Public Works

The Public Works Department is comprised of:


  • Administration
  • Highway Division
  • Fleet Maintenance
  • Facilities Maintenance
The Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining the Town’s Road infrastructure and contributes to Town’s mission by providing superior public services that include maintaining and improving the condition of our streets, ensuring new development is constructed properly, excellent delivery and management of capital projects, maintaining our roadways and public access rights-of-way, keeping our storm drain systems well maintained, being environmental stewards of the community while promoting and educating our residents regarding the need to protect our environment for future generations.

  • Paving and Roadway Maintenance of approximately 103 miles of roadway
  • Snow and Ice Removal
  • Roadside Mowing & Street Sweeping
  • Maintaining Traffic Markings
  • Stormwater Management Systems
  • Street and Regulatory sign installation and maintenance
  • Maintaining a fleet of over 150 vehicles, equipment and emergency water craft
  • Tree Management in Town Right-of-Way
  • Some Town Buildings & Property Management
  • Recycling

 Our Lawn Damage Due to Snow Plowing Policy is here.                                               Our Policy regarding mailbox damage due to snowplowing is here.                             RI General Law 31-22-9 regarding Throwing Debris on Highway-Snow Removal is here.  Violation of this Law carries a fine of $85.00

Applications and Licenses


All the information on why a Right of Way or Tree Permit is needed/required is located on this page.  Please review before applying.      


Information on the Narragansett Code of Ordinances – Storm Drains & Connections can be found here: Storm Drains & Connections Ordinance Requirements. It is recommended that you review this document before applying for a Right of Way permit.

Road Improvement Update


Road Construction & Maintenance Updates are listed on this page.  The most recent Major and Minor Rehabilitation Roads List can be found here.


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