Responsibilities

The Public Works Department is responsible for all the roads that are owned by the Town of Newton. During the year, the Department conducts routine maintenance on the:

• Roads
• Storm drains
• Municipally-owned buildings

From spring to fall, streets throughout Town are swept. In the winter, the Department is always busy with removal of snow and ice from the roadways. The Department is also responsible for the curbside collection of recyclables and operating the Recycling Center during operational hours.