DPW Fleet Management is “on it!” DPW vehicles and equipment are always in use and service issues are just part of our day. After a shift, our truck operators routinely inspect their vehicles, double-check operating points, and alert our mechanics to anything occurring that may be out of the ordinary. Case in point, the operator […]
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 […]
In 2023, York DPW responded to 18 severe winter storm events in addition to the typical daily weather conditions expected throughout the winter season. To help keep our roads safe and drivable last year, York DPW purchased over 4,000 tons of road salt. Sodium chloride (NaCl), or road salt, remains the most used and most […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
DPW Truck Fleet Readied for Winter This past week, DPW completed outfitting its fleet of heavy-duty trucks with their snowplows and side wings in preparation for the arrival of winter. Road lights and salt spreader systems on the trucks were also cleaned, checked, and tested as well as studs added to tires to increase traction […]
Most York residents have reason to visit Town Hall at one time or another and when they do, chances are they’ve been fortunate to interact with Lynn Osgood. Lynn began her career here as Assistant Town Clerk in 2019 and was elected to her current role in 2021. Her job description includes the dual titles […]
Have you been out and about in York lately and seen those squiggly lines in the pavement and wondered what they were? It’s called crack seal and last week we brought in a specialized team of contractors to apply it on pavement cracks throughout York. During the application process a high-pressure hose line is used […]
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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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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Did You Know That York Has Over 700 Catch Basins as Part of its Drainage Infrastructure? These catch basins are essential for draining away excess water from storms and seasonal melt and prevent flood damage to homes and businesses. It is DPW’s responsibility keep these catch basins working effectively and clear of sticks, leaves and […]
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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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” […]
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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