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Category: Borough News

July 31 flash flood alert

July 31, 1:45 pm: All pools and spray parks are now closed. July 31, 12 pm: We are expecting severe storms and flash flooding this afternoon and evening, and suggest moving cars from low-lying areas to higher ground. Parking is free in all municipal lots (except Lot 8), starting at 1 pm today. Paid parking … Continued

Road construction: July 28 to August 1

July 29 update: PSE&G changed the paving locations (edited below). ——————————– NJ American Water and PSE&G are working in Somerville this week. Please expect minor traffic delays. NJAW water main installation Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1 NJ American Water will continue working on the water main construction project, installing water mains overnight: Mountain … Continued

Register your security camera to help solve crimes

The Somerville Police Department is launching a Virtual Community Watch program, and we’re inviting residents and business owners with outdoor security cameras to take part. Many people already have security cameras on their homes or businesses. These cameras may capture important footage that could help solve crimes nearby, but often neither the camera owner nor the police … Continued

Save energy and money with a free home energy assessment

The cheapest energy is the energy you don’t use! Schedule your free home energy assessment today and start saving on energy costs. The Somerville Environmental Commission, in partnership with Sustainable Jersey and PSEG, is spreading the word about this no-cost, no-obligation opportunity for renters and homeowners. The assessment is simple. A licensed professional will assess … Continued

Road construction: July 18 to July 25

NJ American Water and PSE&G are working in Somerville this week. Please expect minor traffic delays. NJAW water main installation NJ American Water continues working on the water main construction project, from Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25: Installing a water main overnight on Mountain Avenue, from West End Avenue to West High Street … Continued

Register for fall soccer

Registration is open through Sunday, August 3 for our entry-level soccer program for students in grades 1 to 8. This is the perfect way for kids to learn new skills, make friends, and enjoy the thrill of team sports! From September 20 to November 1, players will participate in weekly practices and Saturday games, competing … Continued

NJ Property Tax Relief filing assistance

Save the date! We are hosting a New Jersey Property Tax Relief Filing Event on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Somerville Civic Center (24 Robeson Street). This event is for residents aged 65 and over or those receiving Social Security Disability benefits. State representatives will assist residents with … Continued

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

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