Dedham-Westwood Water District

08/18/2026

The Dedham-Westwood Water District is seeking a Mechanic B/Relief Operator to join our Production Department! 💧🔧🚰

Excellent benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and more!

Full job description and to apply ➡️ https://www.dwwd.org/employmentvacancy/

08/17/2026

Friendly Reminder: Due to the change in our region's drought declaration, nonessential outdoor watering is now allowed once a week by street name!

All nonessential outdoor water uses are restricted to no more than one day per week, before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m., except that watering ornamentals and flower gardens with drip irrigation, hand-held hose, or watering cans may be permitted.

Allowable watering days are based on the first letter of the street name of the service address:

Monday: Street names beginning with A through C
Tuesday: Street names beginning with D through J
Thursday: Street names beginning with K through R
Friday: Street names beginning with S through Z

Additional Information About Water Restrictions: https://bit.ly/4dgHRsf

08/11/2026

Dedham and Westwood Drought Declaration Downgraded from Level 2, Significant Drought to Level 1, Mild Drought; With the Change in the Drought Declaration, Level 1 - Mandatory Water Restrictions to Take Effect on Monday, August 17, Allowing Outdoor Watering One Day a Week

Dedham, MA— On Friday, August 7, the Massachusetts Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)/Drought Management Task Force downgraded the drought declaration for the Southeast Region of the Commonwealth from Level 2 Significant Drought Conditions to Level 1, Mild Drought Conditions. With the change in drought conditions, effective Monday, August 17, the District will implement Level 1 Mandatory Water Restrictions, allowing outdoor watering one day a week.

Level 1 is mandatory unless otherwise declared by the Commonwealth. All nonessential outdoor water uses are restricted to no more than one day per week, before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m., except that watering ornamentals and flower gardens with drip irrigation, hand-held hose, or watering cans may be permitted.

Allowable watering days are based on the first letter of the street name of the service address:
- Monday: Street names beginning with A through C
- Tuesday: Street names beginning with D through J
- Thursday: Street names beginning with K through R
- Friday: Street names beginning with S through Z

“Recently, the Southeast Region has experienced substantial precipitation, leading to continued improvement in drought conditions,” said Executive Director Blake Lukis.

For drought management purposes, Dedham and Westwood are located in the Southeast Region of the Commonwealth. Per the District’s Water Withdrawal Registration Statement, all drought declarations made by the EEA/Drought Management Task Force for our region must be adhered to.

The Drought Management Task Force typically meets monthly to review conditions across the Commonwealth. If/when the EEA declares a change in drought status, the District will formally announce specific requirements on our website, Facebook, X/Twitter, and Instagram.

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Full Press Release: https://www.dwwd.org/2026waterrestrictions

07/28/2026

Join our team! We are seeking a Utility Person for our Distribution Department at the Dedham-Westwood Water District. 🚧👷👷‍♀️🛠️🔨

Excellent benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and more!

For the full job description and to apply ➡️www.dwwd.org/employmentvacancy

07/16/2026

Due to a water main break on Pine Lane in Westwood, the road will be temporarily CLOSED to through traffic.

Approximately nine properties on Pine Lane (between Forest Road and Fairview Road) will experience a temporary water disruption.

For updates, please visit our website: www.dwwd.org

07/16/2026

Friendly Reminder: Join us tonight to learn about the Riverside Drive Water Main Replacement Project.

The meeting will be conducted on Zoom at 6:30 p.m.

For meeting the meeting link and additional information about the project, please visit www.dwwd.org/riverside

07/06/2026

Dedham-Westwood Water District to Host a Virtual Public Meeting on Thursday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m., for the Riverside Drive Water Main Replacement Project in Dedham

Dedham, MA – The Dedham-Westwood Water District will host a virtual public pre-construction meeting via Zoom on Thursday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m., in preparation for water main replacement on Riverside Drive in Dedham.

The work limits for the project include Riverside Drive between Vine Rock Street and Bridge Street, and a portion of Bridge Street between VFW Parkway/Rt.1 and Needham Street. Work consists of replacing the existing underground water main and upgrading fire hydrants, valves, and associated appurtenances.

The majority of work will be conducted during the daytime, Monday through Friday, tentatively from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some night work will also be conducted as well. The entire project is expected to be completed by the end of November.

Residents are strongly encouraged to sign up for weekly project updates by visiting www.dwwd.org/riverside.

Public Meeting Zoom Link: https://h2o.dwwd.org/riversidemeeting

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07/03/2026

Friendly Reminder: The District is closed for routine business today, July 3, in observance of the 4th of July! Our offices will reopen on Monday, July 6, at 8:30 a.m.

06/29/2026

The District will be closed for routine business on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day!

If you have an emergency, please contact our after-hours emergency phone line at 781-326-1250.

06/25/2026

Just last week, Jimmy from our Distribution Department passed his Class B Commercial Driver's License Test on the first try! Safe driving and congratulations on all your hard work!

Congratulations to James Coughlin for passing his CDL B road test on his first try on 06/15/26! Great job!! One and done!