At the direction of Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the city’s Capital Projects Division is leading efforts to repair Somerville City Hall’s clock tower and install a new slate roof as well as new rubber roofing around the clock tower. These repairs will help protect the structure and architectural details of the City’s historic city hall (originally construction in 1852).  

Construction will be carried out in two phases by the city’s contractor. The first phase, the clock tower repair, is expected to begin on Saturday, November 2.   

 

The second phase, replacement of the slate roof, is currently planned for this upcoming spring 2025. More detailed information regarding this second phase will be shared early next year.   

 

City Hall hours will not be affected by work to repair the clock tower. The main entrance to City Hall will remain open as usual.  

 

For more information and periodic updates, visit the project website at somervillema.gov/clocktower.