Duties & Responsibilities

There shall be Public Works Department, headed by the Public Works Director.

The Department shall be responsible for proper construction and maintenance of the Town's infrastructure, to include but not be limited to streets, roads, sidewalks, signs, drainage systems, traffic systems, outdoor lighting, parking facilities, recreation areas, parks and cemeteries and other publicly owned facilities whose maintenance is deemed essential to the common good.

The Department shall be responsible for the handling and removal of solid waste and recyclables and construction and maintenance of related facilities, in accordance with policies established by the Town.

The Department shall be responsible for the administration of ordinances and local regulations which are related to the protection and maintenance of the public infrastructure.

Department of Solid Waste & Recycling

There shall be a Department of Solid Waste and Recycling, headed by the Public Works Director.

The Department shall be responsible for the disposal and recycling of solid waste materials generated within Bethel, Newry and Hanover in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances.