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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
Current Utility Rates (FY 2009, Q4)
FY09 Rate Restructure Letter
Application
2008 Water Quality Report
Terms and Conditions
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Hospitals & Medical Information
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Houses of Worship
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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
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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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