Meets on the Wednesdays following the first and third Monday of each month; Public Facilities also holds utility hearings on the Wednesday following the third Monday of each month.

Chair: Councilor Kalis
Vice-Chair: Councilor Getz
Members: Councilors Albright, Dahmubed, Gordon, Grossman, Kelley, and Leary

Committee Clerk: Lisa Pennel, lpennel@newtonma.gov 

The Public Facilities Committee reviews matters related to the Department of Public Works, including the Water and Sewer Division; Public Buildings Department; and Engineering Department including: street acceptance, layout, construction, repair, and maintenance; relocation and discontinuance of public ways; water and sewer services; storm drains; street lighting; public utility easements and poles; and construction, repair, and maintenance of public buildings.

If you applying for a Grant of Location please use the following link: 

Grant of Location Application

If you applying for a Water, Drain and/or Sewer Extension please use the following link: 

Water, Drain and/or Sewer Extension Application

Below you may find information about Gas Leaks:

Gas Leak Information

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