Saturday, December 6: Expect significant delays and temporary road closures along the Holiday Lights Parade route. Main Street will be closed to traffic starting at 5 pm.

Category: Borough News

Walk and talk with your council members

Join us for a series of free community events where you can connect with Somerville Borough council members, learn about local updates, and enjoy time with neighbors. Saturday, September 20 3 pm | Walk the Greenway We’ll meet at Carol Pager Park (parking lot) and go on a guided walk along the Greenway, featuring tree … Continued

Register early for the 2025 Turkey Trot

Register now for the 10th annual Somerville 5K Turkey Trot! Your participation supports Somerville Recreation programs and facilities, like the brand-new inclusive playgrounds at Walck Park and Carol Pager Park. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this Thanksgiving tradition is the perfect way to kick off your holiday. Date: November 27, 2025 … Continued

Road construction: October 27 to October 31

New Jersey American Water (NJAW) will be performing sidewalk restoration work on Somerset Street and West End Avenue. Date: Tuesday, October 28 Work Hours: 8 am to 4 pm This marks the final phase of the NJAW water main construction project. Final paving is scheduled for spring 2026.

Leaf collection reminders

Leaf pickup season begins Monday, October 27 and ends on December 6. You have three options for leaf disposal. Curbside pickup Place leaves in paper bags and leave them at the curb. Call (908) 704-7195 to schedule a pickup. Drop off leaves Place leaves in paper bags. Bring them to the DPW dumpster at 32 5th … Continued

Check out the homes in the House Decor Contest

A big thank you to everyone who registered for this year’s House Decor Contest! Participating addresses are featured on an interactive map for everyone to explore. House Decor Contest map Click the expand button (top right corner of the image) to view a larger version and see the full list of contest participants. Enjoy the … Continued

Somerville Police Department relocating to new facility

Effective Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7 am, the Somerville Police Department will begin operating out of its new location at the Emergency Services Facility, located at: 85 North Gaston Avenue Somerville, NJ, 08876 All police services will be conducted from this new facility starting on the above date and time. This move supports the … Continued

Road construction: October 20 to October 24

Mountain Avenue, Altamont Place and W. Cliff Street The intersection of Mountain Avenue, Altamont Place, and West Cliff Street is closed to traffic during the final phase of the New Jersey American Water (NJAW) water main construction project. NJAW completed work October 13: Install jersey barriers and secure the work zone. Prep for excavation. October … Continued

Pedestrian safety event

In recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month and just in time for Halloween, we are partnering with RideWise to host a casual, informational Walk & Talk event. The goal is to raise awareness about pedestrian safety while engaging directly with community members. Tuesday, October 21 12 to 1 PM Meet outside Ambee Coffee (37 W. … Continued

Important notice from New Jersey American Water

October 16 message from NJ American Water: Yesterday, some customers in Bound Brook, Bridgewater, Manville, Hillsborough, Somerville, Raritan Borough, Dunellen, Piscataway, and Plainfield may have noticed water with a pinkish hue. This was due to elevated levels of sodium permanganate, an approved water treatment chemical, at the Raritan-Millstone Water Treatment Plant. Importantly, the water remained … Continued

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