The City is replacing the Municipal Courthouse building on Turnpike Drive. The current courthouse is more than 60 years old. Originally constructed as two smaller buildings, which served as City Hall and the police station, the two buildings were merged to form the existing facility over multiple renovations and additions.
Because it wasn't purpose-built as a courthouse, the Court faces many challenges in its daily operations. It lacks standard safety and security features for modern courthouses, and accessibility is inadequate because most of the buildings were constructed before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed.
The new courthouse and a new Community Reach Center building will be built on the existing courthouse’s parking lot, which will allow the courthouse to remain fully operational during the anticipated two years of construction.
The City worked closely with neighbors and community members throughout the design process to ensure the courthouse campus reflects community priorities. In addition to a more safe, secure, and accessible courthouse, the site will feature a new park and playground for the community.
