Parking and Transfer Station stickers will go on sale starting Monday May 13, 2013. The hours will be Mon-Thurs 10:00am-2:00pm and Fri 10:00am-12:00pm. If you like to request your stickers by mail, please use the mail-in form located here.
The Department of Public Works is currently seeking a GIS Program Manager. Please see the full job description for more details located here. The position will remain open until filled.
The DPW will no longer be holding drop-off days. Items will now be accepted at the Transfer Station during operating hours. Please see Melvin or Brian for more details.
The Long Beach Seawall Improvements Presentation presented at the Public Informational Meeting on May 22, 2012 is available here.
Project Information
Mill Pond Dam: 10/25/2012 Phase II is underway! More details to come.
Notice
The Town of Rockport, pursuant to an Administrative Consent Order with MassDEP, has established a Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Management Program to help reduce the amount of FOG that is disposed of in our sewer system. Restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, homes, and apartments typically generate fats, oils, and grease. Most FOG results from cooking meats or using oil or grease to cook. Salad dressing, marinades, sauces, and other fat containing foods contribute to FOG. FOG gets into the sanitary sewer system by direct discharge or through the disposal of food waste containing FOG. FOG can buildup within municipal sewer systems and create sewer overflow problems.
Management of FOG starts with raising public awareness and reducing the incidence of direct disposal of FOG into the sewer system. Once in the sewer system, FOG can build up on the interior of the pipes, reduce pipe capacity, and increase blockages. Please click on the links to the FOG Message and FOG Fact Sheet to learn more on what you can do to help reduce the amount of FOG that enters our municipal sewer system.
Table of Contents
Calendar
Forms
Reports
Project Information, Progress and Media
Notice
Main Office Address, Phone and Fax
Hours of Operation
DPW News
DPW Commissioner Minutes
Water Info
Water and Sewer Permits
Mercury Recovery Program
General Information
- Transfer Station
- Water & Wastewater Treatment Division
- Water and Sewer Division
- Highway Division
- Park Beach and Cemetery Division
- Public Properties Division
- Tree Warden
- Park 'n Ride
- Technical Services Division
- Office Staff
- DPW Commisioners
Related Links
Contacts
DPW Website Contact
Town Hall Office Building
34 Broadway Rockport, MA 01966
Phone: (978) 546-3525
Fax: (978) 546-3562
Hours of Operation
Town Hall Office Building: Mon, Wed, Thur (8am - 4pm), Tue (8am - 6pm), Fri (8am - 1pm)
DPW Yard: Mon - Fri (7am - 3pm)
Transfer Station: Tues, Wed, Fri and Sat (7:00am - 2:45pm). Closed Sun, Mon, Thurs and Holidays
DPW News
A few plastic items, which had previously been accepted for recycling must now be deposited into the solid waste trailers: plastic toys, slides, pools, wraps, chairs, bags, pvc pipe, foam packaging, styrofoam, tarps and plant holders.
DPW Commissioner Minutes
DPW Commissioner Minutes are available on the Reports page or by clicking here.
Water Info
Cape Pond Reservoir (110 Million Gallons MAX) : Currently 100% Full
Carlson’s Quarry (85 Million Gallons MAX) : Currently 100% Full
Total Reservoir System : Currently 100% Full
Current Water Restrictions: NONE
Water Restriction Guidelines can be found here.
The 2012 Town of Rockport "Consumer Confidence Report" can be downloaded here. There are also copies available at Town Hall, the Water Filtration Plant, and Rockport Public Library.
Water and Sewer Permits
Water and Sewer Permits Are required whenever a new service to a house is to be installed or whenever an addition is to be built. Below is a list of items that may be required for any sewer or water connections.
A water or sewer permit
A Digsafe number
The contractor you are using is required to have his Insurance and or bond on file with the DPW office
Material Certification Form must be on file
Street and or Sidewalk opening permits may be required
Police Details may be required
24 notice is required before any work can begin
New water meters must be purchased through the town
The Water Connection Policy will be coming soon
The Sewer Connection Policy can be found under the "Reports" Section, or by clicking here
Mercury Recovery Program
Mercury is an element that can be harmful to human health and the environment if not managed properly. The town is collecting mercury devices, such as Thermostats, Thermometers, Mercury Switches, and Button Cell Batteries. We will exchange your mercury thermometers for a new digital thermometer (while supplies last). You can bring these devices to Town hall during normal operating hours. This Program is sponsored by Wheelabrator Saugus JVC.
General Information
The Town of Rockport Department of Public Works was created in 1961. The DPW was setup to help maintain basic services for public use. There are many different services within the DPW.
The Transfer Station is the town’s solid waste and recycling center. Residents are required to have a Transfer Station Sticker to use the facility. Daily, weekly, and monthly passes are available to eligible residents. There are reduced rates for additional stickers within the same household. Non-residents may purchase a sticker to help an elderly resident with the Director's approval.
The Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities are responsible for the treatment of water for both consumption and treatment of wastewater material.
The Water & Sewer Division is responsible for the maintenance of the water and sewer systems outside of the plants, including pipes, hydrants and water meters.
The Highway Division is responsible for the maintenance and reconstruction of public roads, the town’s drainage system, snow plowing and removal operations.
The Park, Beach, and Cemetery Division is responsible for mowing, cleaning and general upkeep of all parks, cemeteries, and town owned land as well as interments.
The Public Properties Division is responsible for the maintenance of town owned buildings, other than the school department buildings.
Due to budget constraints, the town does not currently have a Tree Warden. However, trees are an important part of the Rockport community and Rockport conscientiously follows Massachusetts General Law 87, the most important law governing the protection of trees.
The Park 'n Ride facility is on town land located next to the transfer facility. The main use of this parking lot is to provide additional parking for tourists and residents who want to avoid trying to park in the downtown area. You can find the Park 'n Ride Rules and Regulations under the "Reports" Section, or by clicking here.
The Technical Services Division maintains plans and records and oversees town projects. The Technical Services Division keeps records and plans of most town lots and building as well as stores Topographical maps, wetland, maps, water, sewerage and drainage plans, and as-builts on town projects. This division is reponsible for the town transportation fuel system as well as water level records.
The Office Staff is responsible for communications with the general public, billing operations, water meter records, payroll services, and other general office needs.
The DPW Commissioners oversee the operation and functions of the DPW and make decisions based on budget and legal aspects. The DPW Commission consists of three members and meets on a regular basis.
Related Links
DPW FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
MASS Highway Department
Environmental Protection Agency or EPA (Federal Government)
Department of Environmental Protection or DEP (State Agency)
If there is anything that you would like to see added to the DPW Website, please contact
Rebecca Wright at the DPW office or email rwright@town.rockport.ma.us
Last Updated: 6/17/13
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