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.

Pedestrian safety event

Posted on October 15, 2025


Borough of Somerville special event

In recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month and just in time for Halloween, we are partnering with RideWise to host a casual, informational Walk & Talk event. The goal is to raise awareness about pedestrian safety while engaging directly with community members.

  • Tuesday, October 21
  • 12 to 1 PM
  • Meet outside Ambee Coffee (37 W. Main St, Somerville, NJ)

Event highlights

  • Chat with RideWise and Somerville officials about safe walking practices
  • Free giveaways, including candy, bike reflectors, brochures, and more
  • Learn how you and your family can stay safe while walking, especially on Halloween

Participants will have the chance to win a special Halloween Safety Gift Basket, featuring:

  • A $20 Sweet Parlor Ice Cream gift card
  • Bike reflector
  • Candy
  • Pedestrian safety materials, including the 31 Days of Pedestrian Safety Booklet

Special guests

  • Council Member Theresa Bonner, Borough of Somerville
  • Sierra Saint-Vil, RideWise Marketing & Communications Specialist

This event is open to all Somerville residents. Come out, learn how to keep your Halloween safe, and help make our community a safer place for everyone walking.

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