Townsend Highway Department

12/22/2025

Still Looking for Snow Plow Contractors for the 2025-2026 winter Season. Please reach out to our highway department 978-597-1712 with any questions!

WANTED!! Snowplow Contractors
Townsend Highway Dept. is seeking snowplow contractors for the 2025-2026 winter season.
We can be reached at 978-597-1712 or stop by the highway department with any questions and to pickup a contract.

11/20/2025

WANTED!! Snowplow Contractors
Townsend Highway Dept. is seeking snowplow contractors for the 2025-2026 winter season.
We can be reached at 978-597-1712 or stop by the highway department with any questions and to pickup a contract.

09/19/2025

👷🚧 Paving🚧👷
Paving is expected to begin Monday September 22 and continue through Wednesday September 24
South St.
Warren Rd.
Shirley Rd.
Apple Dr.
🚧🚨Please seek alternative routes 🚨🚧
👷🚧🚦Roads will be closed to thru traffic. This will NOT impact bus routes🚦🚧👷

08/27/2025

👷🚧Road Construction and Paving🚧👷
☔️Weather Permitting☀️
Road construction will begin September 2 on the following Roadways:
South St.
Warren Rd.
Shirley Rd.
Apple Dr.
Paving is estimated to begin the week of September 22.
👷🚧Please Expect Delays🚧👷

05/07/2025

👷🚧Road Construction and Paving🚧👷
☔️Weather Permitting☀️
Road construction will begin May 12th on Hillside Dr and Greenville Rd.
Paving will begin the week of May 19th and carry through the week of May 27th
Roadways will remain open. Please plan ahead and expect some delays.

03/25/2025

👷‍♂️🚧Rt 13 Bridge Repairs🚧👷‍♂️
Mass DOT has informed us starting the week of March 31 they will begin repair work to the bridge on Fitchburg Rd (Route 13) between Worcester Road and Depot St. The road will remain open, with a lane shift. They are estimating these repairs should be completed in 6 months. Expect Delays

12/30/2024

We are Hiring!
🚧 Inquire at Highway Department 🚧
978-597-1712 or townsendma.gov

11/13/2024

👷‍♂️🚧Greenville Rd Bridge Replacement Update🚧👷‍♂️
We thank you for your patience while work continues on the Greenville Road Bridge
What has been completed since our last update:
- 28 day curing period has been completed
- Pre-cast structures have been put in place
- Wing Walls have been set
What comes next:
- Approach slabs will be installed Friday 11/15/24
- 500’ of Roadway grinding will take place the week of 11/18/24
- Paving will be 11/22/24-11/23/24
- Guardrail and Bridge rail components will be installed

Once the guardrail and Bridge rail components are installed the roadway will be opened for two-way traffic. Construction will continue after the bridge has opened, with work being completed on the shoulders.
To ensure everyone’s safety while shoulder work is being completed, please travel on the roadway with caution.

The Recycle Center will continue to remain open during their scheduled business hours.

11/12/2024

WANTED!! Snowplow Contractors
Townsend Highway Dept. is seeking snowplow contractors for the 2024-2025 winter season.
We can be reached at 978-597-1712 or stop by the highway department with any questions and to pickup a contract.

10/07/2024

👷‍♂️🚧Greenville Rd Bridge Replacement October Update🚧👷‍♂️
Bridge Replacement is estimated to be 52% completed
What has been done so far:
-Old bridge has been removed
-Ledge has been mechanically removed
-Footing has been poured

Where are we currently:
-We are within the 28-day cure period for the footing

What is upcoming:
-Once the concrete samples pass the break test, we will begin settling the precast structures
-This will be followed up with Road Work, Railing work and a few more concrete pours

While the original estimated time frame was about 4-6 weeks for completion, this has been delayed slightly due to some unforeseen factors. Anticipating a mid-November completion.
For some context the original project design had the bridge being completed in 2 years, where our contractor is aiming for about a 3-month completion from start to finish.

As a reminder the transfer station is still accessible during their scheduled business hours.

09/09/2024

https://www.townsendma.gov/news_detail_T21_R70.php

Home News ListNews Post Public Forum - Pay-as-you-throw program (PAYT) The Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Forum regarding PAYT Program The Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Forum in the Memorial Hall at 272 Main Street, Townsend, MA 01469 on September 11, 2024 at 7PM.The Town of Townsend....

08/19/2024

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