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 Reminder from the Water & Sewer Division - Service Interruption due to Flushing Program

    On Monday, November 23, 2020, contractor Hydra Tech will continue flushing the Concord Rd, Minuteman Way, Bunker Hill Rd, and Lexington Rd area starting at 8:00 a.m. Due to the flushing, this area will not have water until around 6:00 p.m. Read on...

  5. Important Update from the Water & Sewer Division - Flushing to Resume on Mon, 11/23 at 8:00 a.m.

    November 21, 2020, 2:30 p.m. unidirectional flushing update: flushing has ended for the day and will continue on Monday, November 23rd at 8:00 a.m., weather permitting. Read on...

  6. 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...

  7. Important Message from the Water & Sewer Division - Water Valve Cleaning and Exercising

    In addition to daily unidirectional flushing, Hydra Tech will be cleaning and exercising water valves in Zone 2 to prepare for flushing. 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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