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(413)572-6226

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Mission
Office Hours
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Personnel Directory
Problem Areas
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CURBSIDE BULK PICKUP
To schedule a curbside appointment for bulk pickup call the Bulk Pickup Coordinator:
Monday thru Friday
7:00 am to 2:30 pm
(413)564-3133
Bulk pickup April 1, 2008 to August 1, 2008
Due to budget constraints the bulk pickup program will be ending on Friday August 1, 2008 and will resume on April 1, 2009 for the months of April, May and June.

Residents are still allowed to purchase stickers at the License Department at City Hall or at either of the Big Y stores in Westfield and bring their items to the landfill Monday thru Fri 9-1 or Saturdays 7-12.

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DPW Divisions
The Department of Public Works is broken into the following divisions:

Park/Forestry - This Division is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all City parks, including all school athletic fields. In addition, tree management and care are also provided on a daily basis.

Sewer/Storm Drain - This operation oversees the cleaning, repairing, and maintenance of the collection system located throughout the City with programs designed to enhance the performance of our Treatment Plant.

Waste Collection/Solid Waste Management - This Division performs the curbside collection of all waste generated by Westfield residents. Through effective programs, items are collected on a weekly basis and disposed of in the most efficient manner. Bulk items are scheduled for pick up by calling the Bulk Pickup Line at (413) 564-3133. This Division has received high marks from the State of Massachusetts for its efforts in recycling.

General Highway - This operation provides for the repair and maintenance of the highway and sidewalk system located throughout the community. Through effective programs, including patching, crack filling, sweeping, pavement management, street and regulatory sign replacement, crosswalk and line painting, in addition to the care and maintenance of our own vehicles. All administrative functions are assigned to this Division.

Snow and Ice Control- During inclement weather, all of the above are dedicated to providing public safety with safe and efficient treatment of our road system, Through ""sensible"" salting and plowing.

Emergency Calls
Emergency calls after hours or on weekends should be referred to:
Westfield Police Department
(413)562-5411.

Mission
The mission of the Department of Public Works is to preserve the integrity of the infrastructure in the City of Westfield through effective management and operation. Our goal is to serve the approximate 40,000 residents and ensure their safety.

Office Hours
Administrative Office:
Monday thru Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(413)572-6226.

Operations Offices
Monday thru Friday
7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
(413) 572-6267

Curbside Collection Office
Monday thru Friday
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
(413) 572-6314

Personnel Directory
Acting Director of Public Works
Jim Mulvenna
(413)564-3110

Deputy Director of Public Works
Jim Mulvenna
(43)572-6596

Foremen at Operations Office
Ed Wielgus
Phil Sadowski
Dave Curran
(413)572-6267

Curbside Collection
Ron Skroczky, Foreman
(413)572-6314

Operations Clerk
Kathy
(413)572-6267

Head Clerk
Sue Melo
(413)572-6226

Bulk Pickup Coordinator
(413)564-3133


Problem Areas
Please report all road defects and emergencies:
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
572-6267