Sidewalk Scanning in Progress On October 17, 2022, York’s Select Board voted to hire contractors from StreetScan Services to conduct an extensive evaluation of the sidewalks, crosswalks and ramps in the town of York. This service gathers data on sidewalk conditions in real time via scooter-mounted Go-Pro cameras as well as visual evaluation by trained […]
DPW Trucks “Getting Their Wings” This week the mechanics at DPW are in full swing getting our all-season trucks ready for the coming winter storms. Each heavy-duty truck is being outfitted with a headgear section on the front of the vehicle that supports and controls the front blade. On the right side of the truck […]
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York’s Department of Public Works held its annual Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, October 22 at the Recycling Facility on Witchtrot Road and the results were nothing short of impressive. Vehicles began to line up outside the facility before it opened with residents eager to dispose of unwanted pesticides, varnish, lacquer thinner, used motor oil, old gasoline, […]
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Join us for a Food Scrap Diversion Workshop York DPW will be hosting a Food Scrap Diversion Workshop on Tuesday, September 13th from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm in the Community Room at the Library. The primary goal of this workshop is to facilitate discussion around potential regional and local food recycling/composting solutions for residents, […]
York Farmers’ Market Summer is here and the York Farmers’ Market is in full swing. Open every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., visitors can meet and mingle with local farmers, specialty food producers, and shop the freshest locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods and more. Located at York Region Chamber of Commerce, 1 […]
National Night Out On Tuesday, August 2, the York Police Department, Village Fire Department and Beach Fire Department, will be hosting their first annual National Night Out at Bog Road Fields from 5-8 p.m. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police/emergency services/community partnerships and camaraderie. The public is invited to come […]
Notice: Weed Control To help control vegetation emerging from municipal sidewalks, traffic islands, walkways and parking lots, the Town of York will be hiring a certified licensed contractor to apply spot crack and crevice herbicide during July, August and September of 2022. The herbicides to be used will be Rodeo Herbicide and Tribune Herbicide. For […]
Did You Know…DPW uses the latest in equipment to service their vehicles? When it comes to daily, monthly or yearly service needs on our fleet of heavy-duty vehicles, there are no “small jobs”. Case in point, one of our 20-ton trucks needed a new oil pan installed and to get access underneath the vehicle, our […]
Join us on Monday, July 4th for our annual Four on the 4th! Sponsored by York Parks & Recreation and the York Rotary Club, York’s Four on the 4th race is a USATF-certified four-mile course that has become one of the most popular races in the seacoast area. This in-person race is limited to 1,200 participants […]
York Town Hall is sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Friday July 1, 2022, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at York High School. For more information, visit this link. […]
Get to Know York’s Fallen Heroes and Monuments in Town Throughout our nation’s history, York residents have selflessly and honorably served our nation. As you explore the town of York, you will be able to find numerous memorials that recognize these fallen heroes. View the York Fallen Heroes brochure below or download it by clicking […]
Did You Know…York DPW is responsible for the white and yellow lines on the roads? This week contractor Poirier Guidelines is working with York Department of Public Works to re-paint the yellow centerlines and white edge lines on York’s marked roadways. Using a job-specific, high-capacity paint truck, up to 800 gallons of bright, long-wearing paint […]
After a two-year hiatus, the York Hospital 5K Road Race will take place as an in-person event this Saturday, June 4 for the “Walk and Run for Everyone.” The race features a scenic, 3.1-mile course through York that includes the Wiggly Bridge, Steedman Woods, water stops, professional timing and prizes awarded to top male and […]
Tick, tick, tick…it’s almost summer and time for ticks! The York Parks & Rec Department is kicking off a tick awareness campaign to help spread knowledge of ticks, tick bite prevention and treatment. Valuable information includes: Choose light-colored clothing that makes ticks easier to spot. Wear long sleeves and pants; tuck pant legs into socks […]
Banners for York Fallen Soldiers York Department of Public Works hung 20 individual banners of fallen soldiers in York Village. Each soldier was either born in or lived in York and was killed in action or died as a result of being a prisoner of war. This display is part of York’s Memorial Day observation […]
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Upcoming Events York Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee The York Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee is sponsoring a series of fun and informative events for both adults and kids in the weeks to come. On Saturday, April 30, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., there will be a bike repair/recycle event taking place at the York Library at […]
AUGUSTA, April 4, 2022 — Maine DEP’s Municipal Stream Crossing Grant Program provides grants that match local funding for the upgrade of culverts at stream crossings on municipal roads. Projects funded through this program will benefit public infrastructure and safety by replacing failing culverts that are at risk of complete washout or collapse; reduce flooding […]
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