Colchester Public Works

06/01/2026

The Grounds department continued their help of the Garden Club with phase one of the Cragin Library garden rejuvenation plan. Decaying boxwood shrubs have been removed to make way for new plantings.

05/26/2026

The Highway Department is planning on shim paving sections of Waterhole Road this Thursday and Friday (5/28 and 5/29). Please plan accordingly and expect lane/road closures and or detours.

05/22/2026

The road of life can be bumpy, but our Public Works crew is trying to make it smooth sailing for you here in town. This spring our guys have been patching potholes around town.

05/21/2026

It's Public Works Appreciation Week. I think we can all appreciate the hard work put into our fields to get ready for last weekends successful lacrosse tournament.

05/13/2026

Thank you to Katherine Kosiba, the Faski's and our grounds crew for getting more mulch spread out around the gazebo and replanting a couple of broken shrubs. We are so lucky to have such a beautiful gem right in the center of town. Get out and enjoy a picnic or ice cream before the rain!

05/08/2026

Getting Ready for Voting Day! It's not all field and park maintenance, our grounds department also supports town operations in a lot of different ways. Recently, our crew has been preparing and updating voting signage for the upcoming budget referendum. Making sure they are clean, clear, and ready to go out across town.

05/05/2026

Our grounds department often partners with the Colchester Garden Club to assist with larger projects. Recently we worked together to remove dead and declining boxwoods from the garden beds at Cragin Library. Over time these shrubs had deteriorated and were no longer contributing to the overall health or appearance of the space. Our crew handled the removal and cleanup to help prepare the area for future improvements and replanting.

04/30/2026

Our grounds crew recently completed repairs to the stone steps at the Colchester History Museum. Over time the steps had shifted and settled, creating an uneven surface. Our crew carefully reset the stone, improved the base and restored a safe, stable entryway while maintaining the original character of the site.

04/28/2026

04/27/2026

Our Grounds Department recently completed improvements to the Cody Camp memorial ball field - restoring the infield surface, redefining base paths, and getting the field back into playable condition. We take a lot of pride in maintaining the places that have a special meaning to our town.