Work to clear the anchor and plantings in front of the existing Ship Bottom municipal building as well as the parking spaces has begun as the contractor prepares the site for the construction of a new borough hall, between 16th and 17th streets on the Boulevard. The area has been fenced off for safety purposes.

Mayor William Huelsenbeck said last week the anchor and plantings have been relocated. The next step is for the contractor to drive new pilings for the new municipal building.