Highway Division

Learn more about the MassDOT-led effort to resurface and rework a large section of Route 116 / Newton Street in the PDF below. 

116 Main Project Area

Town-wide Winter Parking Ban

Parking is allowed on the even numbered side of streets on even numbered days, and on the odd-numbered side of streets on odd-numbered days. There is no parking allowed on either side of the following streets:

  • Bardwell Street
  • Bridge Street
  • Lamb Street
  • Lower North Main Street
  • Main Street
  • Route 116

Residents residing on these streets are encouraged to utilize the Town parking lot across from the Egg and I Restaurant, and side / secondary streets nearby, while observing the odd / even restrictions.

Responsibilities

Highway Division of the DPW provides residents with a safe and comprehensive public works infrastructure throughout town. Division responsibilities include:

  • Adopt An Island Program
  • DPW vehicle repair and maintenance
  • Drainage and sewer system maintenance and oversight
  • Highway and bridge maintenance and improvement
  • Road
  • Tree work and oversight

Seasonal Activities

The Highway Division is also responsible for many seasonal activities which include:

  • Town property line painting
  • Sign installations
  • Street sweeping
  • Roadside mowing
  • Snow and ice management and removal

Report Sewer Backup
To report a sewer backup or overflow, please call 413-538-5033, 24 hours a day, 365 days.