28/08/2026
The Public Works Scoop for 8/14/8/28/2026:
Parks and Cemeteries:
Parks crews mowed, trimmed, weeded, watered and maintained parks, medians, cemeteries, the bike path and other public spaces throughout Newton. Crews also maintained the splash park, fountain and downtown planters, repaired equipment, removed fallen trees and branches, prepared graves and completed landscaping and irrigation work. Staff continued assisting residents and responding to daily maintenance needs across the community.
Water & Wastewater:
Crews responded to numerous water main, valve and service-line repairs throughout the city, while completing utility locates, leak checks and work orders. Staff maintained wells and treatment facilities, exercised water valves, completed water-level testing and continued grounds and reuse-water irrigation work. The Halstead booster station rehabilitation project was also completed.
Streets:
Streets crews continued slurry sealing in Area 2 and completed utility cut, sidewalk, storm sewer, drainage and concrete repairs throughout the city. Crews also worked on the Broadway and McLain storm sewer project, pavement marking and street sweeping.
Engineering & Facilities Maintenance:
Facilities crews continued HVAC upgrades at Fire Station 2, including wiring, controls and reheat coil replacement, with the system startup completed. Staff also assisted with City Hall security upgrades, cleanup and building maintenance, along with repairs and projects at the NRC, Meridian Center, Fischer Field and other city facilities.
