Highway & Grounds Divisions
The Highway Division is responsible for roadway paving and maintenance, street sweeping, roadside maintenance within the right of way, repair of stormwater infrastructure, street and regulatory sign installation and repair, pavement markings, sidewalks, and tree removal.
This division is responsible for the maintenance and repair of over 75 miles of paved and gravel roadways, 40 miles of sidewalk, 3,500+ stormwater structures, 1,000 signs and 66 miles of roadway striping.
The Highway Division is also responsible for snow and ice events, with support from all other DPW divisions.The Grounds Division is responsible for the rehabilitation, construction and maintenance of 52 acres of recreational field space including athletic fields, parks, fifteen memorials, two cemeteries, municipal green spaces, school grounds, roadside mowing and assists in snow and ice removal.
The division is also responsible for brush/tree trimming, tree removal, and tree emergencies in conjunction with the Town's Tree Warden. In addition, the grounds division oversees the installation of all holiday decorations in the town’s center including lights, flags and wreaths. The division also manages and maintains the two town-owned cemeteries.