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Sealed proposals will be received by the Borough of Somerset for the following:

PHASE I – SEALCOAT & MICROPAVING: - Single Sealcoat with RS-2PM (E-2M)/CRS-2PM (E-3M). Cold laid latex modified emulsion pavement course in various locations within the Borough. Specific quantities and other information are included in the bid specification. Click Here >>

PHASE II – SUPERPAVE WEARING COURSE: – 9.5 mm, in place on various streets within the Borough. Specific quantities and other information are included in the bid specification. Click Here >>

Bid specifications can be obtained at the Borough Manager's Office, P.O. Box 71, 347 West Union Street, Somerset, PA 15501, by phoning (814) 443-2661 or by accessing the Borough's website at www.somersetborough.com.

All bids must be received on or before 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20th, 2013 at which time the sealed bids will be opened and read aloud.

Posted 6-3-13

Telemarketers have been falsely representing the Somerset Borough Police Department

A company named Team Spirit Promotions has recently been engaging in a telemarketing campaign in the Somerset area to sell ad space on a refrigerator magnet they plan to distribute in Somerset.  In addition to the ads, the magnet is to also contain emergency numbers.

Unfortunately, the telemarketers have been falsely representing that the Somerset Borough Police Department is “sponsoring” their efforts and that they are “working hand-in-hand” with the department.  A common ploy is also to tell people that Chief Randy Cox has personally endorsed the effort.

None of the above is accurate or true.  The Somerset Police Department does not engage in solicitation of funds to the general public and never engages in any type of phone solicitation.  Further, neither the Somerset Borough Police Department nor any of its members, including the Chief of Police, have any type of relationship or agreement with Team Spirit Promotions.

Any community business may feel free to contact the department should they have any concerns.

Posted 3-8-13

2012 Annual Drinking Water
Quality Report

PWSID# 4560042

Posted: April 3, 2013

We are pleased to present to you this year's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Click to view.

Recycling Collections

Waste Management will be picking up recyclables for every resident in Somerset Borough beginning Monday, March 26th, 2012.

Please place your plastics, clear and colored glass and aluminum in a container near the curb of your street. Collection days will resume every Monday thereafter.

There is no charge for this service.

Posted 3-23-12

Public Comment Policy

Adopted by the Council of the Borough of Somerset: January 24, 2011

Council The Pennsylvania Sunshine Act (65 Pa. C.S. 701, et seq.) provides that the Board or Council of a political subdivision shall provide a reasonable opportunity at each advertised regular meeting and advertised special meeting for residents of the political subdivision or for taxpayers of the political subdivision or to comment on matters of concern, official action or deliberation which are or may be before the Board or Council prior to taking official action. (710.1).

To assure compliance with the Act, to inform members of the public who may wish to make comment, and to provide for predictable and orderly implementation of the public comment period, Somerset Borough Council has adopted this Public Comment Policy. READ MORE >