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 Harwich Department of Public Works

Through teamwork and interdepartmental cooperation, the Department of Public Works strives to provide the highest quality of public service to the residents, businesses, and visitors of Harwich, in the most cost-efficient manner. These services include snow and ice removal, storm water drainage, construction and maintenance of public roadways, solid waste management, maintenance of Town-owned parks, athletic fields, beaches, cemeteries, public buildings and grounds, as well as the planting and upkeep of the Town's public shade trees.

The Department of Public Works is comprised of the following departments:

  • Highway
  • Transfer Station / Recycling
  • Parks and Beaches
  • Cemetery
  • Building Maintenance
  • Forestry
  • Vehicle Maintenance

 

 
 Contact the Office Staff

Director:
Lincoln Hooper

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1543
273 Queen Anne Road
Harwich, MA
02645

Phone Numbers:
(508) 430-7555 Main
(508) 430-7598 Fax


General Inquiries/comments:
Email Us

 
 DPW Office Hours

Monday - Thursday
8:30AM - 4:00PM

Friday
8:30AM - 12:00PM

Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays
CLOSED

 

 
 PRIVATE ROADS INSPECTION
 
 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

 

At 6:00PM on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, MassDOT will be hosting a Design Public Hearing for the proposed Harwich Elementary School Safe Routes to School project in Harwich.  For an overview of the project, please visit MassDOT's page  Harwich Elementary Safe Routes to School.        

 

 

 

  Harwich Elementary Safe Routes to School Flyer

   Design Public Hearing Handout

 

 

 

 TRANSFER STATION AND RECYCLING PERMITS ARE SOLD BY THE TREASURER'S OFFICE.  PLEASE CALL 508-430-7501 OR CLICK HERE FOR PERMIT SALES INFORMATION

 

 

   

 NEW FOOD SCRAP COMPOSTING PROGRAM EFFECTIVE 7/1/24 

 

   CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION