Highway Department
The mission of the The Town of Groveland’s Highway Department is to provide, maintain and improve the Town’s roadways, stormwater/drainage system, public grounds, parks and buildings to benefit the quality of life of the residents and visitors to the Town of Groveland.
Roadway Division. This Division is responsible for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of all Town roads and streets, street signs, sidewalks, and all surface and subsurface drainage systems to provide for safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Activities performed include:
- Roadway Maintenance (Approx. 100 Lane Miles)
- Street and sidewalk resurfacing and repair
- Installation and repair of curbing
- Installation and replacement of worn or damaged street signs, guardrails, and traffic control signs
- Cleaning streets, drains, catch basins, brooks, and culverts – Stormwater/Drainage System Maintenance
- Roadside Brush Removal
- Tree Trimming
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Winter maintenance (snow removal, salting and sanding)
Building and Facilities Division. This Division will focus on our public buildings as well as our facilities such as the Pines Recreation bathrooms, etc. This Division is responsible for the physical maintenance, capital development, and daily custodial services for all municipal facilities of the Town of Groveland. Our goal is to maintain the Town’s facilities assets in the best condition attainable while providing the safest and most environmentally friendly conditions possible for the employees of Groveland, the residents and the visiting public.The responsibilities of the Building and Facilities Division are widespread and diverse. Maintenance responsibilities involve every piece of infrastructure, seen and unseen, inside and outside a facility. Custodial responsibilities involve, not only cleaning and disinfecting but also providing support services for building occupants, including furniture moves, function setups, and building security. In addition, the Division is responsible for compliance with government regulations, contracting for and overseeing numerous contractors and capital projects.
Public Grounds and Cemetery Division. The Public Grounds and Cemetery Division, within the Highway Department is responsible for the daily operation of the public burial grounds and operation and maintenance of Public Grounds in the Town of Groveland. This includes interments, grounds maintenance and facility maintenance. The Supervisor of Public Grounds and Cemeteries is also responsible for requests for interment, lot sales, genealogical inquiries and marker installation. For more information on the Cemetery please see the Cemetery Commission’s page below:
Programs and Projects Management. The Highway department manages various programs and projects throughout the Town. Projects include parks projects, roadway projects and other various construction and improvement projects. It also oversees the Town’s Pavement Management Program and Stormwater Management Program. For more information on programs use links below:
Permits
Street Opening and Trench Permits are both issued by the Highway Departments. A Street Opening Permit is required if you are excavating in the town owned public right-of-way, including the street, sidewalk, curb, driveway apron, and/or grass area. A Trench Permit is required for any proposed trench excavation in excess of three feet in depth, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 82A, Section 1 and 520 CMR 7.00 et seq. To apply for permits please use the link below:
Snow Plowing Application
The Town of Groveland is actively seeking qualified snow removal contractors for the upcoming snow season. Please see the link below for the Snow Plowing Application that includes the contract & rates. To apply, please download and submit the completed application to the Town Administrator’s office at Town Hall at 183 Main Street, Groveland, MA 01834 during working hours. (Monday 8AM-6PM, Tuesday to Thursday 8AM-4PM, Friday 8AM-12PM) or email it directly to amarkos@grovelandma.com.
Snow Removal Application 2024-2025 (Revised 11/8/24)
Policies and Specifications
News
TOWN WIDE STREET SWEEPING NOTIFICATION – September 9, 2024
As part of our annual roadway maintenance, Town contractor Millennium Maintenance & Power Sweeping, Inc will be street sweeping the entire Town beginning on Tuesday September 10, 2024. Street sweeping is expected to last 1-2 weeks (weather permitting). We ask residents, when possible, to not park on the street during the sweeping and may be asked to move their vehicles temporarily.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Town’s Projects and Programs Manager at amarkos@grovelandma.com or call 978-971-7016.
Thank you for your patience.
Yard Waste Drop-Off Site
Open: First Saturday in April to the last Saturday in November
- Saturdays – 8:00am to 2:00pm
- Wednesdays – 4:00pm to 7:00pm (or Dusk whichever is earlier)
The yard waste/compost site is for residents only and is not for commercial use. Drivers licenses will be checked prior to drop-off.
Location:
The Yard Waste Site is located at the Highway Garage, 160 Center Street (the section of Center Street between School and Washington Streets). The Highway Garage is across from Yale and Harvard Road area.
Leaves and Grass Clippings:
Acceptable items include leaves and grass clippings. NO sticks, branches, plastic bags or garbage allowed. Please take all plastic bags with you. Biodegradable paper bags may be left at the site.
Brush Collection:
Acceptable items include brush only, no larger than 3″ in diameter. No roots, dirt, trash, or trunks will be accepted.
Tips for Residents During Snow Removal
The Groveland Highway Department wants to provide the best possible service clearing our streets of snow and ice. Here are a few tips you can follow to help us do our job:
- Don’t drive unnecessarily in a storm especially during severe snowstorms and freezing rain.
- If a storm is anticipated, remove vehicles from the roadside shoulders. This allows plows to clear the area the first time through, making return trips unnecessary.
- Do not shovel or blow snow into the road or have your driveway plowed into the road. This can cause a serious traffic hazard.
- Help reduce the possibility of a broken mailbox post. Plow operators are urged to take precautions to avoid hitting mailbox posts; however, experience has shown that reduced visibility during a storm makes it difficult for a driver to see a post in time to avoid striking it or pushing it over with plowed snow. Any installation within the right-of-way, including a mailbox, is placed there at the owner’s risk. Therefore, residents are encouraged to install mailboxes at the maximum usable distance from the edge of the roadway. Posts should also be checked for deterioration to reduce the possibility that the weight of the plowed snow may simply break the post.
- Don’t be misled by trucks running with their plows raised—they may be returning for fuel or heading to another area.
- Avoid calling municipal offices during a storm for routine matters. Personnel are extremely busy dealing with storm conditions. It is best to keep the telephone lines clear for emergencies
