Community
Together, we're one Somerville, NJ.
Things to do
Sign up for basketball, pickleball, soccer, and more.
Explore shops, restaurants, and find family friendly events.
Explore books, story times, digital learning programs, and more.
Enjoy an interactive walk through 160 years of Somerville firefighting history.
Somerville history
Somerville was settled in colonial times primarily by the Dutch who purchased land from the English proprietors of the colony. The early village grew up around a church, courthouse and a tavern built at a crossroads shortly after the American Revolution.
Somerville was originally a sparsely populated farming community, but rapidly grew after the completion of the railroad in the 1840s and development of water power along the Raritan River in the 1850s.
Learn more about Somerville's history and historic properties
Residents
Pay parking tickets, find parking lots, get residential permits, and more.
If you own a residential property, you can repair or install sidewalks at bulk rates.
Find your street on the street sweeping map to see what day your street is swept.
Apply for permits for your construction project or repairs.
Apply for a permit to use your street for a neighborhood block party.
Get or renew your dog or cat license.
Businesses
Apply for a permit for a commercial kitchen, cooking at a public event, or other activities.
Apply for a permit for outdoor dining on the sidewalk outside of your business.
Learn about our 5 redevelopment areas and their business incentives.
Businesses need to report recycling materials collected every year.
If you are hosting a special event, you need to submit an emergency action plan.
Register your business for annual fire inspections.
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