The Department of Public Works consists of 13 full-time employees and quite a few seasonal employees throughout the year. The department's areas of responsibility are as follows:
- maintainance of 26 miles of Borough roads and an additional 7 miles of County roads which includes street sweeping, leaf collection, salting and snow plowing on all 33 miles of roads.
- responisble for all pavement and storm drain maintenance on the 26 miles of Borough roads.
- responsible for the maintenance and repair of all Borough owned buildings as well as all parks and playgrounds.
- responsible for the sewer system with its over 32 miles of pipe and 7 sewage pumping stations is also included.
- responsible for the maintenance and repair of most Borough owned vehicles and equipment.
The Old Tappan Department of Public Works strives to provide our community with the highest quality public service by maintaining, preserving and protecting the infrastructure and resources of the Borough in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
Our DPW employees are one of our most valued resources and are to be treated with respect and dignity.