Engineering

The Department of Public Works Engineering Division manages the efforts related to the design development and construction of the town’s various infrastructure improvement projects.

Typical infrastructure improvement projects relate to water, sewer, and drainage maintenance, improvements, or extensions. The Engineering Division administers the Town’s Roadway Management Program, which involves the programming of annual roadway and sidewalk maintenance town-wide.

The Engineering Division manages many projects from conception to completion including initial concepts and estimates, survey, design, environmental permitting, bid document development, bid review and award, abutter notification, and construction supervision. The construction supervision aspect of these projects includes overseeing the contractor for conformance to plans and specifications, quantifying work performed for payment, and interacting with area residents to answer any questions and concerns.

Additionally, the Town hires engineering consultants for certain larger capital projects. The Engineering Division works closely with consultants from project conception to completion, providing input, review, and assistance throughout the project’s development.

The Engineering Division provides assistance and inspections to various Private Contractors, when those projects will connect to Town infrastructure.  

The Public Works Administration Office administers the Street Opening Permit process, including issuing permits and inspection of construction relating to Street Opening Permits, requiring inspection of all work done on Town roads by developers, contractors and homeowners, ensuring proper materials and methods are used in all work.  Please contact Steve Robertson at (978) 436-9178 for questions or concerns relating to Street Opening Permits, or to request a construction inspection. Please refer to the Street Opening Permit page for additional information.

Occupancy Permits may be left at the DPW Administration Office for sign off of Sewer, Water, Highway, and Engineering sections of the Occupancy Permit. Verification will be made with each Division to ensure that all aspects of the project are in order, all requirements have been met, and billing is up to date.  Please allow at least 48 hrs for processing of Occupancy Permits by Public Works. Additional time may be required if any Division has concerns with the Permit. Please contact Steve Robertson at (978) 436-9178 for questions pertaining to Occupancy Permits.

Traffic Or Construction Issue

Construction Issue?

1. If you need assistance please reach out to Kathleen Rettman at Engineering either by email or by phone at (978) 671 – 1300. She will be able to direct you to the correct project manager.
2. If you want more information on a project it can be found here!

Traffic Issue

If you see speeding on your street, have motorcycle issues on your street, or see general lack of consideration for traffic regulations please call (978) 671 – 0900 and ask to speak with the Traffic Safety Officer. 

Traffic can be caused by many factors including accidents, blocking the box, and general rush hour. Many of these issues are just a fact of life.