Public Works Department

About Public Works
The Johnson Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining the town’s vital infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, drainage systems, and public facilities. We are committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient services that support our town’s quality of life and prepare for the future.

Contact Us
Public Works Garage
123 Town Garage Road (placeholder address)
Johnson, VT 05656
📞 Phone: (802) 555-1234
📧 Email: publicworks@townofjohnson.com
🕒 Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Services We Provide
Road Maintenance: Grading, paving, pothole repair, and signage.
Winter Operations: Snowplowing, sanding, and salting of town-maintained roads and sidewalks.
Stormwater Management: Ditching, culvert maintenance, and erosion control.
Sidewalk & Trail Maintenance: Seasonal care for pedestrian routes and connections to the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail.
Streetlights: Maintenance and outage reporting.
Emergency Response: Storm cleanup and hazard mitigation when needed.

Maps & Documents
Town Road Map
Winter Plow Routes

Policies & Permits
Policy Regarding Class IV Highways & Trails
Driveway Access & Right-of-Way Permit Application

Alerts & Notices
⚠️ Spring Road Posting in Effect: Starting March 1
⚠️ Construction Notice: Stormwater work on Clay Hill Road begins April 15
⚠️ Brush Pickup: Scheduled for May 4–6 (weather permitting)

Useful Links
VT Agency of Transportation (VTrans)
Green Mountain Power Outage Map
Stormwater Resources – Lake Champlain Basin Program