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About the Department of Public Works
For an overview of our Department and its subdivisions, view our About Public Works (PDF) document. You can also view the Public Works Photo Gallery.
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Cemetery
The Cemetery Division is responsible for maintenance of over 30 acres of cemetery at three separate locations, sale of grave plots, preparation of graves and oversight of funerals at Town cemeteries.
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Central Motors
The Central Motors Division maintains and repairs vehicles for nine divisions, town inspectors and administration. Vehicles range from light pickup trucks to heavy dump trucks and related construction equipment.
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Engineering
The Engineering Division maintains custody of all plans and engineering records, provides engineering review to development projects, manages the Town's stormwater management program, and more.
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Forestry
The Forestry Division handles the pruning and maintenance of our urban forest.
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Highway
The Highway Division is responsible for maintenance and repair of approximately 72 miles of Town roadway and 144 miles of Town sidewalk, maintenance and repair of paved areas abutting or contained within Town facilities, and the review and issuance of relevant permits.
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Parks
The Parks Division handles all maintenance needs for 88 acres of Town grounds, parks and recreational facilities.
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Property & Buildings
The Property and Buildings Division repairs and maintains Town facilities, including HVAC and lighting systems, street signs, signage for elections and Town functions, and the complex electrical wiring for the Town-wide fire alarm and emergency response systems.
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Trash & Recycling
Learn more about Watertown's trash and recycling programs.
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Water & Sewer
The Sewer Division maintains the Town's sewer system and meets reporting requirements of the EPA, DEP and MWRA for drinking water.