Municipal Offices Moved, Renovations Underway In Mendham Township

MENDHAM, NJ — As construction work on the Mendham Township municipal building has started, all administrative offices have been successfully relocated to the former police station.

The temporary location change was announced several months in advance, as construction was being completed on the recently built police station, which is located at 4 West Main Street.

Amalia Duarte, a member of the Mendham Township Committee, reported that "the move into the old police station went smoothly." The former police station on Cherry Lane is in good shape as the roof was repaired several years ago and interior walls just got a fresh coat of paint.

According to Duarte, the area is sturdy enough to hold the additional staff members as well as a potential use in the future. When their temporary stay is over, the Township Committee will look into the possibility of repurposing the old police station.

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The municipal building is currently undergoing a complete transformation, and while no final completion date has been announced, officials said that the renovations are proceeding on schedule.

"The project is slated to take about 8 to 12 months, so we are planning to be here for about a year," Township Administrator Jason Gabloff said.

Authorized improvements in the approved renovation project include a major remodel of the nearly century-old Town Hall, which houses the municipal offices and the library.

According to a township statement, the space will require a new roof, HVAC system, new paint and flooring throughout, as well as two new bathrooms that will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The library will be expanded under the new plans, which will necessitate the removal of the original front stair case, according to Gabloff. Asbestos removal is also necessary throughout the building, as is other demolition work in the library and upstairs portion of the building.