North Reading DPW

04/27/2026

**Hydrant Flushing**

The North Reading Water Department, as part of the maintenance of the water distribution system, will be starting a spring Hydrant flushing program starting on Monday April 27th running for 6 Weeks till Wednesday June 3rd.

Flushing will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, typically between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Residents and business owners are cautioned that they may experience discolored water during the hours of flushing in their area.

For additional information on the flushing program, please contact the Department of Public Works at (978) 357-5260

The North Reading Water Department, as part of the maintenance of the water distribution system, will be starting a spring Hydrant flushing program starting on Monday April 27th running for 6 Weeks till Wednesday June 3rd.

03/26/2026

🚨 Emergency Alert Notifications – Important Update 🚨
If you wish to receive what we previously referred to as “CodeRED messages,” all residents should sign up through Motorola’s RAVE Alert system.
To continue receiving emergency notifications from the Town of North Reading, you will need to create a new account in the RAVE system. This includes all former CodeRED subscribers, as notifications are no longer sent through CodeRED.

✅ Receive alerts by phone, text, email, or app
✅ Customize your notification preferences
✅ Stay informed during emergencies and critical events

Please be sure to register so you don’t miss important town alerts.
Residents can sign up for the new alert system:

This service helps 9-1-1 protect your family by providing more information to first responders. You should sign up too, it is free!

03/26/2026

The Massachusetts state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has informed the Town that emergency repaving work will begin on state Route 28 (also known as Main Street) on Sunday evening, March 29th. This repaving is in response to deteriorating pavement conditions. Repaving will be conducted by Newport Construction between the approximate hours of 7:30 PM and 5:00 AM and will include all of Route 28 from the Reading town line to the Andover town line. The work is expected to conclude on or about May 8th, however any unforeseen conditions may extend the number of days required to complete repaving. Motorists should expect delays including lane closures and possible detours while work is ongoing. No change in permanent traffic patterns or lane striping is expected.

03/24/2026

Chestnut St Bridge Update:
(Remaining Schedule)

- Wetlands replication, water main testing, guardrails, sidewalk and final grading to be completed in the coming weeks.
- Bridge deck membrane waterproofing, final paving and punchlist items anticipated for mid to late-April due to temperature restrictions.

Bridge anticipated to be open for travel following completion of the above mentioned items (May 1st)

02/24/2026

🚧 Water Main Break – Park Street 🚧

There is currently a water main break on Park Street near Takoma Circle. The Water Department is on scene and actively working to address the issue.

We will provide updates, including an estimated time frame for repairs, as soon as more information becomes available.

02/22/2026

DPW reminds all residents that the Winter Parking Ban is in effect from November 15 through April 15. Please review the regulations below to help keep our roads safe and ensure efficient snow removal:

• No vehicles may be parked in the Public Rights of Way between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. from November 15 to April 15, except in an emergency.
• During active snow operations or declared snow emergencies, parking on any Public Right of Way is prohibited at all times.
• To allow for safe and effective plowing and ice removal, the Director of Public Works may remove any vehicle obstructing snow or ice operations. All towing and storage costs will be the responsibility of the vehicle owner.

To prevent damage to equipment and ensure plow trucks can safely navigate all streets, please remove all basketball hoops and any recreational equipment from roadways and curbside areas during winter months. Items left near the street pose a hazard, may be struck or damaged during plowing, and can hinder snow removal operations.

We appreciate the cooperation of all residents in helping maintain safe, passable streets throughout the winter season.

Stay safe, and thank you for your understanding!

02/22/2026

**Trash and Recycling Delay**

Republic Services has notified the DPW that based on the latest weather forecasts, residential curbside collections of trash and recycling will NOT run on Monday, February 23, 2026 due to the impending snowstorm.

Collections will resume on Tuesday, operating on a one-day delayed schedule for the remainder of the week.

01/27/2026

WINTER STORM UPDATE

North Reading Department of Public Works crews are working today to widen streets and intersections, to reduce snowbanks at intersections where possible, and to remove snow from sidewalk routes. Snow removal -related issues may be reported by calling DPW at 978-357-5260.

Residents are reminded that trash and recycling collection is on a one-day delay for the remainder of this week. Any further updates will be provided as necessary. Trash and recycling must be curbside by 6:30 AM on the day following your regular collection day.

Like many communities in our area, North Reading received well over a foot of snow. Residents are asked to be patient as storm cleanup continues and to exercise caution when walking or driving. Residents are also reminded that the Town has a bylaw prohibiting the placement of snow on the street after plowing and treatment by DPW or contracted crews is complete.

Thank you to the men and women of the Department of Public Works, the contractors who work alongside Town personnel, to our public safety personnel, and to our residents who play an important part in cleaning up after the storm.

01/19/2026

*WINTER PARKING BAN*

Residents are reminded that there is no on street parking from November 15th through April 15th, between the hours of 1:00 am – 6:00am.

During snow operations/emergencies, parking in the Public Right of Way shall be prohibited at all times.

Between November 15 and April 15, the following winter parking regulations are in effect:No vehicles shall park in the Public Rights of Way between the dates of November 15th through April 15th from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

01/13/2026

Christmas Tree collection - Saturday, January 17th.

Christmas Tree collection will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Trees must be curbside by 6:30am.