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Posted on: March 7, 2023

Neighborhood Meetings to be held for Drainage Analysis Study

Drainage workshops

A series of meetings in March and April will give updates on the City’s study of six watersheds

Residents, businesses, property owners invited to attend the meeting corresponding to their watershed location

Last year, the City of New Roch...

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Public Works
Posted on: February 10, 2023

City Manager Kathleen Gill Appoints Wilfredo Melendez as New Public Works Commissioner

Wilfredo Melendez DPW Commissioner

Wilfredo Melendez, P.E. has been named as the new Commissioner of Public Works, effective February 6. 

Mr. Melendez brings extensive municipal experience to the position, having worked for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection a...

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Public Works
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Paper Collection Reminder

2023 Collection Days

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Public Works
Posted on: January 9, 2023

North Avenue Bridge Replacement Project

The New York State Thruway Authority has started a three-year project to replace the North Avenue bridge, which is located above a section of the New England Thruway (I-95). Improvements will include a wider overpass structure, a dedicated left turn lane ...

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Additional Info... Public Works
Posted on: December 27, 2022

2023 DPW Collection Schedule Now Available Online

City Newsflash Update

New Rochelle’s Department of Public Works annual schedule and information booklet is now available online at NewRochelleNY.com/DPW. The 2023 booklet, mailed citywide to all homes, contains an easy-to-read flyer on recyclables along with importan...

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2023 DPW Book Public Works
Posted on: October 11, 2022

Fall Leaf Collection Begins

Fall Leaf Collection 2022 - English

The Department of Public Works reminds property owners that Fall Leaf Collection begins on Tuesday, October 11 and concludes the end of December.  All leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags or open containers weighing no more than 75 l...

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Public Works
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Public Input Needed for Drainage Analysis Study

Last week, the City Council unanimously approved contracts with five Drainage subconsultants to perform a Citywide Drainage Study that will analyze issues in the watershed districts located throughout New Rochelle. To more fully identify drainage problem ...

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Public Works
Posted on: May 20, 2022

City Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Department of Public Works Center

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City and Public Works officials held a ribbon-cutting for the new Department of Public Works (DPW) Center at 25 Industrial Lane on Thursday, May 19. The event coincided with National Public Works Week, a time to recognize the essential services provided b...

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Public Works
Posted on: May 16, 2022

National Public Works Week May 15-21 2022 Theme: “READY & RESILIENT”

DPW Week 2022

May 15 – 21, 2022, is National Public Works Week, a time to recognize the essential services provided by Public Works Departments nationwide. Our Public Works Department provides the residents of New Rochelle with essential services that maintai...

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Public Works
Posted on: March 28, 2022

Yard Waste Collection Begins April 4

The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Streets and Highways will begin Yard Waste Collection on Monday, April 4, 2022. Residents are reminded that in order to be collected, yard waste must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. (6am during summer months) on t...

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