PUBLIC WORKS

Department Information and Services Provided:

1. Administration
Robert J. Venezia, Director
Charles D. Dziedzic, Deputy Director
973 – 635-5242

Email: publicworks@chathamborough.org

2. Public Property and Roads Division
Stan Serbanica, Foreperson
973- 635-5242

A. Roads Unit - Thomas Paris, Leadperson
B. Buildings & Grounds Unit - Stan Serbanica, Foreperson
C. Parks & Recreation Unit - Leo Pietrantuono, Leadperson
D. Shade Tree Unit - Al Renzulli, Leadperson
E. Sign Unit - Al Renzulli, Leadperson

3. Fleet Maintenance Division
Don Urenovich, Chief Mechanic
973-701-1985

4. Utilities Division
George R. Traver, Foreperson
Tony Torello, Leadperson
973-635-5242

A. Water Utility Unit
B. Sanitary Sewer Unit
C. Recycling Unit
D. Mulch / Compost Unit

Frequently asked questions and answers:
• Who do I call for missed trash collection?
Answer: Suburban Disposal Company 973-675-5451.

• Who do I call for missed recycling collection?
Answer: Great Northern Recycling – 888-738-7348.

•What is the operating days and hours for the mulch site?
Answer: The mulch area opens the first week of April and closes the second week of December. Operating hours for Wednesdays – 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Operating hours for Saturdays – 12:00 to 4:00pm. The mulch site is located behind Milton Avenue School.

• Who maintains the shade trees by the roadside?
Answer: The Borough maintains a right of way, which varies from street to street. The average right of way is usually ten (10) feet. The Department of Public Works maintains all trees that fall in the right of way. Please call the department for more information 973-635-5242.