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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

Road construction updates: March 31 to April 4

Rehill Avenue Our contractor crew will continue working on Rehill Avenue, between Union Avenue and E. Main Street. Road will remain open, but there will be a single-lane alternating traffic pattern in active work zones. Please plan for delays in this area. PSE&G crews will also be working on Rehill Avenue, near the hospital. They … Continued

Another section of Somerville to receive new recycling totes

More Somerville residents will receive wheeled recycling totes, for curbside recycling, on or about April 1. Who will receive the new totes? The Somerset County Recycling Division will deliver new totes to 153 residences located in Zone W-4A, which includes sections of: Arlyne Drive Prospect Drive Prospect Stret West Summit Street Altamont Place North Middaugh … Continued

Join the Community Volunteer Day on April 5

The Somerville Environmental Commission invites you to lend a hand at our Community Volunteer Day on Saturday, April 5 to help prepare two important community spaces for the season. Date: Saturday, April 5 (rain date: Sunday, April 6) Time: Meet at 9 am Locations: Jay Scott Community Garden and Carol Pager Park How to participate … Continued

PSE&G gas construction update: week of March 24

PSE&G crews continue to work on the gas pipe replacement project. Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28 Hours: 7 am to 3 pm Monday through Wednesday: Connecting new piping to the gas network (tie-in) in scattered locations Thursday and Friday: Digging pits by the hospital at Rehill Avenue, Cleveland Street, and Lincoln Avenue Traffic … Continued

NJAW construction update: March 24 to 28

New Jersey American Water (NJAW) contractor crews will be working on Mountain Avenue, from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28. Work area: between the Altamont Pl and Mountain Avenue intersection and West End Avenue and Mountain Avenue intersection Work Hours: 8 am to 4 pm Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours About … Continued

Learn about New Jersey’s changing climate

The Somerville Environmental Commission is hosting an educational event to understand the current and future state of New Jersey’s weather and climate. Save the Date Date: Monday, March 31, 2025 Time: 7 pm Location: Somerville Civic Center (24 Robeson St) Registration for this event opens on March 17. About the seminar New Jersey’s Changing Climate … Continued

NJAW construction update: March 17 to 21

New Jersey American Water (NJAW) is installing 3,200 feet of new 30-inch water transmission main and replacing 2,200 feet of aging 10 and 12-inch pipes in Somerville. This project will help strengthen the system and mitigate potential breaks. About the project Timeline: March to July 2025 Work locations: Veterans Memorial Drive West (from South Davenport … Continued

PSE&G gas construction update: week of March 17

PSE&G crews continue to work on the gas pipe replacement project. Expect detours and limited parking in sections of Main Street. Pedestrian access to all businesses will be maintained. Monday, March 17 to Friday, March 21 Hours: 7 am to 3 pm Digging pits in scattered locations No work planned on Main Street this week … Continued

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