Project updates
- October 9: The main entrance is now open. The contractor will return on Monday to finish any remaining work.
- October 8: Work on the main entrance at Borough Hall will be finished by Thursday, October 9. The contractor will leave the site, and the building will be open to the public for the Journey Through the Past event on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12. The contractor will return on Monday to finish any remaining work at the portico.
Borough Hall entrance closure
Beginning Tuesday, September 23, the Borough Hall main entrance and driveway will be closed for approximately 4 weeks to accommodate ongoing improvements.
During this time:
- Please use the Somerville Library main entrance to access the building.
- Follow posted directional signage for safe navigation.
- The parking lot will remain open and accessible throughout the project.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue this restoration work. Please stay tuned for further updates.
Project updates
- August 22: Workers will be applying paint remover to the exterior walls of the portico (main entrance). Access to the building will remain open, but please use caution when entering or exiting the building.
- August 15: We’re working on the portico (Borough Hall’s main entrance) from today through Tuesday. Please use the right side of the main door to enter the building.
- August 13: This project will be completed by the end of October.
- July 29: The Borough Hall portico (main entrance) and driveway will be closed in September (for 2 to 3 weeks). We will provide an alternate building entrance and confirm the exact dates.
Borough Hall restoration work
Our contractor (Dell Tech) is working on the entrance and exterior of Borough Hall, located at 25 West End Avenue.
This work will include:
- Restoration of select windows
- Rebuilding entry steps at the portico, south tower, and rear south entry
- Masonry repairs and painting various locations
- Restoration of the portico ceiling, light fixture, and doors
- Installation of new handrails and guardrails
- Removal of paint from interior brick walls at the portico
- Installation of new plaques at the roadside and interior locations
For your safety, please avoid walking beneath or within the range of any scaffolding structures.
About this project
The Borough was awarded a $218,907 grant from the NJ Historic Trust in 2023 to restore the entry portico and exterior of the historic Daniel Robert House (Borough Hall). On November 4, 2024, the Borough Council authorized a $549,800 contract to Dell Tech, of Dover. Restoration work started in April 2025 and should be completed by the end of September October November 2025.