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What is the Main Street music schedule?

The Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA) plays music on speakers along Main Street throughout the year. The regular schedule is:

Thursday 4 to 8 pm
Friday 4 to 8 pm
Saturday 2 to 6 pm
Sunday 1 to 5 pm

If you have any questions, please contact the DSA at hello@DowntownSomerville.org.

How to dig safely

Underground electric, gas, communications and water lines are everywhere, even on private property. NJ state law requires that anyone digging must call 1-800-272-1000 or 811, so that operators can markout underground utilities. You must call at least 3 days before any digging project, such as installing, removing or replacing:

trees and tree stumps
curbs
street and signposts
mailbox posts
fences
decks
additions
new gardens

How do I apply for a liquor license?

If you have any questions about obtaining a liquor license in Somerville, please contact Zina Van Ness, Deputy Clerk, at ZVanNess@SomervilleNJ.org or 908-725-2300, ext. 1956.

Food Drive, November 1 to December 10, 2025

Help us stock the community food pantry

Posted on November 5, 2025

We are proud to partner with the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Food Pantry to support local families facing food insecurity. Join us in making a difference by donating non-perishable food items over the next few weeks. All collected items will be distributed through the food pantry to benefit our Somerville neighbors in need. Thank you...

Register for winter basketball

Posted on November 1, 2025

Registration is now open for our Winter Basketball League and Basketball Clinic! Basketball League Grades 3 to 8 Register by November 1 Learn more Basketball Clinic Grades 1 and 2 Register by December 30 Learn more Register online at https://register.CommunityPass.net/somerville

register now for the Somerville 5K Turkey Trot

Road closures on Thanksgiving morning

Posted on November 1, 2025

The 10th Annual Somerville 5K Turkey Trot will be held on Thursday, November 27, from 8:45 am to 10 am. The race will take place on local roads. Please expect temporary road closures and traffic delays during this time. This beloved Somerville tradition brings runners, walkers, families, and friends together to celebrate the holiday and...