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Westchester Public Works Department handles
all branch pick up, repair of parkways damaged by
water and sewer repairs, painting of curbs and fire
hydrants and maintenance of lawns around the
Village buildings. For branch pick up, the Village is
divided into four sections and each section is picked
weekly. Annually, the Village paints approximately
66,000 linear feet of curbs and 140 fire hydrants.
Residents with parkway trees in need of
trimming can contact Public Works at 345-0041 to be
placed on a waiting list. The Village also offers a
shared-cost sidewalk program and tree replacement
program. To sign up for these programs, visit the
Village’s website at www.westchester-il.com. In late
fall, PW distributes leaf bags. Each single family
residence is entitled to 10 free bags. Additional bags
may be purchased for a nominal fee.
During summer months, the Street Department
lays over 300 tons of asphalt as part of patching and
repair programs. The department also has an
aggressive crack filling program to prolong the useful
life of the streets. In winter months, crews plow more
than 3,000 miles of street and can spread as much
as 2,000 tons of salt to keep streets safe and dry.
The Street Department is also responsible for the
maintenance of all village vehicles and for street
sweeping. They also assist in the set-up and operation
of the 4th of July Parade, Fest and annual
Veterun.
Westchester’s Water and Sewer Department
maintains all water and sewer lines. An ongoing
sewer maintenance program consists of jetting and
televising all of the lines. Residents experiencing
sewer breakups or observing unusual amounts of
water on the street/parkway should contact the Water
Department or, after normal business hours, contact
the Police Department non-emergency number.
The Water Department oversees the Mayfair Reservoir;
residents are asked to “adopt a hydrant” in the winter, keeping
them clear of snow and ice. The Village operates the Crestwood
Pumping Station and elevated water tower. Chief water operator
Brian Clawson tests the water monthly to make certain it is of the
highest quality.
All meters are read four times a year. Residents are urged to
check the reader on the outside of their homes to make sure that it
corresponds with the reader on the meter inside their homes. If
there is a discrepancy, contact the Village immediately. If you have
a large water bill, please check your toilets! Toilets are the number
one cause of water loss.
MICHAEL DEL RE
Michael Del Re is responsible for the operation of Westchester’s
Public Works Department, which is divided into three divisions:
Public Works, Street Department and Water and Sewers.
JOHN DOOLITTLE
The Public Works Department is under the direction of John
Doolittle.
DALE BOGDA
The Street Department, headed by Dale Bogda, is responsible for
the repair and maintenance of 280 lane miles of street.
JOHN FECAROTTA
Westchester’s Water and Sewer Department, led by John
Fecarotta, maintains all of the Village’s water and sewer lines.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions relating to any of these three Public
Works Departments, call 345-0041.
Residents who have questions related to water bills should call
345-0020.
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