Department of Public Works & Sewer Utility

Following is a listing and brief overview of the many day-to-day tasks and services provided by the Department of Public Works:

• Solid Waste – weekly and periodic collection and disposal of municipal waste, bulk items, yard waste, and leaf collection.  
• Road Maintenance - pothole repairs / permanent repairs / line painting and striping crosswalks.
• Street Sweeping - street sweeping operation begins mid-April and ends mid-December, weather permitting, and is performed periodically in each section of town.
• Street & Regulatory Sign - placement and replacements.
• Storm Water Management – catch basin repair & cleaning, outlet inspection and cleaning, drain inlet labeling.
• Tree trimming – maintain trees on borough property and right of ways.
  
• Parks & Playgrounds – all maintenance and repair, athletic field layouts and lining.
• Snow Removal – plowing and treatment or pre-treatment all roads, parking lots, sidewalks.
• Pools – coordinate the opening / closing of three public pools; performing required maintenance and daily checks during the season.
• Sanitary Sewer Collection System – operation of and maintenance of pump stations and infrastructure.  Respond to resident sewer concerns.
• Building Maintenance - operation, maintenance, and coordination of services for all borough owned facilities, property and equipment.
• Monthly Check – fire extinguishers, exit and emergency lights of all borough buildings and equipment.
• Grounds Maintenance – lawn maintenance, blue/green acre properties and lien properties.
• Fleet & Equipment Maintenance –of owned vehicles, landscape & grounds maintenance equipment.  Emergency generator maintenance, inspections, air quality checks.
• Emergencies & Concerns – response to residential complaints.
• Town Sponsored Events – coordination, preparation, and clean up.
• Share Service Agreements with Board of Education and surrounding municipalities.