Welcome to the Topsham Public Works Department
About Us
The Topsham Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining approximately 100 miles of roads and it's infrastructure in the Town and building new infrastructure when needed. Duties include removing items such as tree branches off the road, maintaining public green spaces, plowing snow in the winter, and maintaining and repairing sidewalks, among others.
The Public Works Department allows for the town of Topsham to run smoothly, ensuring that the town remains aesthetically and practically cohesive.
Job Opening:
+Director of Public Works, application, and job description available on the Town's website.
This is a supervisory position, in a fast pace environment leading the department, planning long term projects and budgeting for the future.
Fall 2025
The department is finishing up a couple of smaller street maintenance project, while cleaning storm drain basins and getting ready for the winter season. Leaves are being picked up, streets are being swept and equipment is being serviced. The department will be maintaining approximately 100 miles of roads and 16 miles of sidewalks during the winter season.
Please help us prepare for winter: By removing anything you may have placed in the road "right of way". This includes basketball hoops, flower pots near your mailbox, trailers or vehicles parked next to the road. These items need to be removed from the road right of ways. Most roads are a fifty foot right of way, so you can judge where this area is by measuring approximately 25 feet from the center of the road. Another reference are the power poles and fire hydrants, in general your belongs need to be behind them to be outside of the right of way. Please contact us at 725-1728 with any questions.
Winter Reminder: The Town does post "parking bans" during snow storms. If a ban is necessary, they can be found in several places including the local TV channels, Town web site, Police web site, public works web site and local radio station. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Please contact Public Works at 207-725-1728 with any questions or concerns.
Street Lights
The street lights in our town are now owned by the Town. They have been changed to energy efficient LED fixtures. If you have a light out in your neighborhood, please contact Public Works at 725-1728 and leave the pole number and closest street address to the light.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Dennis Cox, Director
phone: 207-725-1728