Proud To Serve

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerville Elks Lodge #1068 celebrated Flag Day Friday night at the green surrounding the Historic Somerset County Courthouse, a red, white and blue tribute to the symbol of a nation and the men and women who have served the country in the Armed Forces since the time of the Revolutionary War.

Entertainment was provided by the E-Boro Bandits, whose non-stop ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Today is recognized as Flag Day in the United States, but the borough will wait until Friday, June 18 for its official celebration on the green surrounding the Historic Somerset County Courthouse.

Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress:

"Resolved, That the flag of the ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerville Elks Lodge #1068 are proud to bring back the annual Flag Day event, canceled last year by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

The Flag Day Country Music Festival, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 18th, will be held on the grounds of the historic Somerset County Courthouse on East Main Street.

Open to the public, the event is free.

Entertainment ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Proud veterans snapped to salute and joined residents and public officials on the hallowed grounds of New Cemetery on South Bridge Street to commemorate the nation's war dead and honor the service of those who defended the USA during a 40-minute Memorial Day service.

The American flag flew at half-staff as several hundred gathered in a semi-circle in front of the portable ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - As they did last year, Mayor Dennis Sullivan and the Somerville Borough Council will join with American Legion Post 12 in the traditional Memorial Day Ceremony at New Cemetery on South Bridge Street.

The program will feature historical readings, musical selections, and military salutes.

Concerns with the COVID-19 virus forced cancellation of the 2021 Memorial Day ...