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Highway Department

Contact:

James "Jim" E. Clyde,Operations Manager

Katie Tocci, Administrative Assistant
Address: 39 Ayer Road
Littleton, MA 01460
Phone: (978) 540-2670
Hours:

Monday-Thursday 7:00AM - 3:00PM

Friday By Appointment (978) 540-2670 

TRANSFER STATION ; PAY-AS-YOU-THROW:  The Board of Selectmen held a public hearing on July 12, 2010 and adopted fees and regulations to implement Pay-As-You-Throw Solid Waste Disposal.  New stickers will be available beginning on September 2, 2010, at the Littleton Transfer Station, Spectacle Pond Road. The new fees and regulations will take effect on October 1, 2010.  Please read the following links for information on fees and regulations.
Transfer Station Fees Effective October 1, 2010
Transfer Station Regulations Effective October 1, 2010

REFLECTIVE LINE PAINTING BID:  The bid for Reflective Line Painting 8/18/10-4 has been awarded to Poirier Guidelines of Athol, MA at a price of $6,153.74. There were two other bids received, Hi-way Safety Systems in the amount of $6,817.47 and Markings Inc. in the amount of $7,486.06. 


ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PLAN: To address the condition of local roads in Littleton, the Board of Selectmen voted on March 10, 2008 to
support an
$8-million roadway improvement plan, which would be funded inside the property tax levy limit, without any overrides of Proposition 2 1/2.  Read more.

$4.2-Million in TIP Funding for Goldsmith Street. On June 26, 2008, the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)'s Transportation Planning and Programming Committee formally adopted amendments to the Federal Fiscal Year 2008 TIP (Transportation Improvement Plan) which includes $4.2-million for Goldsmith Street, Littleton. The Committee had given initial approval at its meeting on May 22, 2008, which then triggered a required 30-day public comment period. With the action on June 26th, that funding is officially in place.  The project consists of improvements to Goldsmith Street from the intersection with Route 2A/110 to the intersection with Shaker Lane, a distance of approximately 1.45 miles. Sidewalk and landscaping improvements will also be provided. The total project cost is $5.2-million, of which $1-million will be paid by the Town through the funds unanimously approved by the May 5, 2008 Special Town Meeting. The project has been put out to bid by the Massachusetts Highway Department.  See bid documents (large PDF file - 17 MB). The projected project start date is the Spring of 2009.

STATE ROADS IN LITTLETON:  The major highways in Littleton (Routes 119, 2A, 110, 495, 2) and Powers Road are under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts Highway Department.  Any questions or concerns regarding these roads should be directed to the District 3 Office of the Massachusetts Highway Department, 508-929-3800.  

 

Highway Department Services

The Highway Department provides maintenance and improvements to approximately 62 miles of Town roads; operates the Transfer Station located on Spectacle Pond Road, administers contracts for the disposal of solid wastes, maintains approximately 62 acres of municipal recreational facilities and public grounds; performs public shade tree removals, trimming and planting (Highway Superintendent also serves as Tree Warden); and maintains the Department's equipment to accomplish the assigned tasks.

The Highway Department consists of twelve (12) full-time employees; two (2) part-time Transfer Station Operators and  summer help. The Department has at its disposal approximately 50 major pieces of equipment with attachments (etc.) with a value of $2 million to accomplish its work. The amount of equipment used by the Highway Department is a result of the variety of types of work undertaken.

Highway Department Links:

Application & Specifications for Permit to Construct Within a Public Way
Frequently Asked Questions 
Spring Services
Summer Services
Winter Services
Fall Services

 Transfer Station

 LITTLETON TRANSFER STATION
Spectacle Pond Road, Littleton, MA 01460
978-540-2671

Hours of Operation
Tuesday and Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

 

Transfer Station Links:

Transfer Station Brochure and Fees 2009-2010
Regulations of Town Transfer Station
Recycling in Littleton 
Recycling Guide
Hazardous Waste Collection - Twice yearly the North Central Regional Solid Waste Cooperative holds a hazardous and bulky waste collection day. Please click on the link for further information on upcoming events.

 Other Department Contact Names and Numbers

The following is a list of contact names and numbers for services which are frequently asked about but which are not provided by the Highway Department.

Town Water: Call Water Department at (978) 486-3104

Electric Wires and Street Lights: Call Light Department at (978) 486-3555

Scheduling of Athletic Fields/Facilities: Call Recreation Department (978) 486-3120

Scheduling of Fay Park: Contact Park and Recreation Commission at (978) 486-3120.