In accordance with Dedham Street Opening Regulations, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will not issue Street Opening Permits from November 15 through April 1. 

Permit Applications

Apply for a DPW Permit Online, powered by

The OpenGov portal is mobile-responsive and can also be accessed from any desktop computer or tablet device.

Need Assistance?

If you do not have access to a computer or mobile device or if you need assistance, the DPW/Engineering Team will be happy to help you with your application.

About Us

Located in the William H. Dunn Public Works Facility at 55 River Street, the Public Works Department (DPW):

• Oversees recycling and solid waste disposal.
• Manages construction on public ways, including pothole repairs, line painting, and sidewalk maintenance.
• Ensures the proper operation of traffic signals, street lights, and street signs.
• Removes snow and treats icy roads during winter months.
• Plants and prunes public shade trees.

We want our residents, commercial property owners, utilities, and visitors to have clean and well-maintained roads and sidewalks, working streetlights and pedestrian signals, and a safe environment for people of all ages and abilities to get around Dedham.  

We strive to provide efficient and pleasant customer service, whether you email us, call the office, or chat with a DPW staff member working in your neighborhood.

Service requests

Report non-emergency issues -- potholes, broken street lights, etc. -- by using the Service Request tool.

When to Contact us

Please contact DPW with questions about trash and recycling, road and sidewalk maintenance, traffic signals, street lights, street signs, snow removal, or the treatment of public shade trees.