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A residential community close to Boston

Services

  • Police & Fire
  • Department of Public Works
  • Recycling Drop-Off
  • Utilities
  • Hospital & Medical Information
  • Houses of Worship



    Police & Fire

    MassDevelopment contracts with the Massachusetts State Police for Devens. The department includes one lieutenant, one sergeant, and ten troopers. Customary policing includes detecting, deterring, reporting and investigation of trespassing, theft, vandalism, and other criminal activities. The State Police also provide traffic enforcement, investigation of motor vehicle crashes, and response to emergency 911 calls.

    Similar to other communities, Devens continues to be proactive to potential situations by reaching out and establishing rapport with the community, at-risk individuals and associated organizations. If there are public safety programs you are interested in, please contact the Devens State Police directly:

    State Police Devens
    59 Buena Vista Street
    Devens, MA 01434

    Emergency: 911
    Non-emergency: 978.772.8800



    The Devens Fire Department protects the community with a team of 23 firefighters, two engines, one ladder truck, one rescue vehicle, and two forestry units. The department is trained in the latest techniques of fire fighting including emergency medical services, rescue, fire prevention, and inspection.

    Devens Fire Department Headquarters
    182 Jackson Road
    Devens, MA 01434

    Emergency: 911
    Non-Emergency: 978.772.4600
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    Department of Public Works

    The Department of Public Works is responsible for:

  • 60 miles of road lanes
  • 500 acres of improved landscape
  • Building maintenance of all MassDevelopment properties
  • Fleet maintenance of all MassDevelopment vehicles and equipment
  • Domestic and wildlife animal control
  • Cross connection surveying and testing
  • Solid waste and recycling

    Animal Licenses
    It is recommended that any animal owned or kept within the boundaries of Devens be registered and licensed. Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 149 as adopted by MassDevelopment requires that all dogs six months or older be registered and licensed annually on June 1st. Owner/keepers of dogs are given a thirty-day period ending on June 30th each year to register dogs. There is no mandatory requirement to register other animals, but any person may register and apply for a license of any type of animal legally-owned and kept within the boundaries of Devens. Owners and keepers of animals other than dogs are encouraged to register and license animals kept as pets.

    Licensing Fees:

  • Male or female dogs - $7.00
  • Spayed/neutered dogs - $4.00
  • Other animals - $4.00
  • Late fee (mandated animals) - $15.00/month
  • Seeing-eye, hearing, or any assist dogs - no charge

    Licensing Period: June 1 - May 31

    Requirements:

  • Certificate of Rabies Vaccination by a licensed Veterinarian
  • Certificate or statement from a licensed Veterinarian that the dog has been spayed or neutered
  • Certificate from the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind stating that the dog is trained to lead or serve a blind person (if applicable)
  • etter or certificate from the Massachusetts Office of Deafness stating that such a dog is trained to serve a deaf person (if applicable)

    Yard Waste Disposal
    Beginning the first Monday in April through November 30, the DPW will pick up yard waste in residential areas every Monday morning. Yard waste includes grass clippings, leaves and tree limbs. Yard waste must be placed at the curb in the front of the house with no trash or sand mixed in. Leaves and grass clippings must be packaged in biodegradable paper bags.

    Christmas trees will be picked up the first two Mondays in January.

    Recycling Information
    Items may be brought to 99 Buena Vista Street for recycling. Click here for details.

    Wood Cutting Permits
    Wood cutting permits are available for a $10.00 fee. Permits are valid for a fourteen-day period to residents for personal use only. Permits allow for the cutting of downed trees only in areas designated by the DPW.
    Visa or MasterCard is accepted.

    For more information, please contact:
    Joseph Giuliano
    Department of Public Works
    99 Buena Vista Street
    Devens, MA 01434
    978.772.1864

    Hours of Operation, Monday - Friday 8 am - 3:30 pm

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    Recycling Drop-Off

    Recycling drop-off containers are in place for all Devens residents and businesses. They are located in the front parking lot of the DPW at 99 Buena Vista Street and are accessible at anytime for your convenience. The containers are marked and the following materials can be deposited:

  • #1&2 Plastic
  • Glass
  • Tin & aluminum cans
  • Mixed Paper which includes corrugated cardboard, computer printer paper, copier paper ( white or colored), envelopes (with or without windows), stationary, looseleaf paper (any color), folders (no metal or plastic tabs), brochures/pamphlets (coated/uncoated, stapled or folded), newspapers and magazines

    For larger items, the Recycling Drop-off Facility is open Monday thru Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm. Click here for details

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    Utilities

    The Utilities Division provides electricity, natural gas, water and sewer services to the Devens community. It also provides pole and conduit access for telecommunications and cable television and antennae siting for wireless communications. The Utilities Division continues to pursue programs aimed at increasing energy supply, reliability and efficiency while limiting costs.

    Download Forms (pdfs)
    Customer Information Guide
    FY10 Rate Increase Notice
    Current Utility Rates (FY 2010, Q3)
    Customer Application Form
    2008 Water Quality Report
    Terms and Conditions

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    Hospitals & Medical Information

    Nashoba Valley Medical Center
    200 Groton Road
    Ayer, MA 01432
    978.784.9000
    www.nashobamed.com

    NVMC - Occupational Health Department
    200 Groton Road
    Ayer, MA 01432
    978.784.9328
    www.nashobamed.com

    Clinton Hospital
    201 Highland Street
    Clinton, MA 01510
    978.368.3000
    www.umassmemorial.org

    Emerson Hospital Health Center - Groton
    100 Boston Road
    Groton, MA 01450
    978.448.1288
    www.emersonhospital.org

    HealthAlliance Hospital - Fitchburg/Leominster
    Burbank Campus
    275 Nichols Road
    Fitchburg, MA 01420
    978.343.5000
    http://www.umassmemorial.org

    Leominster Campus
    60 Hospital Road
    Leominster, MA 01453
    978.466.2000
    http://www.umassmemorial.org

    Acton Medical Associates
    231 Ayer Road
    Harvard, MA 01451
    978.772.1213
    www.actonmedical.com

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    Houses of Worship

    Harvard

    Congregational Church Evangelical UCC
    5 Still River Road
    Harvard, MA 01451
    978.456.8788

    St. Benedict's Abbey Chapel
    252 Still River Road, Box 67
    Still River, MA 01467
    978.456.3221

    St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church
    15 Still River Road
    Harvard, MA 01451
    978.456.3563

    Unitarian Church
    Harvard Common
    Harvard, MA 01451
    978.456.8752

    Shirley

    Holy Ghost Revival Outreach
    37 Front Street
    Shirley, MA 01464
    978.425.6315

    Saint Anthony's Religious Center
    14 Phoenix Street
    Shirley, MA 01464
    978.425.0980

    Trinity Chapel
    Center Road
    Shirley, MA 01464
    978.425.9041

    United Church of Shirley
    Lancaster Road
    Shirley, MA 01464
    978.425.4065

    Ayer

    Church of God
    41 Littleton Road
    Ayer, MA 01432
    978.772.6055

    Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church
    139 Littleton Road
    Ayer, MA 01432
    978.772.2863

    Apple Valley Baptist Church
    12 Columbia Street
    Ayer, MA 01432
    978.772.0810

    Christian Science Church & Reading Room
    30 Main Street
    Ayer, MA 01432
    978.772.3698

    Federated Church
    21 Washington Street
    Ayer, MA 01432
    978.772.2044

    Hope New Baptist Church Ayer
    139 Sandy Pond Road
    Ayer, MA 01432
    978.772.1755

    Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Faulkner Street Ayer, MA 01432 978.772.2615

    Saint Mary's Catholic Church
    31 Shirley Street
    Ayer, MA 01432
    978.772.2414

    Seeds of Faith
    17 West Main Street
    Ayer, MA 01432
    978.772.1884

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