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Road construction updates: May 12 to May 16

Posted on May 9, 2025

Please plan for road closures and traffic delays due to construction, from May 12 to May 16. NJ American Water crews will be installing a water main on Veterans Memorial Drive West, between South Doughty Avenue and South Street. Expect minor traffic delays during working hours from 8 am to 4 pm. This work is...

2025 Memorial Day weekend

Posted on May 8, 2025

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend in downtown Somerville! Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming events, parking restrictions and road closures. Friday, May 23 6 to 9 pm Bring your own blankets and chairs and enjoy live music on Division Street! Saturday, May 24 5 to 9 pm The largest Cruise Night in the...

Planning Board public hearing for affordable housing plan

Posted on May 8, 2025

The Somerville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the draft 4th Round Housing Element and Fair Share Housing Plan at 6 pm, on May 28, 2025, at the Somerville Civic Center (24 Robeson Street, Somerville). Street parking is available on Robeson Street and Veterans Memorial Drive East. Livestream You may watch a livestream...

2025 Family Fun Ride

Posted on May 6, 2025

The 34th Annual Family Run Ride is your chance to ride on the famous Tour of Somerville bicycle race course! Date: Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day) Check-in time: 7:30 am Ride time: 8 to 8:30 am (before the Memorial Day parade and Tour of Somerville) Location: Starbucks (Davenport Street and Main Street) Please note, all participants must wear helmets...

This image shows the 2025 Somerville Memorial Day Parade route.

2025 Memorial Day parade and ceremony

Posted on May 3, 2025

The Memorial Day Parade will start at 8:15 am at the corner of Culver Street and East High Street, make its way to the Fire Museum on N. Doughty Avenue, and down West Main Street to S. Bridge Street. Families participating in the Family Fun Ride may join the parade as it continues down S....

Road construction updates: May 5 to May 9

Posted on May 2, 2025

UPDATE: Paving on Mountain Avenue was moved to Friday, May 9, starting at approximately 7 pm. -------------------------------------- Please plan for road closures and traffic delays due to construction, from May 5 to May 9. NJ American Water construction This work is part of the water main construction project. Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9:...

Somerville Library May 2025 calendar

Posted on April 28, 2025

The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what's happening in May! Infants, toddlers, and pre-school Mindful Minis Experience mindfulness through fun activities, energizing movement, and relaxation techniques. Join us in stretching, breathing, and sharing laughter to achieve inner peace and focus. Time: 10:30 am Dates: May 2, 16, 30...

Road construction updates: April 28 to May 2

Posted on April 27, 2025

5/1 UPDATE: Added PSE&G overnight work hours on Main Street on April 30 and May 1. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Please plan for road closures and traffic delays due to construction, from April 28 to May 2. NJ American Water construction Expect traffic delays during working hours (8 am to 4 pm), as NJ American Water continues working...

Rehill Avenue construction notice

Posted on April 24, 2025

Note: Phase 2 (paving) was postponed until May 1 and May 2. Phase 2 - update Nighttime milling and paving Dates: Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25 Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2 Work Hours: 8 pm to 6 am Rehill Avenue will be divided into 2 sections, with only 1 section scheduled...

Borough Hall restoration work

Posted on April 24, 2025

Our contractor (Dell Tech) has started working on the entrance and exterior of Borough Hall, located at 25 West End Avenue. This work will include: Restoration of select windows Rebuilding entry steps at the portico, south tower, and rear south entry Masonry repairs and painting various locations Restoration of the portico ceiling, light fixture, and...

Somerville's Earth Day Green Fair, town clean up and town swap

Save the dates for Earth Day 2025

Posted on April 23, 2025

Celebrate Earth Day with the Environmental Commission the weekend of April 25, 26 and 27! We have 3 opportunities to join in the festivities and make an impact with our community! Here are the highlights, with complete information about each event listed further below. Weekend highlights These events are rain or shine. Town Clean Up and...

Discolored water alert

Posted on April 22, 2025

Friday, April 25, 3:30 pm - The restrictions on using water are now over. You may resume doing laundry at this time. Tuesday, April 22, 5:13 pm - NJ American Water is working to resolve an issue with discolored water. Higher levels of sodium permanganate, used to treat water at the Raritan Millstone Water Treatment...

Road construction updates: April 21 to April 25

Posted on April 18, 2025

4/21 Update: PSE&G will be doing excavation work on multiple streets, as part of the gas construction project. Please plan for road closures, from Wednesday, April 23 to Friday, April 25 on: Williams Street at Grove Street Bartine Street at Culver Street N Gaston Avenue at Union Avenue Codington Place at Union Avenue Main Street...

Outreach team will be knocking on doors

Posted on April 11, 2025

Canvassers from the Somerset County Department of Human Services will be knocking on doors in Somerville, daily, from 1 to 6 pm, starting on Monday, April 15 April 22. They are part of a two-year outreach program to connect all Somerset County residents to service programs, including: addiction resources mental health resources food assistance services...

Community event cohosted by the Environmental Commission and Old Dutch Parsonage Historic Site

Free concert to conclude Earth Day weekend

Posted on April 11, 2025

The Somerville Environmental Commission and the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites are co-hosting a concert of historical music to conclude Somerville's Earth Day weekend celebration. Colonial Crossroads in the Old Dutch Garden: Music of Africa and Europe Meet Date: Sunday, April 27 Time: 2 pm Location: Wallace House and Old Dutch...

Road construction updates: April 14 to April 18

Posted on April 10, 2025

West Cliff Street Parking will not be permitted on both sides of West Cliff Street, between Davenport Street and Ross Street. A contractor crew will be completing work for Somerville Middle School, from 6 am to 6 pm, Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18. Union Avenue (Rt. 28) and Roosevelt Place PSE&G will be...

Somerville Memorial Day Parade. 8:15 am, Monday, May 26, Downtown Somerville. www.SomervilleNJ.org/parade

Volunteer to drive in the Memorial Day Parade

Posted on April 6, 2025

Save the date for the Somerville Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, in downtown Somerville! The parade will start at 8:15 am and last for approximately 1 hour. Parade vehicles Do you have a military-style vehicle you'd like to showcase in the parade? Can you drive a disabled veteran in your convertible car? Register...

Community garden lottery opens on March 28

Posted on April 5, 2025

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a budding enthusiast, the Environmental Commission invites you to enter the raffle to receive a vegetable garden bed at the Jay Scott Community Garden! How to get started Fill out the online application form by April 15, 2025 Provide your Somerville residency details Winners will be announced on April...

Road construction updates: April 7 to April 11

Posted on April 4, 2025

Somerset Street NJ American Water will be installing a water main at the Somerset Street and Middaugh Street intersection. Expect minor traffic delays during working hours (8 am to 4 pm). Learn more about this project. Rehill Avenue Our contractor crew will continue working on Rehill Avenue, between Union Avenue and E. Main Street. Road...

Road construction updates: March 31 to April 4

Posted on March 28, 2025

Rehill Avenue Our contractor crew will continue working on Rehill Avenue, between Union Avenue and E. Main Street. Road will remain open, but there will be a single-lane alternating traffic pattern in active work zones. Please plan for delays in this area. PSE&G crews will also be working on Rehill Avenue, near the hospital. They...