SERVICES - Department of Public Works

Small in number, but great in service best describes the work of the Newville Borough Public Works Department. Under the direction of Water Superintendent Jerry F. Stamy, the Newville Public Work Department consists of David A. Handshew and Robert L. Yost, Jr. The department employs several part time workers which include Stanley Barrick, Charles Smith and Ralph Barrick, Jr. Serving as equipment operator is Ronald Ewart.

The Newville Public Works Department is responsible for:

• The maintenance of all streets and alleys in the borough which includes paving, patching, line painting, curb painting, crosswalk painting, sign maintenance, sweeping and cleaning.
• Maintenance of all facilities owned by the Borough of Newville and Newville Water and Sewer Authority which includes the Newville Municipal Building, the Newville Area Community Center, the Cool Spring Water Treatment Plant, the Newville Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pump Station and Reed Beds, Springhouses, Maintenance Building, Newville Community Park, Vine Street Parking lot and the town's two landmarks: the Laughlin Mill and town fountain.
• Plowing and salting of streets along with snow removal.
• Maintenance of the water distribution system which includes installation of new water utilities and repair of existing underground utilities.
• Maintenance of the sanitary sewer collection system which includes the installation of new sewer utilities and the repair of existing underground facilities.
• Maintenance of all borough and authority vehicles and equipment.
• Curbside yard waste recycling program which includes collection of leaves, brush and Christmas trees as the curbside. The yard waste is processed and turned into compost material which is returned free of charge to borough residents.

Contact the Newville Public Works Department at (717) 776-6601 or 776-7633.