuesday, January 9, we are expecting Heavy rain (1 to 3 inches) that will lead to flooding in the Somerville area Heaviest rain occurring on Tuesday night Flood risk continuing on Wednesday and beyond Move your cars on Tuesday Please make arrangements to Move vehicles from low lying areas to higher ground by … Continued

2023 State of the Borough address

Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Invited Guests, As the holiday season passes into our collective memory, we gather once again to both reflect with pride on the past year here in Somerville and to anticipate the continued success that surely lies ahead. Progress does not happen overnight, nor does it happen by accident. Hard work and … Continued

Registration extended for winter basketball clinic

Registration for the winter basketball clinic is now open until January 3, 2024. This clinic, designed for beginners in grades 1 and 2, will focus on fun and the fundamentals of basketball. 2024 Schedule Fridays, January 5 to February 9 (6 weeks). Make-up date is February 23. 6:30 to 7:30 pm Van Derveer Elementary Gym … Continued

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