DPW Highlights: Engineering Division

The Weston Department of Public Works is a department that does not always get the recognition it deserves.  We appreciate the men and women the DPW that continuously work hard to get things done so the Town remains as beautiful as a scenic postcard. We would like to recognize the DPW every week by highlighting each division, and provide insight to what their jobs entail. National Public Works Week is May 21-27, 2023, however we wanted to showcase them now. This week will highlight the Engineering Division, which is led under the Supervisor and Town Engineer Jason Lavoie. 

Existing Staff:

In the Engineering Division there is the Supervisor/Town Engineer, a Civil/Projects Engineer and a Stormwater/Assistant to Town Engineer.

Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan:

• Maintain Town's Engineering Records, including:  water distribution system and stormwater drainage system;
• Assist public in accessing engineering records;
• Update records when changed by contractors and/or Town;
• Design Improvements and Upgrades to Town's Infrastructure;
• Review and Approve all connections to Town's Water and Drainage Systems;
• Inspect connections to Town's systems by contractors;
• Receive and Review petitions for Grants of Location
• Provide GIS updates of new or modified drainage and water infrastructure 
• Implement capital improvements program consisting of water, drainage and roadway improvements
• Assist other DPW divisions with engineering related questions, analyses
• Manage planning projects for drainage and  water infrastructure
• Implement and ensure compliance with Stormwater MS4 permit program
• Manage consultant for Landfill and Transfer Station inspections and monitoring
• Maintain official maps and right of way records of the Town
• Oversee stormwater permitting program for private development
• Assist Traffic and Sidewalk Committee with their ongoing projects
• Analyze and make recommendations to Select Board for new traffic regulations
• Participate in strategic planning around future year capital improvements including budget development
• Assist with Development and Advertising of Annual Contracts:   Signal Maintenance, Traffic Light Maintenance, Road resurfacing and Maintenance Program Services, Crack Sealing, Rubber Chip Sealing, Pavement Markings, Guardrail Replacement and Maintenance, Tree Removals and Maintenance, Cleaning of Drainage Structures, Water Main and Service Replacements and Engineering Consultant Services.