Public Works
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Director
15 Lake Street
Winchester, MA 01890
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00
(781) 721-7100

The Public Works Department is responsible for all endeavors relating to planning, operating, maintaining, and managing public buildings, ways, park lands, open space, public grounds, town cemeteries, water distribution systems, sewer collection systems, and the collection and disposal of solid waste. The Department also provides motor equipment maintenance services to all town departments. The goal of the Department is to provide efficient, effective, and economical services to the citizens of the Town at the desired level and in compliance with all-applicable laws and regulations.

DPW ADMINISTRATION


The goals of the Administration Subprogram are to provide continuous coordination and control of all divisions of Public Works through effective leadership and to ensure that all functions of the Public Works program are carried out completely and efficiently. These responsibilities are accomplished under the direction of the Director of Public Works with the assistance of the DPW Operations Manager, Water/Sewer Operations Manager, Facilities Manager, Cemetery Coordinator, and DPW Business Manager. The specific functions are budget preparation and internal expenditure control, clerical and accounting activities for the processing of payrolls, purchases, billings, utility invoices, as well as long-range planning. Staff ensures the Town's compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The DPW trains, motivates, and directs personnel to perform all program activities, interface with all town boards, commissions, and departments, as well as with municipal, utility, and regional authorities.

DPW Operations Manager – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Water & Sewer Operations Manager – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Cemetery Coordinator – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Operations Manager Buildings – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
DPW Business Manager – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it



Water and Sewer FAQ's

PERMITS

All fees are subject to change

News Rack Permit - $50 per year per publisher, $25 renewal per year

Street Opening Permit - $106 per permit


RIVER AND POND CLEAN-UP ASSISTANCE

The Town of Winchester DPW may be available to assist local community groups with river and pond clean-up events. Previously, the DPW has worked cooperatively with local Boy Scout troops on clean-ups along the Aberjona River and with the Friends of Winter Pond. For more information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , DPW Director at 781-721-7100