Department of Public Services
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Hours of Operation
DPS Facility - 16A Perry Way
DPS Administration
DPS Engineering
DPS Highway Division
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Main number: (978) 465-4464
Email: dps@cityofnewburyport.com
DPS Administration Building
DPS Water & Sewer Business Office
16 Perry Way
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Water and Sewer Business 978-465-4420
How to Reach Us
Phone:
(978) 465-4464
Emergency numbers:
For after hours emergencies call the Newburyport Police Dept. at 978-462-4411
Address
DPS Facility
16A Perry Way
Newburyport 01950
United States
See map: Google Maps
Mission Statement
The Mission of the City of Newburyport Department of Public Services is to provide programs and services to the community that support the maintenance and improvement of the city’s infrastructure, which includes; roadways, sidewalks, drainage systems, the City's 26 Parks, its trees, cemeteries and grounds, water quality, water distribution, sewer system, fleet & equipment and municipal buildings. Our goal is to maintain and improve infrastructure in a safe, cost effective and environmentally sensitive manner to foster sustainable options for the current and future benefit of the city and the environment.
How to Report an Issue (non-emergency):
Call 978-465-4464 ext. 1703 or email dps@cityofnewburyport.com
Please include the following:
- What is the issue?
- Where is the issue?
- Who is reporting the issue? (Contact information)
- When did the issue occur?
Street Lights (follow links below)
How to Request Action on a Street Light
Street Light LED Pilot Project
Follow Division header links below to obtain further information
Division Overview
- Road and sidewalk maintenance
- Storm drain maintenance
- Street line painting & street sweeping
- Snow and ice removal
- Park maintenance
- School grounds maintenance
- City cemetery maintenance
- Tree trimming & planting
- Fleet and equipment maintenance
- City-wide trash clean up
- 24 hour Emergency On-Call
- Operate Water Treatment Facility
- Water main maintenance and repair
- Installation of new water mains
- Hydrant and distribution system maintenance
- Facilitate water meter program
- 24 hour Emergency On-Call
- Operate Waste Water Treatment Facility
- Maintain and operate Lift Stations
- Sewer infrastructure maintenance
- Installation of new sewer mains
- Emergency response
- For all inquiries, contact parks@cityofnewburyport.com and your message will be returned shortly.
- Agendas and meeting minutes for the Parks Commission can be found on the Parks Commission section of the website.
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
---|---|---|
Jon-Eric White, PE | City Engineer | (978) 465-4464 |
Wayne S. Amaral | Director | (978) 465-4464 |
Tom Watkins | Business Manager | 978-465-4463 |
Jonathan Carey | Deputy Director | 978-465-4463 |