Public Works
The Public Works Department is committed to serving the community with excellence. We strive to maintain the road system in the best condition possible, provide a clean and ample supply of water for people to enjoy, and dispose of wastewater in a way that does not pollute.
We provide for the proper disposal of residential solid waste, ensure warm and clean municipal buildings, and maintain a safe, reliable vehicle and equipment fleet. We are committed to rendering quality work while exercising strict fiscal responsibility. Our commitment to the preservation of the town's antiquity parallels our desire to provide a progressive avenue into the next century.
2/14/2025: Trash and recycle pick-up will be on as scheduled during the week of President's Day, February 17th. Please have your trash and recycle out before 7am to ensure it will not be missed.
Effective February 12, 2025, the Park Street Bridge is CLOSED until further notice due to the failure of a section of the wooden bridge deck. Please avoid the area and use alternative routes. NHDOT has been notified and will be assessing the situation. Updates will be provided as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience to our residents. Your safety is our top priority.
2/18/2025: Overnight Snow Removal: Public Works crews, with the assistance of contractors, will be conducting overnight snow removal operations in the Downtown Area (Water Street, Center Street, High Street to Buzzell Ave, Front Street to Spring Street), and on Lincoln Street and Portsmouth Ave, to clear intersections and remove accumulated snow from high-traffic areas. Operations will begin at 11:00 PM on Wednesday, February 19th, and continue through the night. Please avoid these areas if possible. Work will include the use of snowblowers, sidewalk tractors, front-end loaders and dump trucks, and will generate noise during operations. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to keep the community safe.
The Exeter Water Department needs your assistance! Notices were mailed out to certain water service residents with unknown water service line material. The steps below will help you locate your water service and help determine the water service’s pipe material.
Guide to locating your water serviceStep 1: Your water service most likely enters through the lowest level, up through the basement floor or low along the foundation wall. The water service line may also be located within a crawl space or utility closet and will be connected to your water meter.
Composting is easy! Did you know that you can reduce your blue bag usage (cost savings) by composting?
Clothes aren't trash! The Town has partnered with Helpsy to offer residents a sustainable method of recycling clothing and textiles, helping residents reduce their solid waste.
11/20/2024: A Public Information Session has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 10th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at the Exeter Public Library.
9/26/2024: The contractor is constructing the wet well under the proposed pump station. Pipe crews are installing the 12-inch HDPE in Webster Ave starting near the pump station and working toward Jady Hill Ave. The gas company relocated a portion of the gas main to make way for the force main construction.
9/19/24: The widening of Epping Road from Continental Drive to Cronin Road is scheduled to begin September 23, 2024. The project is intended to improve capacity and safety by introducing a center two-way left-turn lane that will provide refuge for vehicles turning into and out of adjacent driveways and side streets. The project is largely in response to growing commercial and residential development along the Epping Road corridor.
Update 6/12/2023: Using the public feedback from the online forum and an additional survey, the Town is moving forwarded with Conceptual Roadway Plan #2, which features sidewalks only near the entrance of the neighborhood.
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Public Works
13 Newfields Road
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 773-6157
PublicWorks@exeternh.gov