Thanksgiving Advisory: Expect temporary road closures  on Thursday, 8:45 to 10 am, for the Somerville 5K Turkey Trot. Borough Hall and the Library will be closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday. Garbage collection is suspended Thursday and will resume with an extra pickup on Friday.

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The Public Works and Engineering departments work closely together to maintain public infrastructure, manage roadways, and issue permits. Engineering services are a shared service initiative with the Somerset County Engineering Department.

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PSE&G informational meeting for work on Division and Main Streets

Posted on November 20, 2025

PSE&G will begin scheduled and necessary infrastructure upgrades on Division Street and Main Street between Maple Street and Doughty Avenue, on or around January 12, 2026. The work will continue in project phases through early 2027. To ensure downtown businesses and residents remain informed, representatives from PSE&G and the Borough of Somerville will host an...
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Road construction: August 25 to August 29

Posted on August 22, 2025

Updated on 8/26 to add PSE&G work on a section of N. Gaston Road (milling, paving and striping). Date: Thursday, August 28 Work Hours: overnight, 8 pm start Location: N. Gaston Road, between Main Street and Union Ave (Rt. 28) All work is weather permitting. NJ American Water will continue working on the water main...
road construction notice

Road construction: August 18 to August 22

Posted on August 15, 2025

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)

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