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Townsend Water Department The official page of the Townsend Water Department, intended to provide information about projects, Payment Options Available

1. St. Townsend

The official page of the Townsend Water Department, intended to provide information about projects, and general updates. Please mail your check with payment stub in the envelope provided. Please include your account number on the check.

2. For customers who pay their bill through online banking services, please make sure to use this mail address, PO Box 321, Medford, MA 02155-0004

3. To pay your bill through unibank online please visit www.townsend.ma.us; and follow the online payment link.

4. Payments can be made in person at Memorial Hall, 272 Main St in the Treasurer/Tax Collectors office. Please bring payment stub with you. LockBox Service Payment Mailing Address:
Town of Townsend - WATER DEPARTMENT
PO BOX 321
MEDFORD, MA 02155-0004

Payments also accepted at Collector's Office - Memorial Town Hall 272 Main.

10/19/2026

Week 3 Day 3
October 22, 2026
Start Main Street to New Fitchburg Road to Jonathan Lane to West Elm Street
Old Battery 2 hydrants
Main st 4 Hydrants
New Fitchburg 4 hydrants
Jonathan 2 hydrants
W Elm 7 hydrants
New Fitchburg x Jonathan
Jonathan 1 hydrant
New Fitchburg x Jonathan

Week # Day 4
October 23,2026
Main st Scott Scales (1 Day) 10/23/26 (19 hydrants)
Shut Canal gate to Main Street
Main Street
Scott Road and Kanehoe Court
Main st 3 hydrants
Scales 3 hydrants
Main st 5 hydrants
Open Canal x Main

10/19/2026

Week 3 Day 1
October 20, 2026
Brookline Road to Adams Road to Meadow Road
Meadow Road
Smith Street to Highland Street
Cross Street to Brookline Road
School Street to Brookline Street
Brookline Street
Dudley Road to the Police Station

Week 3 Day 2
October 22, 2026
Main Street to Wheeler Road to West Meadow Estates
Flush Main Street from Main Street Station to Wheeler Road
Wheeler Road
West Meadow Roads
West Meadow Estates Drive

10/19/2026

Notice to Water Customers
Hydrant flushing will resume on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Please watch for hydrant flushing signs.
Flushing may temporarily discolor the water, but it remains safe to use and poses no public health risk. While flushing is underway, please avoid using water, especially hot water. Discoloration may take 24 to 48 hours to clear. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this necessary work to maintain safe, healthy drinking water.

10/14/2026

Attention Water Customers

Just a reminder that we are continuing our flushing program throughout the month of October. I will be posting Week three on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Please remember flushing is from 8:00 A.M -2:00 P.M. and Flushing may temporarily discolor the water, but it remains safe to use and poses no public health risk.
Please avoid using water while flushing is underway especially hot water.
The discoloration may take 24 to 48 hours to clear. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we complete this necessary work to maintain safe, healthy drinking water.
If you have any questions please call us at 978-597-2212 or email [email protected]

Week 2 Day 3
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Highland Street to Oak Circle
Start at the top of Wallace Hill Road
Then top of Highland Street
Coppersmith Road
Penny Lane
Lois Lane
Highland Street
Old Meetinghouse
Highland Street
Bow Street
Maple Street

Week 2 Day 4
Friday, October 16, 2026
Main Street to Oak
Start at Harbor intersection Flush Main Street westbound
Reagan Road
Laurie Drive
Main Street to Oak Street to center of Town
Greeley Road
Sterilite
Oak Street
Maple Street
Brookline Street
Evans
Howard Street

10/09/2026

Week 2 Day 4
Friday, October 16, 2026
Main Street to Oak
Start at Harbor intersection Flush Main Street westbound
Reagan Road
Laurie Drive
Main Street to Oak Street to center of Town
Greeley Road
Sterilite
Oak Street
Maple Street
Brookline Street
Evans
Howard Street

10/09/2026

Week 2 Day 3
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Highland Street to Oak Circle
Start at the top of Wallace Hill Road
Then top of Highland Street
Coppersmith Road
Penny Lane
Lois Lane
Highland Street
Old Meetinghouse
Highland Street
Bow Street
Maple Street

10/09/2026

Week 2 Day 2
Wednesday, October 14,2026
Fitchburg Road Area
(1 Day)

Start on Fitchburg Road to Pheasant Ridge
Pheasant Ridge to Partridge Circle
Fitchburg Road
Woodland Drive
Knollwood Lane
Blood Road
Worcester Road
Elm Circle
Elm Street
Farmers Exchange
Jefts Street to Riverbank Terrace
Depot Street
Depot Street EX
Center Street

10/09/2026

Week 2 Day 1
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
South Row Road –to Emery Road to Fitchburg Road
Begin flushing from Ash Street to North on South Harbor Road
South Row Road
Emery Road
Tamarack Lane
Apple Drive
Laurel Drive
Peach Lane
Cherry Drive
Shagbark Drive
Dogwood Drive
Willow Drive
Sumac Drive
End of Dogwood Drive
Open Fitchburg Road and Emery Road
End of Fitchburg Road

Notice to Water CustomersIn observance of Monday's holiday, hydrant flushing will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. T...
10/09/2026

Notice to Water Customers

In observance of Monday's holiday, hydrant flushing will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. This week's street lists will be posted later today.

Please watch for hydrant flushing signs.

Flushing may temporarily discolor the water, but it remains safe to use and poses no public health risk. While flushing is underway, please avoid using water, especially hot water. Discoloration may take 24 to 48 hours to clear. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this necessary work to maintain safe, healthy drinking water.

10/05/2026

Attention Water Department Customers

Reminder!!! street lists were posted prior to this posting.

Beginning tomorrow Tuesday, October 6, 2026, the Water Department will conduct its annual water main flushing throughout town. Work will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and is expected to be completed by the end of October.
Weekly updates will list the streets scheduled for flushing, and signs will be posted in the neighborhoods where work is underway.
Flushing may temporarily discolor the water, but it remains safe to use and poses no public health risk. Please avoid using water while flushing is underway especially hot water. The discoloration may take 24 to 48 hours to clear. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we complete this necessary work to maintain safe, healthy drinking water.
We will begin our Flushing Program on Tuesday October 6, 2026, throughout the Timberlee Park area. Please lookout for more updates Mid-Week and on Mondays!

Please watch for the Hydrant flushing signs in your neighborhood!!

Address

25 Harbor Trace Road
Townsend, MA
01469

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7am - 3:30pm
Friday 7am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+19785972212

Website

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