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Notice of public meetings: Environmental Commission

Posted on January 9, 2026

The Borough of Somerville Environmental Commission has scheduled its meetings at 7 pm prevailing time on the following dates for 2026: January 13 February 10 March 10 April 14 May 12 June 9 July 14 August 11 September 8 October 13 November 10 December 8 Meetings will be held at 24 Robeson Street, Somerville, New...

Notice of public meetings: Recreation Committee

Posted on January 9, 2026

The Somerville Recreation Committee (SRC), of the Borough of Somerville, have resolved that all committee meetings will be held at 6 pm prevailing time, at a TBA virtual or physical address. The 2026 SRC meetings will be held on the following dates: Wednesday, February 4 Wednesday, March 4 Wednesday, April 1 Wednesday, May 6 Wednesday,...

Contract award notices: Professional Services

Posted on January 8, 2026

Notice of Non-Fair and Open Contract Award The Borough of Somerville has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service contracts pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(I). This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Municipal Clerk at 25 West End Avenue,...

Notice of public meetings: Borough Council

Posted on January 8, 2026

Resolution 26-0101-001 Establishing 2026 Meeting Procedure Be it resolved that all 2026 Executive Session meetings will be held at 6 pm, followed, by the regular meetings of the Borough Council of the Borough of Somerville, which will be held at Somerville Civic Center located at 24 Robeson Street, Somerville at 7 pm prevailing time, for...

Notice of public meetings: Library Board of Trustees

Posted on January 8, 2026

Borough of Somerville Notice of Public Meetings Somerville Library Board 2026 The meetings are held at Somerville Civic Center, 24 Robeson Street, Somerville Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30 pm Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:30 pm Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm Kevin Sluka, RMC

Contract award notice: Redevelopment and Affordable Housing

Posted on January 6, 2026

Notice of EUS contract award: Risk Management

Posted on January 6, 2026

Notice of EUS contract award The Borough of Somerville has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Municipal Clerk at 25 West End Avenue, Somerville, New...

Notice of EUS contract award: Economic Development

Posted on January 6, 2026

Notice to bidders: Solid waste collection

Posted on January 6, 2026

Notice to bidders Borough of Somerville Solid waste collection Public notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by Somerville, New Jersey for the collection and disposal of solid waste for the Borough of Somerville. Bids will be opened and read in public on March 11, 2026 at 10 am prevailing time at...

PSE&G gas construction update: January 2, 2026

Posted on January 2, 2026

January 5 update: Division Street At this time, no official digging work or service interruption will begin on Division Street until January 12. The project will start with the installation of the main pipe at the intersection of Main Street and Division Street. Over the course of approximately two weeks (at most), crews will then...

Temporary closure of online tax payment portal

Posted on December 30, 2025

Effective December 31, 2025, at 4 pm, the online tax payment portal will be unavailable due to the annual system rollover. Online access will resume in mid-January. During this time, tax payments may be made by mail or in person at the Tax Office. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm....

2025 Christmas tree recycling and disposal options

Posted on December 30, 2025

Somerville residents may drop off Christmas trees beginning January 2, 2026, weather permitting. The Public Works Department will accept trees through January 30, 2026. Drop-off location Carol Pager Sports Complex parking lot 100 Green Street Special assistance Residents who need special assistance may request curbside pickup. Please call 908-698-1643. Somerset County recycling program The Somerset...

Join us for the Somerville annual Reorganization Meeting

Join us at the 2026 reorganization meeting

Posted on December 29, 2025

The Borough Council annual reorganization meeting will be held on January 1, 2026. Time: 12 pm Location: Somerville Middle School, 51 W. Cliff Street Note: Use the entrance in the back parking lot on West High Street Video: We are unable to livestream this meeting, but we will post a recording on our YouTube channel....

PSE&G gas main construction on Division Street and Main Street

Posted on December 29, 2025

Beginning in January, PSE&G will continue working on the gas main construction project, on Division Street and West Main Street. On Division Street, PSE&G will replace 435 feet of gas main and 15 gas service connections. On West Main Street, PSE&G will replace approximately 1,450 feet of gas main and about 45 gas service connections...

2025 holiday schedule

Posted on December 29, 2025

Please note the revised schedule for municipal services during the holiday season. Wednesday, December 24 Borough Hall will be open on Christmas Eve, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Garbage collection will operate as usual. Thursday, December 25 Borough Hall offices will be closed on Christmas Day. Garbage collection is suspended and will resume with...

Special Borough Council meeting on December 29

Posted on December 23, 2025

The Mayor and Council will hold a Special Council Meeting: Date: December 29, 2025 Time: 5 pm (we expect the public session to start at approximately 5:45 pm 5:30 pm) Location: Somerville Civic Center, 24 Robeson Street Livestream link (public session) Meeting agenda The meeting will begin at 5 pm with the adoption of a...

Register for winter basketball

Posted on December 10, 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

November road improvement projects

Posted on December 9, 2025

The Borough currently has several roadway and drainage improvement projects underway to enhance safety, pavement conditions, and stormwater management. Below is an overview of the ongoing work. Please note that all work is weather permitting. Safe Routes to Transit project Start: November 2025 Hours: 7 am to 5 pm Locations: 22 intersections (listed below) Work...

Somerville 5K Turkey Trot, 10th anniversary

A big thanks for a great Turkey Trot

Posted on December 9, 2025

We are pleased to share the results of the 10th annual Somerville 5K Turkey Trot, held on Thanksgiving morning. This year, the event welcomed 1,573 participants and generated over $40,000 in support of recreation programs, events, and facilities. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to this year’s success, including participants, volunteers and...

Food Drive, November 1 to December 10, 2025

Help us stock the community food pantry

Posted on December 8, 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...

2025 Holiday Lights Parade route

Posted on December 2, 2025

The Somerville Fire Department invites you to the 14th Annual Holiday Lights Parade on Saturday, December 6. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6 pm and end at approximately 10 pm. More than 70 emergency vehicles, decorated by volunteer first responders from across New Jersey, will travel through Somerville, led by Santa Claus himself....

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

Posted on November 30, 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 closures on Thanksgiving morning

Posted on November 25, 2025

Event updates Registration Same-day registrations will be accepted on Thanksgiving, at the orange and black tent, from 7 to 8:45 am. Payment is cash only (exact change appreciated). The fee is $45. Children pay the full registration fee. Sweatshirts will not be provided for same-day registrations. Participants registering on race day cannot be placed on...

Benefits of fallen leaves. Learn how to make the most of this annual natural resource.

The benefits of fallen leaves

Posted on November 19, 2025

Every autumn, trees in Somerville change color and drop their leaves. The Borough collects these leaves using vacuum trucks. This is the usual way many towns handle leaf cleanup. However, fallen leaves are more useful than many people realize. They help support local plants and animals, and removing them every year costs taxpayers money. Leaves...

House Decor Contest winners announced

Posted on October 31, 2025

The competition was TOUGH this year. Every house brought its A-game, but a few truly stood out from the cobwebs. Winners The Gold Standard of Scary 20 Everit Dr A Doll-lightful Horror Show 7 Cammann Pl Pumpkin Spice and a Ghostly Delight 146 W Cliff St Honorable Mentions 42 Ross St 87 Eastern States Pkwy...