Monday, March 11, 2013
Household hazardous waste materials can be dropped off at the Resource Recovery Center on Rumford Avenue.
As you start your spring cleaning in the next couple of weeks, mark your calendars for the household hazardous waste drop-off dates at the Newton Resource Recovery Center on Rumford Avenue. The household hazardous waste drop-offs are open to Newton residents who need to dispose of items such as antifreeze or used motor oil, fuels/gasoline, pool chemicals, pesticides, adhesives, cleaners and sealants. The 2013 household hazardous waste collections will be held from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on the following dates: All drop-off times are dependent on the weather. Residents should call Public Works customer service during rain and extreme heat to check and see if collections will take place that day. More drop-off guidelines and a full list of…
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City of Newton Resource Recovery Center
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Friday, February 22, 2013
The city of Newton spent roughly $1.6 million on the Blizzard of 2013 -- but winter is not over yet.
Although the forecast is still a toss-up, Newton public works crews are still prepping for this weekend's potential snow storm. "We are getting ready for it and getting equipment ready," said Department of Public Works Commissioner Dave Turocy. "We've taken the last two weeks to recover from the big blizzard and this week we've been able to replenish our salt and fuel supplies." As of Friday morning, forecasters are predicting anywhere between 3 inches to 12 inches, depending on where a snow/rain line falls. Most meteorologists are putting that line at the Mass Pike, with communities north of the highway receiving 6 to 12 inches. The city of Boston and communities south of the Pike are expected to get 3 to 6 inches. Although several of …
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Newton Cultural Center
225 Nevada St, Newton, MA
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Friday, February 15, 2013
Chief Operating Officer Robert Rooney explains where DPW crews dump the snow.
One week after the Blizzard of 2013 hit the Northeast, many cities, including Newton, still have some cleaning up to do. But once the Newton DPW crews plow streets, shovel out sidewalks and clear parking lots, where does all the snow go? Chief Operating Officer Robert Rooney explained to Newton Patch this week that there are currently six snow dumping sites in Newton, which are spread out across the city to allow easier removal and transport. The snow dumping sites include the Elliot Street DPW yard, Rumford Avenue Landfill, Newton Centre Playground, Auburndale Cove parking lot, Nahanton Park parking lot and a small area near Lowell Avenue and Austin Street. Once the snow is relocated to the dumping sites, the melting process begins. In …
Monday, February 11, 2013
The Newton Department of Public Works Environmental Affairs Division offers tips for Newton residents who are placing trash and recycling curbside.
With two feet of snow on the ground, trash and recycling collectors will face a bit of a challenge this week as they visit Newton neighborhoods. But with a few tips from the Newton DPW Environmental Affairs Division, residents can help out their collector: 1. Place items for collection out to the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day 2. As in the past, the solid waste collection personnel are not required to climb snow banks. Carts must be accessible from the street by the automated arm, the carts cannot be behind a snow bank. Please place your carts in a clear spot, such as at the foot of your driveway or shovel out a designated spot. 3. If it is snowing on your collection day, please do not place your carts in the street or on a …
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Testing will be performed in the northwest section of the city.
If you live in the northwest part of Newton and you see some smoke coming out of plumbing vent pipes or manhole covers, don't panic -- it's likely just a test. Starting this week, the city will be conducting smoke tests on parts of the sewer system in the northwest section of Newton, according to the city website. The tests will be ongoing, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., until September 28. The tests will help the city improve its sanitary sewer system by indicating where connections are working, and where stormwater may be leaking into the system. During the tests, workers from Weston & Sampson pump white smoke into the sewer systems and, as a result, smoke may vent from manhole covers in the street or plumbing vents near the …
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Turocy has been the interim commissioner for the DPW since January.
Newton Mayor Setti Warren announced last week that Interim DPW Commissioner David Turocy has officially been named commissioner of the department. Turocy has acted as interim commissioner since January, at which time former Commissioner Tom Daley resigned. “David brings a unique level of skills and experience to the position of Commissioner,” Warren said in a press release. “He was instrumental in implementing our zero-based budgeting approach in a critical department and has a clear vision for the future of these vital services.” Prior to Turocy's appointment as interim commissioner in January, he worked as deputy commissioner for the department and and served as the DPW's liaison to the Newton North construction project. He has worked …
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Newton City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
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Crafts Street Stable and DPW Yard
90 Crafts St, Newton, MA
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Choo Choo
11:54 pm on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Why can't the city also use the greensward running the length of Comm Ave? It used to be an old trolley car line, anyway. more ›