Highway and Public Works

Overview

The DPW maintains the Village's roads, drainage systems, and public infrastructure, and coordinates with Rockland County and the Town of Ramapo on shared services such as sewer maintenance and snow removal.

Name Title Email Phone
Israel (Mendy) Greenberg Superintendent
Department of Highway and Public Works
dpw@newsquare-ny.gov 845-422-5700 #6

For DPW information, call 845-354-1000 and select Option 6 for the DPW menu

Sewer Emergencies

The Village's sewer lines are maintained under contract by Rockland County Sewer District No. 1. For sewer emergencies, call their 24/7 emergency line: 845-365-6111.

Snow Plowing — Roads

Village roads are plowed under contract by the Town of Ramapo Highway Department.

Snow Plowing — Sidewalks

Under Local Law, snow removal and general maintenance of sidewalks — including repair of defects — is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. As a service to residents, the DPW also plows sidewalks to help expedite clearing for pedestrian safety, though responsibility for the sidewalk remains with the property owner.

Road Maintenance

Pothole repair, double-yellow-line striping, and painting of stop bars and crosswalks are performed under contract by the Town of Ramapo Highway Department.

Road Resurfacing

The Village resurfaces roads periodically as needs arise.

Drainage System

Catch basin cleanout is performed under contract with the Town of Ramapo. In addition, the DPW conducts a thorough biannual cleanout of the Village's drainage system, and also maintains local streams and brooks. The Village has recently undertaken a major, multi-million dollar infrastructure upgrade to its drainage system, funded through a combination of grants and bonds.