Services

Somerset is happy to provide a variety of services to its residents both directly through the Town or through our partners. Listed below is a quick rundown of just some of the services provided to residents and for more information on our service providers you can visit the Service Contacts page. Major services include trash, recycling, and compost service; snow & leaf removal; the Town Pool and other recreational facilities, Town Hall rentals, election information, notary services, permitting, and regulations. Other services include emergency services, public education, and utilities.

Emergency Services
The main source of police protection in Somerset comes from Montgomery County’s Second District police force. Somerset also employs, part-time, off-duty Montgomery County police officers as a secondary source of police protection. These officers work nonstructured schedules on various days and times throughout the year.

Public Education
The Town of Somerset is fortunate to be in a cluster of outstanding Montgomery County Public Schools. The Town is particularly lucky to have the public elementary school within the town's boundaries. The cluster includes:
Utilities
Town utilities are provided through the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) for water and sewer, Washington Gas for gas, and Pepco for electricity.