The DPW functions to provide safe travel over city streets and walkways, environmental stewardship through the treatment and distribution of high quality potable water, efficient conveyance and treatment of wastewater, and the management of storm water to meet environmental standards. We assist and promote the economic development and sustainable growth of the city through maintenance of City assets, the plan review process, mapping and related engineering services.

The DPW promotes a higher quality of life in Fitchburg through the provision of varied and numerous leisure and recreational opportunities including the maintenance and improvement of public lands and parks, creating residential recreation programming, supporting local recreational organizations and the operation and maintenance of public burial grounds.