Village Of Potsdam Department Of Public Works

Village Of Potsdam Department Of Public Works A page designed to keep the public up to date on upcoming work and share completed projects.

02/07/2026

Sorry for the delayed post, crews worked late fixing the water break and Cottage Street is now reopened.

02/06/2026

Cottage street will be closed this morning between Market Street and Waverly Street as crews will be fixing a water break. You may still access the hospital via Grove street. Please seek alternate routes and we will update when the road is reopened. Thank you.

From all of us at Public Works, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
12/25/2025

From all of us at Public Works, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

12/05/2025

๐ŸŽ„โœจ Light the Night Parade โ€” Tomorrow! โœจ๐ŸŽ„

A quick reminder that the Light the Night Parade will take place tomorrow evening, Saturday, December 6, 2025! Join the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Potsdam for an evening of holiday lights and community celebration.

Traffic delays and temporary road closures will begin around 6:00 PM, so please plan your travel accordingly.

๐ŸŽ Toys for Tots:
The Potsdam Police Department will have a Toys for Tots donation bin in Ives Park during the event. If youโ€™d like to donate a new, unwrapped gift, feel free to drop one off while enjoying the festivities.

We hope to see everyone out tomorrow night to help kick off the holiday season!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Event details and parade route are available on the flyer below.

09/19/2025

Crews will be flushing fire hydrants next week beginning Sunday evening (9/21) through the end of the week. Weโ€™re advising if you have brown water to run your taps for a few minutes until it clears up. Thank you.

05/28/2025

***UPDATED***

Public Works will be milling streets beginning the week of Monday June 2nd. Milling will begin Monday morning on the corner of Leroy Street and May Road, continuing past Bradley Drive. Tuesday and Wednesday, crews will be milling Haggerty Road, and Pleasant Street from Leroy Street to Waverly Street. Expect heavy traffic delays on these streets for your morning commute, and please use caution as machinery will be very active in these areas. Thank you.

04/29/2025

Potsdam DPW will be accepting applications for the position of Motor Equipment Operator. Applications, complete job description, and requirements are available at the Potsdam Civic Center between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM Monday-Friday. Closing date for applications is May 14th at 4 PM.

04/16/2025

Public Works will be flushing hydrants beginning the evening of Sunday April 20th, through Thursday April 24th. If you experience brown water, run your faucet for a few minutes and it will clear up. If you have further questions contact the barn, thank you.

02/14/2025

With the upcoming storm this weekend, Public Works is asking that residents refrain from parking on all streets starting 2/15 at 10 PM through the duration of the storm. This storm is expected to end in the early morning hours on Monday 2/17. Weโ€™re asking that you please have patience with crews as we are already short staffed and doing the very best we can to keep roadways and sidewalks open. Please limit your travel and plan ahead if it is necessary as visibility may be limited at times. Thank you.

01/14/2025

At this time, the water break on Elm Street has been repaired.

01/14/2025

There is a water break on Elm Street between Gilmore Street and Morningside Drive. Please use caution and be aware of workers and equipment in the area. We will update when it is repaired.

Address

120 Lower Cherry Street
Potsdam, NY
13676

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 4pm
Thursday 6:30am - 4pm
Friday 6:30am - 10:30am

Telephone

+13152654620

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