Public Works

From the RDF: An Important Message About COVID-19 to All Users
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From the Water & Sewer Division: An Important Message About Responses During COVID-19
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From the Engineering Division: An Important Message During COVID-19 
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Public Works Building

The Town of Wellesley Department of Public Works is dedicated to providing in a safe and cost effective manner the essential, emergency, and maintenance services, together with information and planning support, to protect, maintain, and improve the Town's assets and infrastructure for the safety and well being of the community.

Spotlights

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    Softball Fields Renovation 


    The DPW is overseeing the renovations of Lee softball field and the Hunnewell multi-purpose field.
    Learn more.
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    Complete Streets Program


    Learn about the Complete Streets program and give input on priority projects through our interactive portal. 



  1. ReduceReuseRecycle

    RDF Hours and Special Events


    View the calendar of events and hours at the Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF).
    Read more.

Whenever possible, the Town of Wellesley manages all public land with organic alternatives. Watch this video to learn about the DPW's participation in the "Healthy Yard" campaign.

DPW Notices

  1. FY2020 DPW Overview
  2. Drinking Water Consumer Report 2018
  3. Right of Way Notice 2019
  4. Public Ways Notice
  5. Wellesley DPW News Spring18
  6. DPW Benchmarking Update 2017.10.18
  7. Synthetic Turf Field Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  8. DPW Newsletter 2019
  9. Street Opening Permit Notice 2020

Forms & Documents

Streets

  1. Accepted.Unaccepted Street List 2018
  2. Engineering Division Driveway Aprons and Curb Cut Policy (PDF)
  3. Petition for Repairs for Private Ways (PDF)
  4. Public Private Trench Excavations and Work in the Public Way (PDF)
  5. Public Way Excavation Rules and Specifications (PDF)
  6. Street Occupancy and Trench Permit 2020

Water & Sewer

  1. Sewer Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  2. Sewer Service Connection Procedures and Specifications (PDF)
  3. Sewer Service Inspection Form (PDF)
  4. Street Occupancy and Trench Permit 2020
  5. Water Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  6. Cross Connection Approval

Recycling & Disposal

  1. Recycling Guide (PDF)
  2. RDF Rules Regulations

Stormwater

  1. Municipal Stormwater Regulations (PDF)

Misc.

  1. Cone and Barricade Request Form