This page contains public health and safety announcements, quarterly project updates, as well as information about current and upcoming events and entertainment opportunities.
- DEC 2019 Annual Report
- Devens Stormwater Management Education and Awareness Initiative
- Devens Forward Climate Action Plan
- Devens Climate Action Plan Survey —
we want to hear from you!
- Shirley Meadows Affordable Senior Housing Rental Unit Lottery
- Devens Region Public Transportation Schedule
In partnership with the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, the Town of Ayer, Shirley and a number of local businesses in Devens, MassDevelopment and the Devens Enterprise Commission have launched a shuttle service that connects Ayer, Devens, Shirley Leominster and Fitchburg. Full schedule and details.
- Grant Road Closure
- Army Noise Reports
The Army periodically undertakes military training exercises on the South Post that involve ammunitions and explosives. In an effort to inform local residents and businesses, the Army provides monthly updates on the anticipated activity. Download the most recent noise report here. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the Department of Defense Police at
978.796.3333. - Nashoba Associated Boards of Health Winter 2019-2020 Newsletter
- Devens Public Drinking Water Supply Information Concerning PFAS —
Update October 8, 2019
- Devens featured in latest edition of Business In Focus Magazine
- Yard Waste and Recycling to Protect Water Quality in Devens
- Events
– Devens Recreation Schedule - Development Project Updates
– Quarterly Projects Update 2019
– UMASS Donahue Institute: Devens Profile and Economic Contributions – September 2016
– UMASS Donahue Institute: Devens Profile and Economic Contributions – July 2014
- Devens Designated Truck Route
Click here to download a map of the designated truck route for Devens. All Trucks travelling to/from Devens are to utilize the highlighted routes to enter and exit Devens via Jackson Gate (Route 2). - Devens Wastewater Treatment Plant Designated/Preferred Truck Route
Click here to download the map — all septage haulers accessing the Devens Wastewater Treatment plant are required to utilize the highlighted route when going to and from the Plant. - Devens Area Resources
– MRPC Economic Impact of Devens Report — June 2016
– Devens Disc Golf
– Devens Eco-Efficiency Center
– Devens Household Hazardous Waste
– Fort Devens Military Base
– Fort Devens Museum
– Freedoms Way National Heritage Area
– Friends of the Oxbow
– MassDevelopment/Devens Community website
– Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
– Nashua River Watershed Association
– United Native American Cultural Center
Learn about all the projects that were permitted and developed in 2019, along with other special projects and work of the Commission in our
2019 Annual Report.
Over the next few months we will be releasing a series of educational flyers promoting responsible stormwater management practices for residents and businesses
in Devens. Wondering how your day to day activities on your property can impact water quality in Devens?
Take a look at our winter maintenance flyers:
– Winter tips for Businesses
– Proper waste management
– Winter Property maintenance and deicing tips
Be sure to share this information with your neighbors and/or fellow employees and help us keep Devens wetlands and waterways clean and healthy!
Follow us on Facebook (@devensec) for additional posts.
As part of our sustainable redevelopment efforts, Devens is developing a Climate Action Plan that will help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a
changing climate. Find out more about this process here.
As part of our ongoing Climate Action Planning process, we are looking for feedback from residents, businesses, organizations, and interested individuals in the
Devens region. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey
and share your thoughts on how we can prepare Devens for the future!
58 units of supportive and affordable rental housing for seniors, aged 62 and over are currently under construction in Devens off of Hospital Road.
The housing is designed for seniors with incomes ranging from moderate (60% Area Median Income) to extremely low (30% AMI).
A certain number of units will be set-aside for homeless or at-risk seniors as well. For more information,
click here.
Effective May 18, 2018, Grant Road between Pine Road and West Main Street has been closed due to construction activity and will be closed for the remainder of the winter. Anyone using Grant Road to get in or out of Devens should use Hospital Road or Jackson Road instead (see detour map) . There is no access to Grant Road from Chance St. or Malvern Hill Rd. If you have any questions please contact the Devens Engineering Department at 978.784.2926 or jmarc-aurele@massdevelopment.com.
Read about tips for staying healthy this holiday season and clinic schedules for the Devens region. All events and clinics are open to Devens residents and businesses.
The MacPherson and Shabokin wells are now providing drinking water that has no detectable levels of per-and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS).
Additional details from MassDevelopment can be found by clicking on the “Utilities” tab on the Devens
Community Services webpage.
Read about how Devens is meeting its sustainable redevelopment goals in this feature article
published in June 2019.
Devens offers residents and businesses many resources to properly manage and dispose of yard wastes and other recyclable materials to protect the natural environment. Check out our latest publication here.