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.

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Inclusive playground at Carol Pager Park

August 15 update: Great news! The project is now complete, and the final inspection is set for this Monday. We’re almost ready to open the playground, but for now, please keep an eye out for the caution tape around the new features. This playground is not quite ready for play just yet. Exciting news for … Continued

Road construction: August 18 to August 22

NJ American Water will continue working on the water main construction project. Expect minor traffic delays during working hours. Dates: August 18 to August 22 Work hours: 7 am to 3 pm Locations: Somerset Street (main installation) and Veterans Memorial Drive (service renewals)

Walck Pool to stay open an extra week

Good news! The pool at Walck Park will stay open an extra week. As a reminder, the pool at Lepp Park will close for the season at 6 pm, on August 17. Updated schedule The pools are open daily, weather permitting. Michael Lepp Pool 22 Park Avenue Claude Walck Pool 100 Walnut Street June 21 … Continued

Road construction: August 11 to August 15

Note: Updated on August 13 to add PSE&G striping schedule. This street restoration work is part of the gas construction project. Date: August 14 Work hours: 7:30 am start Locations Putnam St (Post St to N. Clark Ave) N. Clark Ave (Main St to Union Ave) S. Clark Ave (Kirby Ave to Main St) S. Adamsville … Continued

Road construction: August 4 to August 8

Update: Added PSE&G paving schedule on August 5. PSE&G PSE&G will finish paving these streets on Thursday, August 7, weather permitting. This work is part of the gas construction project. Date: August 7 Work hours: 11 am to 4 pm Locations S. Clark Ave (Kirby Ave to Main St) S. Richards Ave (Main St to … Continued

2025 National Night Out

You’re invited to National Night Out, the Police Department’s largest community event of the year! This annual event aims to bring the community together to take a stand against crime in local neighborhoods. Date: Tuesday, August 5 Time: 6 to 8 pm Location: Carol Pager Park (Green Street) What to expect Bring your families to … Continued

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

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