Town of Paxton

06/15/2026

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, subcontractors will be paving the roads of Burtenmar Circle, Jefferson Drive and William Allen Drive. In order to complete this, the roads may be closed at times. Expect delays getting in and out of these roads until the work is completed. If all paving cannot be completed on Tuesday, crews will return on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Staff will be in place to allow busses and emergency vehicles through as needed.

Please contact the Department of Public Works at (508) 753-9077 or [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Wachusett Regional Emergency Communications Center
Paxton MA Police Department
Paxton Fire Dept.

06/14/2026

**ROAD CLOSURE - HILL STREET - MONDAY 6/15**

On Monday, June 15, 2026, subcontractors will finish the final stages of paving on Hill Street. In order to complete this, the road may be closed to through traffic. Expect delays getting in and out of Hill Street until the work is completed. Details will be in place to allow busses and emergency vehicles through as needed.

Please contact the Department of Public Works at (508) 753-9077 or [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation.

Wachusett Regional Emergency Communications Center
Paxton MA Police Department
Paxton Fire Dept.

06/12/2026

Don't forget to license before July 1st to avoid Animal Control Officer fines!

06/11/2026

For those who may have missed it, the Warrant for the upcoming Special Town Meeting has been posted. Link in comments.

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06/10/2026

Update on Moore State Park: The park is partially open at this time. Storm damage advisory is in effect for Moore State Park. Note: Some park facilities & areas may be temporarily closed due to damage incurred during recent weather events. Please follow posted signage and avoid closed areas.

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06/08/2026

06/08/2026

The Paxton Department of Public Works is hiring!

Excellent benefits including health and dental insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off, available overtime, on-call stipends for certain positions and more.

Please see job postings below. Resumes and cover letters can be sent to [email protected].

Mechanic: https://www.paxtonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4553/Mechanic-Heavy-Equip-Operator-Posting-552026

Heavy Equipment Operator: https://www.paxtonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4214/Heavy-Equipment-Operator-?bidId=

Director of Public Works: https://www.paxtonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4649/Director-of-Public-Works-Job-Posting-6-1-2026

06/08/2026

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, subcontractors will be paving the base coat and leveler course on Hill Street and need to close the road to through traffic. Police details will be in place to allow busses and emergency vehicles through as needed. Motorists and residents should plan accordingly.

Please contact the Paxton Department of Public Works at (508) 753-9077 or [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation.

Wachusett Regional Emergency Communications Center
Paxton MA Police Department
Paxton Fire Dept.

06/05/2026

⚠️ ROAD WORK ⚠️

Friday, June 5, 2026 - Jefferson Drive, William Allen Drive

Subcontractors will be regrading the road on Jefferson Drive and William Allen Drive on Friday, June 5, 2026. Police details will be in place to allow emergency vehicles and busses through as needed. Residents should anticipate delays getting in and out of their driveways.

Monday, June 8, 2026 - Hill Street, Burtenmar Circle, Jefferson Drive, William Allen Drive

Subcontractors will be starting the first round of paving on Hill Street, Burtenmar Circle, Jefferson Drive and William Allen Drive on Monday, June 8, 2026. Police details will be in place to allow emergency vehicles and busses through as needed. Residents should anticipate traffic delays.

Please feel free to reach out to the Paxton DPW at (508) 753-9077 or [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Wachusett Regional Emergency Communications Center
Paxton MA Police Department
Paxton Fire Dept.

06/03/2026

Paxton Days / Summer Jam coming soon!!!