Official page of the Borough of Watchung, NJ Watchung is a Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey.
The name 'Watchung' comes from the Lenni Lenape Native Americans, meaning 'high hills'.
Operating as usual
Traffic Impact Alert
ROAD Closure on CR531 Hillcrest in Warren starting, Mon. 11/21. The work area will be closed for construction by PSE&G for approx. 6 weeks during the working hours of 9:00am-4:00pm.
Check out the post for more details or go to warrennj.org to view the detour map.
Remember to Vote in the Special School Election
December 13, 2022
Polls Open: 6am to 8pm
Polling Location:
Firemen's Exempt Hall, 57 Mountain Blvd
Watchung Ave Closure from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Avenue North of Johnston Drive and Somerset Street Northbound are closed for overnight construction
Watchung Ave Re-Opened from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Ave Northbound to the Circle is now re-opened
Watchung Ave Closure from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Avenue North of Johnston Drive and Somerset Street Northbound are closed for overnight construction
Watchung Ave Re-Opened from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Ave Northbound to the Circle is now re-opened
Hillcrest Road Now Open from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
UPDATE: Hillcrest is now open in both directions. Hillcrest Road north bound lane will be closed for approximately two hours, beginning at 10 AM for utility work. Please plan an alternate route.
Watchung Ave Closure from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Avenue North of Johnston Drive and Somerset Street Northbound are closed for overnight construction
Watchung Ave Closure from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Avenue North of Johnston Drive and Somerset Street Northbound are closed for overnight construction
Hillcrest Road Now Open from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
UPDATE: Hillcrest is now open in both directions. Hillcrest Road north bound lane will be closed for approximately two hours, beginning at 10 AM for utility work. Please plan an alternate route.
Hillcrest Road North Temporary Closure from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Hillcrest Road north bound lane will be closed for approximately two hours, beginning at 10 AM for utility work. Please plan an alternate route.
Watchung Ave Closure from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Avenue North of Johnston Drive and Somerset Street Northbound are closed for overnight construction
Brookdale Rd is now Open. from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Brookdale Rd is now Open.
ON BEHALF OF THE WATCHUNG BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, Special School Board Election will be held on December 13, 2022. Polls will be open 6am to 8pm. Last day to register to vote-by-mail is November 22, 2022.
Any Voter that previously registered to vote-by-mail and wishes to opt-out of all future mail-in ballots, can do so by visiting: https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/elected-officials/county-clerk/election-division/vote-by-mail/opt-out-form
Brookdale Rd will be Closed from Mountain Blvd to Stirling Rd due to construction. Local traffic ... from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Brookdale Rd will be Closed from Mountain Blvd to Stirling Rd due to construction. Local traffic access from Stirling Rd.
Watchung Ave Closure from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Avenue North of Johnston Drive and Somerset Street Northbound are closed for overnight construction
Stirling Road Water Main Break from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Stirling Road is closed between Brookdale Road and the Watchung Circle due to a water main break. American Water is on scene, but expect widespread service distruption through the afternoon and into ...
WATER MAIN BREAK ALERT!
Stirling Road is closed between Brookdale Road and the Watchung Circle due to a water main break. American Water is on scene. Widespread service disruption may be experieced as repairs are ongoing. Further updates will be pushed out as circumstances warrant. Thank you for your patience.
Watchung Ave Re-Opened from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Ave Northbound to the Circle is now re-opened
Watchung Ave Closed from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Avenue North of Johnston Drive and Somerset Street Northbound are closed for overnight construction
Stay informed visit: www.watchungnj.gov
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Watchung will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 9:30 am
Due to expected inclement weather, this event will be held inside BOROUGH HALL.
All are invited to attend.
Watchung Ave Re-Opened from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Ave Northbound to the Circle is now re-opened
Watchung Ave Closed from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Avenue North of Johnston Drive and Somerset Street Northbound are closed for overnight construction
Watchung Ave re-opened from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Ave Northbound to the Circle is now re-opened.
Watchung Ave Closed from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Avenue North of Johnston Drive and Somerset Street Northbound are closed for overnight construction
Come join us for our annual Tree of Lights event on Saturday, December 3rd at 5:30PM at the Village Green. This year we will be honoring the origins of the event and bringing back some of our founding members!
Want to dedicate a light? Head over to our website at www.watchungems.org and donate! 🚑
THE MAYOR'S FACILITIES AD-HOC COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
PLEASE TAKE THIS SHORT SURVEY
Purpose of Survey: This informal survey shall help assess how well the current Watchung Borough Library is meeting the needs of its residents and visiting patrons. It is designed to better understand the current and changing needs relative to programs, services, materials, equipment, and other community needs.
You can access the survey on your mobile device by using the QR Code below or by clicking: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ha4cBWLruveY02iuff_UFYwiPs94cPClgrwhq68Fqc8/edit
If you prefer to download the survey from the Borough website, click here: https://watchungnj.gov/component/fileman/file/2022/October/FILLABLE%20Library%20Input%20Survey%202022.pdf?routed=1&container=fileman-files
Watchung Ave re-opened from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Ave Northbound to the Circle is now re-opened.
Watchung Ave Closed from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Avenue North of Johnston Drive and Somerset Street Northbound are closed for overnight construction
Tomorrow is Election Day!
If you did not participate in early voting or if you did not sign up for vote-by-mail, make sure you stop by your polling location to cast your votes.
Polls open from 6am to 8pm!!
Watchung Ave Re-Opened from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Ave Northbound to the Circle is now re-opened.
Watchung Ave Closure from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Avenue North of Johnston Drive and Somerset Street Northbound are closed for overnight construction
1st Annual Scarecrow Stroll & Contest was a great success! Congrats to the winner and participants!
Please remember to remove your scarecrow by Sunday, November 6th!
See you again next year! Thank you!
IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!
Daylight savings time ends at 2:00am on Sunday, November 6th.
Don't forget to change your SMOKE and CARBON MONOXIDE
alarm batteries!
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AT: https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/timechangecodetectors/index.html
Watchung Ave Re-Opened from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Ave Northbound to the Circle is now re-opened.
Watchung Ave Closure from Watchung Police Department : Nixle
Watchung Avenue North of Johnston Drive and Somerset Street Northbound are closed for overnight construction
ADVISORY - UPDDATED TENTATIVE PAVING SCHEDULE FOR JOHNSTON DRIVE AND SCOTT DRIVE.
15 Mountain Boulevard
Watchung, NJ
07069
| Monday | 8am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4pm |
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Check out these pumpkins!
Hay rides!
Don’t forget to stop by!
Join us this weekend for fun activities. Kickoff the day @Watchung Lake with the great 🎃 run /walk sponsored by the Watchung Hills Regional Municipal Alliance (registration required) - Race 🏃♂️ starts at 9am - Walk starts at 9am and 1pm Our Recreation Commission will be hosting the 🎃 decorating contest @Mobus Field from 9-2pm (sign up via website required). Remain with us as we bring back Watchung’s #harvestfestival from 12-2pm. We will have music, games, and prizes. Look out for the #ponyrides and #pettingzoo 😁 #watchungstrong #pumpkinraces #harvestactivities
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