Provincetown DPW

03/16/2026

ROAD CLOSURE FOR TREE REMOVAL (Rescheduled due to storm)

On Wednesday March 18th and Thursday March 19th the Provincetown DPW along with Eversource will be removing the tree located at 7 Dyer Street. This work will start at 8am and continue until approximately 4pm on both days. During this work Dyer Street will be closed to traffic and a police detail will be posted there. If you need to get out, we suggest doing so before 8am.

We appreciate your cooperation and if you have questions, please contact Sherry Prada, DPW Deputy Director at 508-487-7060 or email at sprada@provincetown-ma.gov. Thank you.

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03/12/2026

Please know that MEMA is trying to capture initial damage assessments from home and business owners for any damage and/or costs attributed to the recent storm. Information is due by March 16th. Click the link below to access their survey:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Fh2GPrdIDkqYBowE2Bt7KuUovWYdSYhFmV6p0bXJ1J9UNDdURFo2MU5KMEtDR1gzNENBRFNUUzY0UyQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturltw

02/27/2026

PARKING BAN

While the storm is over and the sun is shining, the parking ban is still in effect. As of this time, the parking ban is in effect until Monday, March 2. Time is yet to be determined. If you are parked in a no parking area designated by the snow ban please move your car immediately to one of the municipal parking lots Parking is free at this time at all town lots. We thank you very much for your cooperation. 

02/27/2026

🚨 VMCC Shelter/Charging Station is Now CLOSED | 🏛️ Town Offices to REOPEN on Monday, March 2 at 8:00 a.m. | 🚗 Parking Ban Remains IN EFFECT ❄️

⚡ Power Restoration Update
As of this morning, power outages are down to 3.4% of properties in town. 14 Eversource crews are still actively working in Provincetown. We expect the remaining properties to come online today and will continue to stay in touch with Eversource for updates throughout the day.

🏠 Shelter Update
The VMCC Shelter and Charging Station are now CLOSED.

👏 Thank You
A sincere thank you to our Police, Fire, and DPW crews, along with Council on Aging staff and volunteers from across Town departments, who mobilized quickly to support our shelter efforts.

💙 And thank you to our community — for checking on neighbors, sharing food, offering help where it was needed, and for your patience and understanding during the storm and prolonged power outages.

More details at https://www.provincetown-ma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1851

02/27/2026

🏠 VMCC Shelter Winding Down Operations | Eversource Continues to Restore Power🔌

We continue to receive updates from Eversource. This afternoon, they informed us they expect nearly 100% power restoration in Provincetown tomorrow.

They have completed all major repairs and are now primarily working on side streets. We can expect 30–40 customers at a time to come back online in batches over the coming hours.

On Johnson Street, Eversource is replacing an entire utility pole. It took some time to access the ground, but crews are actively making progress, which will help move restoration forward in that area.

We will continue to request updates and share information as it becomes available. Thank you for your continued patience as crews complete this work.

🏠 VMCC Shelter
We are beginning the process of winding down operations at the VMCC Shelter.

🔋 The Charging Station will no longer be open, as many businesses and organizations with power are now offering space for residents to gather.

🍲 SKIP (Soup Kitchen in Provincetown) will be open tomorrow, Friday, February 27 at 12:30 p.m. In partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK) and the Truro Community Kitchen, a hot meal will be served.

🏥 Outer Cape Health Services in Provincetown will provide full scheduled and walk-in health services on Friday, February 27.

📞 Those in need of assistance should contact the Provincetown Police Non-Emergency Line at 508-487-1212.

🏛️ Town Offices & Services
Town Offices will be closed on Friday, February 27 and will reopen on Monday, March 2 at 8:00 a.m.

🗑️ Trash/recycling pickup is cancelled on Friday. Curbside collection will resume on its normal schedule on Monday, March 2.

♻️ The Transfer Station will be open regular hours on Friday, February 27.

📚 The Provincetown Library will reopen as soon as possible in the coming days. Please visit: https://www.provincetownlibrary.org/ for the most up-to-date information.

🚗 The Parking Ban remains in effect.

💙 Thank You
We are extremely grateful to those who sheltered with us at the VMCC over the past several days for their strength and resilience. We also thank Town staff and volunteers for their extraordinary efforts to keep residents warm, fed, safe, and cared for.

02/26/2026

FRIDAY TRASH AND TRANSFER STATION UPDATE

Due to storm cleanup efforts and power issues around town the DPW offices will be closed on Friday February 27th. There will be no trash and recycling pickup on Friday as well. The transfer station will be open on regular schedule as they have had power restored. The swap shop will not be open and no drop offs allowed. Thank you.

If you have any questions, please DPW Deputy Director Sherry Prada at 508-487-7060 or email at sprada@provincetown-ma.gov.

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02/26/2026

Water Main Break. Water Dept is on scene and making repairs. Please avoid the area! Thank you!

⚠️ TRAFFIC ADVISORY ⚠️

Provincetown Water Dept is working to repair a water main break on Bradford Street in the area of Bangs Street. Bradford Street will be closed to through traffic from Howland Street to Conwell Street until repair is completed, please seek alternate routes.

02/25/2026

THURSDAY TRASH AND TRANSFER STATION UPDATE

Due to storm cleanup efforts and power issues around town the DPW offices will be closed on Thursday February 26th. There will be no trash and recycling pickup and the transfer station will not be open. Thank you for your patience.

If you have any questions, please DPW Deputy Director Sherry Prada at 508-487-7060 or email at sprada@provincetown-ma.gov.

02/25/2026

‼️VMCC Shelter Remains Open & Able to Accept Residents‼️

Provincetown DPW has been working tirelessly to clear roads throughout town. The road obstructions that remain involve wires and poles that need to be repaired by utility crews.

Eversource continues working to try to restore power throughout town. While there are some reports that power could be restored to parts of town in the coming hours, we are continuing to prepare for extended outages and operate the shelter at the VMCC to keep people safe and warm.

The VMCC Shelter remains fully staffed and operational 24/7 and able to accept residents who need shelter. This will continue indefinitely.

The Provincetown Police and Fire departments are able to provide transports to those needing access to the shelter. Those needing assistance should contact the Provincetown Police Non-Emergency Line at 508-487-1212.

A Warming/Charging Station will be available at the VMCC tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25 from 9am-6pm in a separate area from those who are utilizing the 24/7 Shelter.

Please continue to check on your neighbors and share information about the shelter with those who may need it.

Resident safety is our top priority, and Town staff and public safety officials continue working around the clock to assist our community members however we can.

Additional details, power outage tips, and more can be found at https://www.provincetown-ma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1851

02/24/2026

WEDNESDAY TRASH AND TRANSFER STATION SCHEDULE

Due to the severity of the storm, the Department of Public Works office will be closed again tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25. There will be no trash pick up tomorrow and the transfer station will be closed tomorrow. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday’s trash will all be picked up on Thursday. We are sorry for this inconvenience, but please know your DPW is working very hard at getting the roads cleared. 

If you have any questions, please call DPW Deputy Director Sherry Prada at 508–4 87–7060 or email at sprada@provincetown-ma.gov. Thank you!

02/24/2026