September 1: Trash pickup is suspended on Monday and rescheduled for Tuesday, due to the Labor Day holiday. Borough Hall will be closed.

Category: Borough News

Road construction: July 7 to July 11

NJ American Water will continue working overnight on Mountain Avenue installing a water main, from West End Avenue to West High Street. Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours, from 8 pm to 5 am. They will also start installing an underground pipe (jack and bore operations) across the NJ Transit Raritan Valley line … Continued

Road construction: June 30 to July 3

NJ American Water will continue working overnight on Mountain Avenue installing a water main, from West End Avenue to West High Street. Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours, from 8 pm to 5 am. Note: crews will not be working overnight from July 3 into July 4. They also will not work on … Continued

June 26 water main break

June 27, 6 am: The repair is complete and the road is now open. June 26, 8:20 pm update: New Jersey American Water crews are onsite. We do not have a timeline for final repairs, but we will update this post when we receive more information. June 26, 6:25 pm: There is a water main break … 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. Join the fun Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this Thanksgiving tradition is the perfect way to kick off your holiday. Date: … Continued

Road construction: June 23 to June 27

NJ American Water will continue working overnight on Mountain Avenue: installing a water main, from West End Avenue to West High Street doing water utility work from West End Avenue to Somerset Street Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours, from 8 pm to 5 am. This work is part of the water main … Continued

Road construction: June 16 to June 20

NJ American Water will continue installing a water main this week on Mountain Avenue, from West End Avenue to West High Street. Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours, overnight, from 8 pm to 5 am. This work is part of the water main construction project.

Somerville awarded $20,000 grant to help restore Peters Brook

The Borough of Somerville was selected to receive a $20,000 grant, funded by the PSEG Foundation, to plant trees and restore vital riparian habitat along Peters Brook! Sustainable Jersey presented the grant check to Helene Venizelos and Timarie Diehl, of the Environmental Commission, at a June 6 announcement event held at the College of New … Continued

Road construction: June 9 to June 13

NJ American Water will continue installing a water main this week on Mountain Avenue, from Somerset Street to West End Avenue. Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours, overnight, from 8 pm to 5 am. This work is part of the water main construction project.

Road construction updates: June 2 to June 6

UPDATE: Work hours on Mountain Avenue are overnight, from 8 pm to 5 am. NJ American Water will be installing a water main this week on Mountain Avenue, from Somerset Street to West End Avenue. Please expect minor traffic delays during working hours, from 8 pm to 5 am. This work is part of the … Continued

Planning Board public hearing for affordable housing plan

The Somerville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the draft 4th Round Housing Element and Fair Share Housing Plan at 6 pm, on May 28, 2025, at the Somerville Civic Center (24 Robeson Street, Somerville). Street parking is available on Robeson Street and Veterans Memorial Drive East. Livestream You may watch a livestream … Continued

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