Fitchburg's Week Ahead: Your Essential Guide to City Services and Street Smarts!

Alright, Fitchburg! The Department of Public Works, bless their tireless efforts, has dropped its latest round of weekly alerts for us. And, you know, it’s always good to be in the loop, isn't it? For the week kicking off on November 10th, 2025, there’s a bit to chew on, but thankfully, some things are staying blessedly normal. Good news first, I suppose: if you’re fretting about your bins, well, don’t! Your regular trash and recycling pick-up schedule is holding steady. No surprise delays, no unexpected changes. Just the usual routine, and honestly, sometimes that’s the best news of all.

Now, for those of us who obsessively check the street sweeping schedule – and let’s be real, who doesn’t want a sparkling clean curb? – you can stand down for now. The DPW confirms there’s no street sweeping on the docket for this particular week. So, breathe easy; no need to shuffle your car around just yet.

But, of course, it wouldn’t be a full DPW update without a few bits that might, shall we say, spice up your day. Get ready, folks, because the water main flushing crew will be out and about! They’re planning to hit various streets, Monday through Friday, between 9 AM and 3 PM. And here’s the thing, this sort of work often comes with a little asterisk: you might just notice some temporary water discoloration, perhaps even a dip in pressure. Don’t panic; it’s usually just part of the process, but certainly something to be aware of before you start that load of whites, you know?

And for those navigating the daily commute, or just popping out for errands, keep an eye on Main Street near Elm Avenue. There’s some ongoing road work there, and while it’s not expected to be a massive disruption, minor delays are, in truth, pretty much guaranteed. Expect to see the trusty flaggers guiding traffic, and please, let’s all heed those reduced speed limits. Safety first, always.

Finally, a quick note for our green-thumbed — or perhaps, leaf-raking — residents in Zone 3: leaf collection is still very much in full swing. So, if your yard is still boasting a vibrant carpet of autumn foliage, remember the drill: get those leaves bagged up in biodegradable containers and place them right at the curb. The city’s counting on you, and honestly, it keeps our streets so much tidier.

Got questions? Concerns? Something just doesn’t look quite right? Never hesitate. The Department of Public Works is there for us. Just give them a ring. They’re the folks who keep our city humming along, after all.