Permits

Permit Requirements

The following permits are required by the Department of Public Works. Follow the links below to fill out a permit application for the type of work you plan to do. Please note, these are only applications. Once submitted someone from the Department will reach out to you to complete the permit process. 

Fill out and submit this application to request a new water connection. New connections can only be completed between April 16th and November 14th each year. Click here to review associated fees.
Click Here: Application for Water Service

Driveway / Curb Cut Permit:

A permit must be obtained from this office for all driveways and curb-cuts entering a street - $75 Fee 
Click here: Driveway / Curb-Cut Permit 

Sanitary Sewer Permits:

A permit must be obtained from this office for all new sewer connections and repairs:

  • Commercial and Industrial Sewer Permit
    • Please read OSHA Sub Part P 520 CMR 14
    • Mixed Business/Residence - $550, plus $275 each additional unit
    • Hotel/Motel - $550, plus $100 each additional unit
    • Commercial / Industrial Buildings - $0.10 per sq. ft. of floor area or $50 per 100 gallons per day average flow, whichever is greater (minimum fee of $550)
    • Click here: Commercial and Industrial Sewer Permit
  • Residential Sewer Permit 
  • Sewer Repair Permit (This application should be used for Residential or Commercial repairs) - $275 Fee 

Note: New connections to replace existing connections - 50% of the applicable above-stated charge

Stormwater Drain Connection Permit:

A permit must be obtained from this office for all connections made to the city’s stormwater drain system - $150 Fee 
Click here: Stormwater Drain Connection Permit 

Stormwater Management Permit:

A Stormwater Management Permit is generally mandated for land disturbance of 40,000 square feet or more. 
Click here: Stormwater Management Permit

Street Excavation / Obstruction Permit:

A permit must be obtained from this office for any opening or obstruction made in a city roadway or sidewalk. $150 Fee. Please read OSHA Sub Part P 520 CMR 14
Click here: Street Excavation / Obstruction Permit 

Tree Permits:

A permit must be obtained from this office for any planting, removal, cutting, pruning, or trimming of any trees within the public right-of-way. 

Click here: Public Shade Tree Tree Removal Permit
Click here: Permit to Plant Tree in a Public Way
Click here: Permit to Prune Public Tree

Please note: There is a $100 non-refundable fee involved with the press release of the public hearing regarding a tree removal. This is the responsibility of the party planning to have the tree removed.

Trench Permit:

A permit must be obtained from this office for any trench work.  A $50 fee is required if working in tree belt. Please read OSHA Sub Part P 520 CMR 14. 
Click here: Trench Permit

Sign or Banner Permit:

A permit must be obtained from this office to place or erect fixtures, signs, banners, or structures on city street or sidewalks - $50 filing fee
Click here: Sign or Banner Permit