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. Important Message from the Water & Sewer Division - Emergency Water Main Repair on Sherwood Avenue

    Sept 22nd 12:30pm Update: The Water and Sewer Division has finished repairs to the emergency water main repair on Sherwood Ave. Water has been restored to the affected area. Read on...

  2. Important Notice from the Water & Sewer Division - Flow Testing on 9/23

    On Thursday, September 23, 2021, at approximately 1:00pm, distribution system flow testing will be conducted near 384 South St. Residents and businesses in the vicinity may experience reduced pressure or discolored water. Read on...

  3. Important Message from the Water & Sewer Division - Water Service Interruption on September 21st

    On Tues, Sept 21, Ricciardi Bros, Inc., will be starting the School St water main project. School St from Main St to just past Sheehan Dr will not have water between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to allow the work to be completed. Detours will be in place. Read on...

  4. DPW Contests - Win PAYT Bags!!!! & DPW Logo Design

    Don't forget to enter our two contests!! Read on...

  5. Overnight Work on the Route 140 Bridge

    Overnight work will begin on the Route 140 Bridge Monday, September 20th, from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Read on...

  6. Important Message from the Water and Sewer Division - Leak Detection Starting on 8/30

    JMR Water Services will be completing leak detection on the Town's water distribution system over the next month, weather permitting. Employees of JMR will walk, ride scooters, and drive vehicles to analyze the water system and report any detected leaks Read on...

  7. Important Message from the Water and Sewer Division - Leak Detection Starting on 8/30

    JMR Water Services will be completing leak detection on the Town's water distribution system over the next month, weather permitting. Employees of JMR will walk, ride scooters, and drive vehicles to analyze the water system and report any detected leaks Read on...

  8. Important Message from the Department of Public Works_Sewer Rates

    This is an important message from Water & Sewer a division within the Shrewsbury Department of Public Works. Read on...

  9. Important Message from the Water and Sewer Division - Seasonal Water Use Restrictions

    Seasonal Water Use Restrictions are in effect beginning on May 1, 2021, and will end on September 30, 2021. Read on...

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

    The annual drinking water quality report for calendar year 2020 is now ready and can be viewed online. This document, also known as the Customer Confidence Report, contains valuable information about our drinking water. Read on...
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