Commissioner Richard Lenz
(516) 677-5124
rlenz@oysterbay-ny.gov
The Department of Public Works provides a variety of services including Highway Operations, the Town’s Animal Shelter, Central Vehicle Maintenance, and the Engineering Division.
Administration Division
The Administrative Division is the framework for the Department of Public Works, overseeing three divisions, which include Highway Operations, Engineering, and Central Vehicle Maintenance. It is responsible for personnel, security, engineering projects, communications, payment of claims and preparation of the fiscal budget for the entire Public Works Department.
Animal Shelter & GeesePeace Program
The Town’s Animal Shelter oversees animal adoption and control, and the GeesePeace Program.
Central Vehicle Maintenance Division
The Central Vehicle Maintenance Division purchases and services all vehicles owned by the Town of Oyster Bay. The division also services all types of mechanical and electrical equipment and handles the removal of abandoned cars from Town roadways.
Engineering Division
This division is responsible for supervising the design and construction of Town road and drainage projects and overseeing the Town’s Stormwater Management Program.
Highway Operations
The principal responsibilities of Highway Operations are road maintenance and repair, and snow, ice and flood control for the nearly 750 miles of road under Town jurisdiction, as well as the operation of public parking fields. Highway Operations also directs the operation of the Drainage, Public Lighting, Sign Divisions, and Trees and Sidewalk Division, as well as Town sumps.
