Christmas Tree burning today at DPW

PLEASE BE ADVISED: TREE BURNING TODAY

Just to let everyone know, the Department of Public Works will be conducting a controlled burning of the collected Christmas trees in the yard at the DPW today.

This notice is to inform residents so they don't begin to worry if they smell smoke or see an open fire around the West Corner area.

The wind is currently blowing off the river towards Nantasket Ave. Residents in the Atlantic Hill and condo development area may smell smoke during this process.


We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause, the Hull Fire Department is aware of this burning today.

Department of Public Works Update 1/10/18

The Department of Public Works has shifted its main focus to snow removal and drainage issues throughout town for the remainder of this week. Given the amount of snow that we have everywhere and the predicted rainfall coming our way at the end of this week, we will do our best to clean and clear the catch basins in the areas that are particularly prone to street flooding.

Early forecasts predict that we can expect 2-4 inches of rain between Friday and Saturday although that may change as the time draws closer. Nevertheless, warmer temperatures and any amount of significant rain will cause a rapid snow melt and will most likely lead to surface flooding.

You can help with our efforts, if you have a catch basin in front of your property and you have the ability, please take a moment to clear the cover so that any run-off can enter the drainage system.

The process to pick up Christmas trees will continue as time allows and we will make sure that we get everyone's trees before we're done collecting them. If your tree has not been picked up yet, please be patient, we will get to it. There is no need to call our office to let us know that your tree is still in your front yard, we are doing our best to address each and every issue that we face as quickly and efficiently as possible. Any resident that desires can bring their Christmas tree to the DPW barn at 9 Nantasket Ave and leave it for disposal.

Thank you to everyone for your patience, understanding and cooperation...

The DPW is still going.....

The Department of Public Works crew as well as our private contractors are still working on clearing the streets of Hull. The severe street flooding in several areas of town have hampered our progress but after 12-hours out there, the work continues.

If for some reason, you have not seen a plow truck for a period of time, please do not worry, we will be back around. This town is very fortunate to have a group of dedicated, knowledgeable and hard working guys working for us and the work will continue until the job is completed!

Once the snow and slush clearing process is completed, we will be laying down extra sand and salt on the roads to try to combat the deep freeze that is scheduled ahead of us. This is another long and difficult task that this department faces but it will be completed as quickly and safely as possible.

This department is committed to making sure that Hull is safe to travel through for our residents and visitors alike and we will not stop until that is possible.

Blizzard Today!

The DPW is ready, are you?

Everyone must be aware of the pending blizzard that will hit us today and last into the night.
Along with approximately a foot of snow, we are expecting extremely high winds with gusts up to 55-60mph and blowing snow causing white-out conditions at times. If you do not have to go outside, please don't.

If you have to be on the road, please make room for the plow trucks and sanders and as always, watch out for emergency vehicles as these times are always busy for our first responders.

Stay warm and stay safe.

Major Winter Storm and Cold Weather Coming

Everyone should be aware by now that a major winter storm will be hitting us tomorrow with the effects lasting into the weekend.

Please do your part to help in the snow removal efforts if possible by staying off the roads unless its an emergency, do not shovel snow from your driveway or walkway into the streets, clear snow from the sidewalks in front of your house, remove all portable items from the edge of the road (basketball hoops, trash barrels, etc), and most of all, if you see a plow truck, please give them the room they need to pass safely.

Please remember to check your vents to ensure that they are clear of snow build-up to avoid any possible carbon monoxide exposure. If you have elderly or disabled neighbors, please check on them to make sure that they are alright as well.

Winter Time Reminder from the DPW

The Public Works Department works very hard to keep all of the streets and sidewalks in town safe for motorists and pedestrians alike. If for some reason, you encounter an area that is not cleared of snow enough for your liking, please call us and we will address it as quickly as possible.

We have a very dedicated staff as shown by the crew who worked countless hours on Christmas Eve as well as on Christmas Day this year but there are limits as to what can be done on a first attempt.

You can help by making sure that your cars are as far off the roadway as possible to give the plow trucks enough room to get by safely. All Hull residents should be aware of the mandatory parking ban, which is in effect until March 31, 2018. The ban includes no on-street parking between 1:30am and 7:00am on Nantasket Ave, Atlantic Ave, Spring St and Main Street.

Also during this ban, for all other streets in town during inclement weather, parking will be allowed on the odd numbered side of each street, except in areas where such parking is always prohibited. This will provide for orderly snow removal/sanding/salting operations as well as free flow of traffic, especially emergency vehicles.

Failure to comply with the codes of the Town of Hull Chapter 155 Section 19, regarding

impeding snow removal will result in parking violation fines and/or towing of the offending vehicles at the owner’s expense.

PLEASE give the plow trucks the room they need to navigate through our streets, these trucks are 31-feet long, 10-feet wide and weigh over 38,000 pounds.

If you have any questions or concerns about the snow removal process, please do not hesitate to call the DPW at (781) 925-0900.

2017 Christmas Tree Pick-up Dates