Photos From the
J. Michael Ruane Judicial Center Opening
Chief Justice Mulligan welcomes the family of J. Michael Ruane to the opening ceremony of the courthouse named in his memory.
Court employees and guests wait for the ceremony to begin.
The Trial Court Honor Guard prepares to lead state and local officials into the courtroom to begin the ceremony.
Lt. Governor Timothy Murray addresses those gathered to celebrate the opening of the J. Michael Ruane Judicial Center.
SJC Justice Robert Cordy provides a historical perspective on judicial proceedings in Salem. From left are: Senator Fred Berry, Mayor Kimberley Driscoll and Representative John Keenan.
DCAM Commissioner Carole Cornelison expresses the Administration’s interest in renovating the Probate and Family Court in Salem to complete the complex.
Superior Court Judge Howard Whitehead commends the daily efforts of courthouse employees to ensure the delivery of justice.
From left, the son, granddaughter and wife of the late Chief Justice Zoll unveil the plaque in his memory at the courtroom entrance.
The Law Library in the Judicial Center is located in the former First Baptist Church, which was relocated on the site to make space for the courthouse construction.
