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.

FAQ Topic: Property & housing

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 … Continued

Do I need a moving permit?

A moving permit is not required if you’re moving to Somerville. Please reach out to the Fire Marshal’s office to confirm if a fire inspection is required.

How do I report a housing code violation?

Call the Property Maintenance Officer at (908) 460-6850 to report: private property maintenance issues construction without permits concerns about zoning violations

How do I pay my property taxes?

Pay your property taxes online using the block/lot as the identifier. A convenience fee will be applied for online payments. You may pay with cash (exact change) or check at the Tax Office in Borough Hall, Monday to Friday, until 3 pm. Learn more about how to pay your property tax bill.

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