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What does the Public Works Department do?
The Public Works Department is responsible for all endeavors relating to planning, designing, operating, maintaining, and managing public ways, park lands, open space, public grounds, town cemeteries, water distribution systems, sewer collection systems, and the collection and disposal of solid waste. The Department also provides engineering support services and motor equipment maintenance services to all town departments. The Department of Public Works is committed to providing, maintaining, and improving Public Services for the economy, growth, and quality of life for the citizens of Reading.
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Road Resurfacing Project Begins 8/8
Please be advised that beginning on Monday, August 8th, 2022 at 7:00 A.M., weather permitting, EJ Paving Company will begin road resurfacing activities in Town. Read on... -
Water Main Flushing Program begins 7/10/2022
Annual water main flushing begins July 10, 2022. Read on...
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COLLECTION
Saturday, October 1, 2022 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Wakefield High School - 60 Farm Street
Wakefield & Reading Residents Only
Bring Driver's License for Identification
NO COMMERCIAL WASTE
*LEAVE LATEX PAINT AT HOME*
*TV’s/CRT’s will not be collected at this event*
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL
WAKEFIELD PUBLIC WORKS (781) 246-6301 x4120
READING PUBLIC WORKS (781) 942-9077
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Jane Kinsella
Director of Public WorksPhone: 781-942-6673
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Christopher Cole
Assistant Director of Public WorksPhone: 781-942-6685
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Jennifer Antczak
Administrative AssistantPhone: 781-942-6683
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Julie MacDonald
Administrative AssistantPhone: 781-942-6676
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Michael O'Halloran
Administrative SpecialistPhone: 781-942-9077
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Public Works
Physical Address
16 Lowell Street
Town Hall
Reading, MA 01867
Phone: 781-942-9077Fax: 781-942-5441Emergency: Nights, Weekends, Holidays: Reading Police Dept: 781-944-1212
Hours
Administration Office
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
7:30 am to 5:30 pmFriday
ClosedDPW Garage
Monday through Friday
7 am to 3 pmAdditional Numbers
DPW Garage
Phone: 781-942-9092
Fax: 781-942-9088