DPW Sponsors Hole at York Public Library Mini Golf Tournament

For DPW, Community Service is “Par” for the Course. ⛳️ This past weekend the York Public Library hosted a community mini-golf weekend featuring 18 challenging holes spread out throughout the library. In preparation for this event, the Library approached DPW to sponsor a hole and create a one-of-a-kind mini-golf challenge. Without hesitation, our own Jaelynn […]

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The Puppy In Your Neighborhood – Major

York Police Department Providing “Major” Comfort for the Community.  One of the latest additions to the York Police Department is a four-legged charmer with the name, Major. He’s a 12-week-old English Chocolate Lab with the job description, Comfort Dog. Comfort Dogs are different from service dogs or emotional support animals. While service and emotional support […]

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Town of York Recognizes DPW Crew Leader

This year, the Town of York leadership initiated a town employee recognition program that spotlights individuals who have demonstrated outstanding job performance within a specific yearly quarter. This first officially recognized “Employee of the Quarter” was Department of Public Works Crew Leader, Greg Kasbohm. Greg began his career at DPW in 2010 as a part-time […]

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A DPW Success Story – Anthony Parrotta Gets His CDL License

Diesel Mechanic, Anthony Parrotta Recently Gained His CDL or Commercial Driver’s License. In another example of how York DPW promotes teamwork and achievement, Diesel Mechanic, Anthony Parrotta recently gained his CDL or Commercial Driver’s License. Hired just a year ago, Anthony quickly demonstrated his desire and mechanical skills to become a key, go-to resource in […]

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Lindsay Road Resurfacing, Sidewalk, and Drainage Project

Water main replacement was completed during the summer of 2023. DPW then removed/replaced failing road culverts, installed a new drainage system and new road base for resurfacing by contractors from Libby Scott Paving. New curbs and a new red brick sidewalk were also part of this project. This project is now considered substantially complete. […]

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The People In Your Neighborhood – Joe Colwell

Meet Joe Colwell, President of YORKWISE. Born and raised in York, Joe is one of seven children to attend York High School. Throughout his childhood, Joe’s family experienced many struggles associated with substance abuse, including the loss of his brother who was killed by a drunk driver. Despite these challenges and tragedies, Joe found a […]

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Moulton Lane Resurfacing, Sidewalk and Drainage Project

Water main replacement was completed during the summer of 2023. DPW then removed/replaced failing road culverts, installed a new drainage system, and new road base for resurfacing by contractors from Libby Scott Paving. New curbs and a new sidewalk were also part of this project and ran the entire length of Moulton Lane. This project […]

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Residents Asked for Feedback About Curbside Solid Waste & Recycling

York Residents to Weigh in on Curbside Solid Waste & Recycling The York Department of Public Works, in association with the York Recycling Committee, will be seeking input from a random selection of York residents on the issue of curbside waste and recycling for the Town of York. Drawing from a data base of voters […]

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Alan Covel Retires

DPW Crew Leader, Alan Covel Has Officially Retired. After 38 hardworking and productive years, DPW Crew Leader, Alan Covel officially retired on August 31, 2023. Throughout that long tenure, Alan stated more than once, and with authority, that “he’s seen it all“. This past weekend, DPW team members gathered at Alan’s house for a friendly “un-official” […]

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The People In Your Neighborhood – Jaelynn Gerald

Some Know Her as the Friendly Voice Who Answers the Phone at DPW. Some know her as the “go-to” person in the office who gets the information needed to solve everyday work situations. Her name is Jaelynn Gerald and she does all that and more. Jaelynn started at DPW just a year ago as the […]

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Casella and the Community

The Community Behind Casella  However, it’s important to note that this company and the vital service they provide, is staffed by caring, hardworking individuals whose efforts are worthy of recognition. Case in point, Casella team members recently played a large role in helping a local resident find her lost dog. It all began on June […]

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