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Department of Public Works Highway Department Waste Management
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Highway Department General Information

Main Office

Location: 79 Rexford Street, Norwich, NY 13815 Directions
Phone: (607) 337-1710
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. EST

Highways & Bridges

The Chenango County Department of Public Works is responsible for 308 centerline miles of roadways and 140 bridges within Chenango County.

Dead Deer

One of this department's responsibilities is to collect dead deer along any of our 308 miles of County roads. To report a dead deer, please call (607) 337-1715. The department does not collect any other animals.

Snow & Ice Removal

It takes between 3-31/2 hours to complete one snow and ice route. If you see a truck pass by your house at 6 a.m. you probably will not see that truck again until 9 or 9:30 a.m. There are typically 20 snowplows working to remove the snow and ice at any one time.

Broken Windshields

If you believe you received a broken windshield due to a county vehicle you need to call (607) 337-1710 and complete an accident report.

Mailbox Damage

Notice to Residents with Mailboxes on County Highway Rights-of-Way PSA

Purchases & Payments

Purchases
  • Mike Seymour, Purchasing Agent, (607) 337-1717
    Payments
  • Wendy Petry-Jones, Senior Account Clerk, (607) 337-1711

    • Work Permits

    Select the proper downloadable forms below. Print, fill out and mail to:

    Chenango County Highway Dept.,
    79 Rexford Street
    Norwich, NY 13815

  • Driveway Permit
  • Highway Work Permit