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Fall 2023 Milling and Paving
Please visit this website for the paving map and additional information: https://www.hamden.com/197/Annual-Paving-Program
Public Works Route Maps
A map showing public works routes can be found below and at this link: Public Works Route Map
Spring 2023 Leaf and Brush Pickup Maps
This map shows active progress of the Spring 23 leaf pickup. Each day, the map will be updated to show which route zones are in progress and which have been completed. The zones are color coded in the second map.
Spring Collection is now complete, as shown below. We will have a new map for fall pickup.
What Does Hamden Public Works Department do?
The Public Works Department has a big job making sure the Town-owned buildings, grounds, roads, and property look their best and functions at their best.
Tasks
The responsibilities include tasks such as:
- Pot Holes
- Removing Deceased Animals (on Town Property Only)
- If a deceased animal is found on your property you must dispose of it on your own. Deceased domestic animals found on your property can be taken care of by Animal Control, call 203-230-4080.
- Replacing Catch Basins
- Road/Curb Repair
- Snow Plowing/Sanding (View the Town's Snow Policy (PDF))
- Stormwater Drainage System Cleanout
- Street Sweeping
- Transfer Station
- Tree Removal
- Tree Trimming for Town Trees
Streets Not Included
Hamden Public Works is not responsible for the following streets:
- Arch Street (from Dixwell to Fairview)
- Dixwell Avenue
- State Street
- Whitney Avenue
These are State controlled roads. If you have any concerns regarding any of these roads (including pot holes, trees on the road, etc.) please call the State Department of Transportation at 407-0526.
Leaf Composting & Brush Permit
Hamden holds a state leaf composting and brush permit. Both leaves and brush are recycled at the Wintergreen Avenue Transfer Station into usable mulch, available at no cost to residents.
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Public Works
Physical Address
1125 Shepard Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
Phone: 203-287-2600
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Joseph DeRisi
Recycling CoordinatorPhone: 203-287-7021Additional Phone: 203-672-2072
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Al Maio
Litter EnforcementPhone: 203-672-2071Additional Phone: 203-530-2888
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Lyn Baumgartner
Beautification CoordinatorPhone: 203-287-2600
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Gabriel Scala
Foreman of BuildingsPhone: 203-287-2600
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Paul Coleman
Superintendent of BuildingsPhone: 203-287-2600
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Christopher Rhone
Superintendent of TreesPhone: 203-287-2600
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Doug Fraser
Superintendent of SanitationPhone: 203-287-2600
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Joseph Longobardi
Superintendent of StreetsPhone: 203-287-2600
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Kenneth Paecht
Superintendent of ParksPhone: 203-287-2600
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John Pucillo
Superintendent of Vehicle MaintenancePhone: 203-287-2626
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Michael Siciliano
Assistant Public Works DirectorPhone: 203-287-2600
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Joseph Colello
Public Works DirectorPhone: 203-287-2600