Department of Public Works
Hours & Contact Information
The Department of Public Works is located at
35 Russell Avenue.
The office and facility are opened
Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm
(closed for lunch 12 - 12:45)
201-664-1849 ext 40
Fax: 201-664-3254
Public Works Information
Superintendent: Andy Brackenbury, email
The Department of Public Works consists of 9 full-time employees and some of the areas of responsibility are as follows: The borough has 26 miles of roads that we maintain as well as an additional 7 miles of county roads. This includes street sweeping, leaf collection, salting and snow plowing on all 33 miles. Also included on borough roads is pavement maintenance and storm drains.
The department is also responsible for the maintenance and repair of all borough owned buildings as well as all parks and playgrounds. The new sewer system with its over 32 miles of pipe and 6 sewage pumping stations is also included. We are also responsible for the maintenance and repair of most borough owned vehicles and equipment.