As of December 1, 2009 the Highway Division is formally closing the street opening permit process and any other work in the public right of way.

Emergency repairs will be allowed with strict conditions on how the roadway will be repaired after the work is complete.

The street opening permitting will resume on April 15, 2010.

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The Mission of the Public Works Department is to provide effective and high quality public works services to enhance the living and working environment in the Town of North Attleborough.

The Public Works Department is organized into 8 divisions which are located in three major facilities:

• The Public Works Administration and Water and Sewer Division offices located at 49 Whiting Street
• Highway/Fleet Services complex located at 240 Smith Street
• Wastewater Treatment Facility in Attleboro Falls

 

Divisions of the Public Works Department:
	Administration Oversees overall management of the Public Works Department including personnel and fiscal administration, policy development, etc..
	Highway Division Highway Responsible for over 120 miles of highways, nearly 50 miles of sidewalks, compost site operations, snow removal, street sweeping, etc… Forestry The Town's Urban Forestry program consists of: periodic inspection and trimming of all public shade trees, tree removal and planting activities, and insect and disease control. Motor Maintenance Maintains the Town of North Attleborough's vehicles and equipment.
	Utilities Division Sewer Collection Collection of an average of 3.1 million gallon per day of industrial and domestic wastewater. Pretreatment The Industrial Pretreatment Program responsibilities are to permit, inspect and sample all industries in the North Attleborough wastewater to the Town’s sewer system. Wastewater Treatment Treatment of an average of 3.1 million gallon per day of industrial and domestic wastewater. Water The Town's drinking water - it's treatment process and delivery system.