Needham DPW

The Department of Public Works designs, administers and operates the highway, parks, forestry, water, sewer & drains, and recycling & waste in Needham.

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As a reminder, with significant rainfall it is typical for roadways to collect stormwater as it works it way through our drainage system and will take some time to dissipate . DO NOT drive along roadways that have significant flooding.
#NeedhamDPW #StormWatch #Stormwater

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🌧️DPW was just notified about a heavy weather pattern heading towards Needham. that may bring up to 2" - 3" in a short period of time. The current timing of the weather event is 9:00am - 1:00pm and is indicated to have a high threat of flooding.

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Please check local catch basins and report any localized flooding via SeeClickFix so our teams can promptly investigate. https://t.co/iNnMC0KoGH

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August's paint reuse and recycle day is this Saturday!
Needham residents with a current RTS sticker are invited to stop by the RTS between 8:00am - 3:30pm with old paint products. The swap shop will be CLOSED.
#NeedhamDPW #RecyclingandSolidWasteDivision #ReUse #Recycle

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Needham DPW is addressing flooding throughout Town. Most waterbodies are surcharging. Areas are starting to dry out. We are focusing on the roadways first.

Report flooding issues to https://t.co/iNnMC0KoGH

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Please allow time for flooding to recede, it does take substantial time during major rain events.
Due to the need to provide an in field response, we may not update our response in real time.
All Emergency Situations should be reported to Needham Police Department.
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On Friday, July 21 the Department of Public Works will be completing road milling along Central Avenue between Reservoir Street to Cedar Street.

For more information visit: https://t.co/95weBQli0u

#NeedhamDPW #ConstructionAlerts #PublicWorksMakesItHappen

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July's paint reuse & recycle day is tomorrow!
Needham residents with a current RTS sticker are invited to stop by the RTS between 8:00am - 3:30pm with old paint products. The swap shop will be CLOSED.
#NeedhamDPW #RecyclingandSolidWasteDivision #ReUse #Recycle #PaintCollectionDay

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Staff members monitor and inspect reported issues throughout the day. Please note, due to the need to provide an in field response, we may not update our response in real time.

All Emergency Situations should be reported to Needham Police Department.

#NeedhamDPW #RainyDays

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With the heavy rain storm that occurred today it is expected that there will be some short term roadway flooding.
If you have an area of concern or request a response from DPW please use SeeClickFix (https://t.co/oQFaD7XoUZ) to report your issue.

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🚧 CONSTRUCTION UPDATES 🚧
🗓️ Monday, July 10
💧 Temporary shut-down of the water main in the vicinity of 1681 Central Ave.
👷‍♂️ Sidewalk reconstruction on Central Ave from Charles River St. to 100 feet beyond Carleton Dr.

For more information please visit https://t.co/fpNkYUQAw4

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The forecast is calling for several days of rain so here is your friendly reminder to keep an eye on local catch basins!
They are easy to forget about when the weather is warm, but flooding can occur anytime of year from stormwater!

#NeedhamDPW #StormwaterManagement #ClearaBasin

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Water service has been restored along Webster St.
Webster Street remains closed between West St & Spring Rd while the trench is backfilled. Steel plates will be placed over the trench overnight.
Restoration & paving will resume tomorrow around 7:00am. Please proceed with caution.

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DPW is responding to a water main break on Webster St.
Webster St is closed between West St & Spring Rd and the water main is shut down between Morton Rd & Spring Rd.
Updates will be posted to the Town's website. Thank you for your patience & we apologize for any inconvenience.

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Join us for a free paper shredding event at the Recycle Transfer Station (RTS) on Saturday, June 10 from 10:00am - 2:00pm.

Valid RTS sticker is required for the event. Limited to 5 paper boxes per vehicle.

#NeedhamDPW #RecyclingandSolidWasteDivision #PaperShreddingEvent

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The DPW is currently conducting the annual review of Needham's stormwater management plan. Visit https://t.co/mJxwh4hkcu… for info. Please note: While comments and suggestions received by the public are taken into consideration, inclusion in the final document is not guaranteed.

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Rain is in the forecast so you know what that means - time to check your catch basins!
It is easy to forget about them when the weather is warm, but keeping the catch basins clear year round helps reduce flooding in or around roadways.
#NeedhamDPW #StormwaterManagement

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Forecast calling for heavy rains with strong winds later today resulting in possible tree damage. Winds potentially 45-55mph with strong gusts. Please check catch basins and remove leaves, trash or debris to prevent flooding. Report issues to DPW using https://t.co/wZDff03ocV.

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Tomorrow, Saturday, October 15, is the last paint reuse & recycle day at the RTS! Stop by 8:00am - 3:30pm.

Free drop-off is available to Needham Residents with a current RTS sticker.

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Scoop the poop!
When your dog poops, you must scoop the poop.
During rainfall, pet waste left on lawns, beaches, trails and sidewalks washes into storm drains. These wastes and the pathogens they contain (bacteria, parasites, and viruses) end up flowing directly into ecosystems.