Department of Public Works

DPW Vehicle BannerOn June 26, 2018, the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to approve the creation of a Department of Public Works pursuant to Section 11 of the Town Manager Act.  The Public Works Department has oversight over Shrewsbury public infrastructure, including public buildings, roadways, parks, and our water utility.

  1. Town of Shrewsbury DPW Launches New Citizen Reporting Tool Powered by SeeClickFix

    The Town of Shrewsbury Department of Public Works (DPW) has launched SeeClickFix which will allow citizens to report items through a mobile app that they would have previously had to call or email to have resolved. This includes potholes, visibility... Read on...

  2. Temporary Stormwater Management Permitting Changes due to COVID-19

    The DPW does not anticipate any major delays in permit process for Stormwater Management, but some temporary changes have been made in the application process due to alternating work schedules and staff working from home. Read on...

  3. Shrewsbury Completes Solar Array at Home Farm Water Treatment Plant

    The Town of Shrewsbury Completes Solar Array at the Home Farm Water Treatment Plant as part of Improvements Project Using Grant Funds from the MA Department of Environmental Protection Read on...

  4. Important Update from the Water & Sewer Division - Unidirectional Flushing to Resume on Mon. 10/26

    October 23, 2020, 5:30 p.m. unidirectional flushing update: flushing has ended for the day and will continue on Monday, October 26th at 8:00 a.m. Read on...

  5. Important Update from the Water & Sewer Division - Water main repairs completed on Maple Ave

    The Water and Sewer Division has completed repairs to the water main on Maple Ave in the vicinity of Rosedale Ave. Water service has now been restored to the area. Read on...

  6. September 25, 2020 Update from the Water & Sewer Division - Route 20 Sewer Project

    J.L Raymaakers began construction on Route 20 (Hartford Turnpike) on May 18, 2020, and has installed approximately 8,300 linear feet of new 6-inch and 8-inch sewer force main and 280 linear feet of new 15-inch gravity sewer main. Read on...

  7. Important Message from the Water & Sewer Division - Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

    The annual drinking water quality report for calendar year 2019 is now ready and can be viewed at www.shrewsburyma.gov/depreportccr. This document, also known as the Customer Confidence Report, contains valuable information about our drinking water. Read on...

  8. Shrewsbury Completes Solar Array at Home Farm Water Treatment Plant

    The Town of Shrewsbury Completes Solar Array at the Home Farm Water Treatment Plant as part of Improvements Project Using Grant Funds from the MA Department of Environmental Protection Read on...
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