Public Works

Engineering:

• Services: Engineering services to the public are now being conducted online. Please email dpwadmin@needhamma.gov or tsarno@needhamma.gov for any additional questions.
• Street Permits: Applications can be found online for the 2021 Construction Season. Processing and approval will be delayed until further notice

Fleet:

• Services: Services for Town vehicles continue with full staff levels while practicing social distancing.

Highway:

• Road & sidewalk repairs on going, weather permitting. 
• Maintenance of Public Ways: Maintaining services with decreased staffing levels and slower response.
• Traffic Signals & Signage Maintenance & Repairs: Maintaining full service.
• Parking Meter Maintenance: Maintaining full service. No Coin Collection due to COVID-19.

Parks & Forestry:

• Tree Planting Program: Reviewing application for Spring 2021.

RTS:

EFFECTIVE 4/4/2020:

• Many services have been impacted as the Town follows social distancing guidelines and reduces staff at Town facilities to essential workers only. To continue to provide critical services under these conditions and protect the health and safety of our workers and patrons, the Needham Recycling and Transfer Station is implementing a series of changes.
•  The number of vehicles that may enter the RTS at any one time will be limited. Every other parking space is blocked off to provide proper distancing for residents using the drop off areas.
• There will be two lanes of traffic to enter the RTS – one lane to the left will be for vehicles going straight to yard waste. The right lane will be for residents disposing of trash and recyclables.
•  Household trash must be disposed of in a yellow "pay-as-you-throw" bag.
• Residents are encouraged to visit the RTS during non-peak hours. Saturdays continue to be very busy, making social distancing a challenge. If you can deliver your waste on other days, that would be appreciated.
•  RTS is again accepting drop-off of tires, refrigerators/air conditioners, and TVs and computers. Fees charged as applicable; see office trailer attendant.
•  In addition, the Swap Shop, donation bins, Goodwill Trailer remain CLOSED
• Commercial stickers scheduled to expire March 31^st for commercial haulers will be automatically extended to June 30, 2020. New commercial stickers required July 1st, 2020.
• Please adhere to social distancing guidelines, including staying 6 feet away from fellow RTS patrons and staff. To minimize interaction, consider dropping items off during off-peak times instead of Saturdays.
• Yard Waste: Loam & compost can be purchased by residents. Please remember to wear a face mask and maintain social distancing when obtaining loam and compost.

Water & Sewer:

• Meter Replacement Program: Water & Sewer Division is reviewing a Standard Operating Procedure to resume meter replacement and Irrigation (2nd Meter) installation. 
• Final Water Meter Reading for Real Estate Transactions: Please request by either calling (781)455-7550 x0 or emailing dpwadmin@needhamma.gov. Final water meter readings will be on a case by case basis.
• New Construction Meter Installation: Resumed.
• Second Meter Requests: Installation to begin April 1st, 2021. Please call 781-455-7550 x 306
• Backflow Testing & Cross-Connection Surveying: Full service resumed.
• Water & Sewer Billing: Under evaluation for continued service.
• Water Treatment: Maintaining full service.
• Water Distribution: Maintaining full service.
• Wastewater Maintenance: Maintaining services with decreased staffing levels and slower response.
• Wastewater Pumping: Maintaining full service.
• Storm water Maintenance: Maintaining services with decreased staffing levels and slower response.
• Water Meter Leaks: Maintaining services with additional precautions. Staff entering premises required to wear face masks and gloves. Please email dpwadmin@needhamma.gov for more information if concerned.

Building Maintenance:

• Town Buildings:  The Building Maintenance Department is working diligently to ensure proper disinfecting and sanitizing of all Town of Needham buildings.  There are no town building rentals taking place at this time.  Please visit our website for more information regarding building hours and operations. 
• School Buildings:  The Building Maintenance Department is working diligently to ensure proper disinfecting and sanitizing of all Needham Public School buildings.  There are no school building rentals taking place at this time. 
• Sustainability Efforts: During the Summer of 2021, the Building Maintenance Department will be working with AECOM to transition Mitchell Elementary, Newman Elementary, and Pollard Middle schools to LED lighting in their interior spaces. 
  
   
• Staff Updates:  During the Winter of 2021, the Building Maintenance Department has welcomed two new staff members to their team.  Assistant Director of Building Maintenance, Shannon Nelligan and Custodian, Damaris Rodrigues joined the Building Maintenance Department .