Department of Public Works

On June 26, 2018, the Shrewsbury Select Board 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.

Snow plow pushing snow down street

Please view each of our Division pages for more information on their activities.

  1. SELCO to Perform Streetlight Work on Exit 22 of I-290 and Main Street intersection

    Work is to be performed at night with only one ramp closed at a time during the work. Motorists should expect some traffic delays, and should be prepared to seek alternate routes. Read on...

  2. Main Street Paving Continues

    Main Street overnight paving is to continue next week starting Monday Read on...

  3. Reconstruction of Main Street from I-290 to Town Center

    The Main Street Reconstruction Project seeks to improve roadway and pedestrian safety from the I-290 ramps to Maple Ave through a more consistent road width, sidewalks on both sides, and improved signalization at the Old Mill and Ireta Rd intersection. Read on...

  4. Yard Waste Drop-off Program - Leaves and Grass Only - Next opportunity is July 13, 2019

    There are 3 remaining Saturdays to dispose of leaves and grass at the Municipal Garage located on 211 South Street from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Read on...

  5. Route 20 Corridor Master Plan - Public Information Meetings

    MassDOT will be holding two informational meetings relative to the Route 20 Corridor Master Plan. The meetings will both be held on Monday June 24th in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at 100 Maple Ave at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Read on...

  6. Shrewsbury Department of Public Works 2019 Construction Projects

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  7. Stormwater Regulations and Utility in Effect

    On February 19, 2019, the Board of Sewer Commissioners voted to adopt the Stormwater Management Rules & Regulations, Utility Rates, Credit Policy, and Application Review & Inspection Fee. Read on...

  8. Hearing to be Held on Fees for Federally Mandated Stormwater Regulation

    Stormwater fees are coming this summer. Read on...

  9. Frisbee Dog Show

    Monday June 24 @ 6:30pm, Oak MS Football Field Read on...

  10. Holdin' Back Concert July 4th

    Thursday July 4th from 5-7pm. Doll Carriage & Bike Parade at 4:30pm Read on...
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