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  1. The Department of Public Works provides foundational support for the daily activities of the community. The Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and management of streets, sidewalks, parks, playgrounds, school grounds, public grounds, cemeteries, conservation areas, water distribution and sewer/stormwater collection systems, street lights, signage, and signalization. The Department manages the collection and disposal of solid waste and recycling, snow and ice management, emergency response, urban forestry, environmental regulatory compliance, inspectional services, technical project review, land plan management, and fleet maintenance services to Town departments.

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  1. DPW-Winter-Guide

    Are You Ready for the Winter Season?

    See our updated snow brochure. It contains the information you need on the regulations regarding snow removal and clearing. Additional Info...
  2. Town Of Brookline Sanitation Guide Refuse examples

    Introducing the All New Sanitation Guide

    Your resource for a clean and healthy environment. Explore proper sanitation practices, solid waste regulations, recycling, composting, and beyond! Additional Info...
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    All GD Fields Closed: Rain
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    Meeting of the Walnut Hills Cemetery Trustees, December 6, 2023 @ 9:30 am via Hybrid Meeting
    Meeting of the Walnut Hills Cemetery Trustees, December 6, 2023 @ 9:30 am via Hybrid MeetingRead On
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  1. Sun Dec. 3 - Mon Dec. 4

    All GD Fields Closed: Rain
    All GD Fields Closed: RainRead On
  1. Wed Dec. 6

    Meeting of the Walnut Hills Cemetery Trustees, December 6, 2023 @ 9:30 am via Hybrid Meeting
    Meeting of the Walnut Hills Cemetery Trustees, December 6, 2023 @ 9:30 am via Hybrid MeetingRead On
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    Town Hall - 4th Floor

    333 Washington Street
    Brookline, MA 02445

    Phone: 617-730-2156
    [email protected]

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    Monday - Thursday
    8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Friday
    8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  1. Municipal Service Center

    870 Hammond Street
    Brookline, MA 02467

    Phone: 617-730-2170
    [email protected]

    Hours

    Monday - Friday
    7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  1. Water & Sewer Garage

    44 Netherlands Road
    Brookline, MA 02445

    Phone: 617-730-2170
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    Hours

    Monday - Thursday
    8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Friday
    8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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