General:
Where is the DPW located?
The DPW is located at 217 Rear South Main Street behind the Police Station. When you turn into the driveway to the Police Station, continue straight down the hill and you will see the DPW. The entrance is by the flagpole.
What are the DPW office Hours?
DPW office Hours: (Beginning the week of October 8th)
Monday through Wednesday- 8am to 5pm
Thursday- 8am to 8pm
Friday- 8am to 12:30pm
Hours for dumpster use and disposal of metal are 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
How do I dispose of latex or oil paints?
For latex paint: Dry the empty paint can with no cover and leave it for you regular trash collection day.
You may only dispose of oil paint at the DPW on Hazardous Waste Day. Hazardous Waste Day is held at the DPW facility in early June.
Building/Engineering:
What do I need to know before paving my driveway or working in the right-of-way?
Street Opening and Work in the Public Way
Any digging or disruption of soil, including installation of parking areas, walls or landscaping in the right-of-way, requires a "Street Opening Permit". The right-of-way is the land that the Town of Sharon owns that the sidewalk and roadway lies within. Work performed in the right-of-way is considered a street opening in the Town of Sharon. Work in the right-of-way without a "Street Opening Permit" is considered destruction of Town property and the Town may bring legal action against contractor or residents that work in the right-of-way without a permit. All work in the right-of-way must be approved by the Town Engineer. There are no exceptions to this rule. "Street Opening Permits" cost $50 and there may also be bonding required for work in the
right-of-way, as delineated in Artcle 35A of the General By-Laws of the Town of Sharon, MA. The full Street Opening By-Law with application forms can be found at the following location: In addition to a "Street Opening Permit", a contractor must be licensed to work in the Town of Sharon and obtain a "Contractor's License". The contractor must be insured and pay a $50 fee to obtain a license in the Town of Sharon. The Construction License By-Law and application forms are found in Article 35B of the General By-Laws of the Town of Sharon and can be found here: |
What are the setback requirements for constructing?
Homes-
Garages- Attached have to meet same requirements as the home. Detached have to be 10ft. from the property lines and any structure. If the garage is in the front yard it has to meet the front setback requirements.
Sheds- Any shed that is 120s.f. and under does not require a permit.
Inground Pools- Must be 20ft. from leaching fields, cesspools, seepage pits, or septic tanks; 10ft. from buildings or lot lines; Cannot be located within front setback
Aboveground pools- Setback is 10ft. all around.
Minimum fence height for pools is 4ft.; gate latching must be 4ft. and self-closing; the fencing must be permanent with no holes or gaps greater than 4 inches.
Stables- Must be 50ft. from all dwellings on neighboring parcels and 50ft. from lot lines or the street.
Fences- Can be constructed up to 1 inch of the property line. Fences over 6 ft. in height require a permit that can be obtained at the DPW. If the fence is to be constructed on a corner lot and may cause a viewing problem for people backing out of driveways or turning street corners, please call Building Inspector Joe Kent at 781-784-1529.
What are the office hours for:
Building Inspector Joe Kent-
Office hours to meet with the public- Monday through Friday-
8:45am to 10am & 3pm to 5pm
Hours out on inspections- Monday through Friday- 10am to 3pm
Plumbing Inspector Joe Jacobs-
Has no official office hours, but is in the office for a short time to collect messages.
Hours For Inspections- Monday through Thursday- 8:30am to 11:30am
Electrical Inspector James Delaney-
Has no official office hours.
Health Agent for Engineering James Andrews-
Has no official office hours, but is available for inspections or appointments Monday through Friday- 8:30am to 4pm. Perc. tests require 48 hour notice. Inspections require 24 hour notice.
To set up inspections or make appointments for any of the Inspectors, please call 781-784-1529.
Where can I find the permit fees for:
What do I need to know about Title 5?
Whenever a property is transferred, a Title 5 Inspection is required. A Title 5 report consists of 11 pages about the current condition of the septic system. The report is valid for 2 years.
Where can I find a Title 5 Inspector?
The DPW has a list of licensed Inspectors. Call 781-784-1529.
Where can I find more information on my property such as past septic plans or past permits?
You may find this information at the DPW. Just ask for the folder on your property at the front desk. Not that not every property has a folder and the amount of information in the folder varies.
I would like a copy of an Assessor map. Where can I get one?
You can get a copy of an Assessor map at the DPW for 20 cents. A disc with all Assessor maps in .pdf format may be purchased at the DPW for $12.00.They are also available online for download. (just click on the "Assessor's Maps" tab)
Water Division:
What are the water rates and fees?
Where do I go to get a rebate for a water-efficient clothes washer or a high efficiency toilets?
You can apply for the rebate at the DPW.
How do I know which water-efficient clothes washers & high efficiency toilets are eligible for rebates?
There is a $200 rebate for water-efficient clothes washers of over 3 cu. ft. capacity. The rebate for smaller models is $150. A clothes washer must also have an Energy Star water factor of 6.0 or less to qualify for a rebate.
For a list of water-efficient clothes washers, go to
Click here for a list of high efficiency toilets,
(link to Toilet Rebate List.pdf)
DPW Who To Call FAQ |
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Questions Regarding: |
Phone Number: |
Division: |
Building |
784-1525 x2310 |
Building |
Fences, Swimming Pools |
784-1525 x2310 |
Building |
General Zoning Questions |
784-1525 x2318 |
Engineering/GIS |
GIS/Maps |
784-1525 x2318 |
Engineering/GIS |
Household Rubbish |
784-1525 x2314 |
Operations |
Lots or Parcels |
784-1525 x2318 |
Engineering/GIS |
New Developments/40B Questions |
784-1525 x2316 |
Engineering |
Permitting |
784-1525 x2310 |
Building |
Potholes |
784-1525 x2314 |
Operations |
Railroad Parking/Parking Passes |
784-1525 x2314 |
Operations |
Recycling |
784-1525 x2314 |
Operations |
Road Repairs |
784-1525 x2320 |
Operations |
Septic Systems, Wells |
784-1525 x2317 |
Health Agent |
Sidewalk, Driveway, & Roadway Issues |
784-1525 x2320 |
Operations |
Snow Removal |
784-1525 x2314 |
Operations |
Stormwater or Drainage |
784-1525 x2316 |
Engineering |
Street Lights |
784-1525 x2314 |
Operations |
Street Signs |
784-1525 x2314 |
Operations |
Trees |
784-1525 x2322 |
Forestry & Grounds |
Water Billing, Other Water-Related Issues |
784-1525 x2315 |
Water |
Zoning |
784-1525 x2310 |
Building |
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