Great progress is being made on the new courthouse! Residents driving past the site will notice ongoing exterior masonry work, continued material deliveries, and increased activity as crews work on both exterior and interior construction. 

Work happening now includes: 

As exterior work nears completion, construction activity will increasingly shift indoors. Upcoming work includes drywall installation, interior finishes, flooring, and continued plumbing and electrical installation. As work transitions to the interior of the building, there may be less visible activity from outside the site. 

After the Municipal Courthouse project moves into its final phase of construction in 2027, adjacent neighborhood streets that were impacted by heavy machinery will be inspected and repaired. Grove Street will be repaved once construction is completed. The City will also inspect Hooker Street and the adjacent streets throughout construction to monitor their condition and recommend repairs as needed.  

The City is committed to being a good neighbor and steward of our community, and we will leave all impacted areas in equal, if not better, condition when we have completed the new Municipal Courthouse. Thank you again for your patience.  

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For more information about the project, please visit our project webpage. 

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.