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What’s in the Works – Catch Basin Clearing
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 […]
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 […]
2023 – Quarter 2 Report
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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” […]
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 […]
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 […]
York Days Returns!
York Days Returns! York Days is returning with more than a week of events and activities including a movie on the beach, a 5K race, Nubble Lighthouse lighting, and a toy drive. Fri. July 28 – Beach Movie: The Croods – A New Age York Parks & Recreation will set up a projector, inflatable screen, […]
2023 – Quarter 1 Report
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The People in York Neighborhood – Molly Lavecchia
A Conversation with Molly Lavecchia from The Orange Bag Project. This month we sat down with resident Molly Lavecchia to learn more about how her Orange Bag Project is keeping York’s roads and public spaces free from trash. Born and raised in York, Molly’s deep affection for her hometown and the outdoors has inspired her […]
Pebble Beach Culvert Replaced
Storm Damage Repair In early May, DPW crews and equipment were deployed just off Long Beach Avenue to dig up and replace a failing culvert that was damaged by Winter Storm Eliot in December of 2022. As such, this repair is eligible for FEMA reimbursement and DPW is working with FEMA to receive funds for […]
York DPW Attends Annual Highway Congress
The Maine Chapter of the American Public Works Association (MCAPWA) held its 30th annual Highway Congress on Thursday, June 1 at theSkowhegan Fairgrounds in Skowhegan. The event was an impressive gathering of state and municipal public works’ crews, demonstrations of heavy-duty machines, representatives from manufacturers of accessories and safety equipment as well as a competitive […]
Did You Know…DPW Makes All Our Street Signs
Located Within DPW’s Route 1 Facility is a Small Office of Great Importance. It is the sign shop where all the street signs that drivers see every day are created. Stop signs, speed limit signs, street signs, caution signs, and more are all created by hand here at this location. “Signs get knocked over or […]
Pay Station App Now Available
The seasonal activation of parking pay stations will take place on Monday, May 15, 2023. Typically, there are over 40 parking pay stations deployed throughout the area, and each is capable of accepting coin, credit or debit cards and will remain in place through mid-October. Pay Station Phase Out On March 27, 2023, York Selectboard […]
Runners Compete this Weekend!
Events this Weekend – Big A 50K Trail Race Salty’s 5k & 10k Double Nubble Road Races This Saturday, May 6, the Big A 50K trail run will take place on Mount Agamenticus (Big A). The course is composed of three 10.35 mile loops starting at the summit of Big A and going over Second […]
Mountain Road Culvert Replacement Complete
The culvert replacement project on Mountain Road just beyond Mt. A Road is complete. This large-scale project required the replacement of an existing single span – 9’ steel pipe structure which was approximately 40 years old and feeds a stream into Hooper’s Brook. The corrugated metal pipe arch was in poor condition with a rotted […]
Big Turnout for Tire Drop Day
Big Turnout for Tire Drop Day The tires just kept rolling in for this year’s annual Tire Drop Day this past Saturday at the York Recycling and Compost Facility on Witchtrot Road. Beginning at 9 a.m. residents arrived to drop off used and road worn tires ranging from small ATV and wheelbarrow sizes to common […]
Save the Date – Tire Drop Day is April 22nd!
Save the Date! Our Annual Tire Drop Day will be held Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 at the Town Recycling and Composting Facility at 65 Witchtrot Rd. The event will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and no registration is needed. The following fees will apply (with or without rims): 19.5″ or less – […]
Salt/Sand Mix is Available for York Residents!
Need some extra traction during the winter? Stop by the DPW facility at 115 Chases Pond Road and pick up some free sand/salt mixture. You’ll find the sand in the small garage behind the DPW office building. Simply enter the facility at the second driveway off Chases Pond Road (see photo) and you’ll see the […]
2022 – Quarter 4 Report
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