This page contains public health and safety announcements, quarterly project updates, as well as information about current and upcoming events and entertainment opportunities.
- Devens Farmers Market – Every Wednesday 2:00P-6:30P on the Devens Common – Andrews Parkway
- Promoting local businesses and the local food movement:
- Devens Mosquito Management 2020 ALERT:
- MART Survey
- Devens COVID-19 Public Health Announcements:
- Devens Enterprise Commission Office Closure
- COVID-19 Construction Guidelines for Devens Projects
- Nashoba Associated Boards of Health Spring 2020 Newsletter
- Devens Water Use Restrictions May 1 through September 30, 2020
- Devens Public Drinking Water Supply Information Concerning PFAS —
Update July 2020
- Devens Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting
4-29-2020, 4:00 PM
- DEC 2019 Annual Report
- Devens Stormwater Management Education and Awareness Initiative
- Shirley Meadows Affordable Senior Rental Housing Opening Soon:
- 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. - 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
Join us every Wednesday this summer and fall for the Devens Farmers Market and grab some fresh, affordable, and locally grown fruits and vegetables from Dick’s Market Garden. Check out what’s growing this week. You can also pre-order on-line for pick up at the market as well. SNAP and HIP benefits accepted! Masks and social distancing in effect to help ensure the safety of all! Part of our Wellness Wednesday’s and Devens Forward initiative to support healthy, local food options.
MassDevelopment has put together a list of local restaurants that are open during the pandemic and offering great options for residents, employees and visitors in Devens and the surrounding region. Buying local helps support our regional economy and contributes to reduced greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation and food miles travelled. Check it out!
The mosquito-borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts. While none have been detected in Devens and there are not yet any human cases, Pubic Health Officials are urging residents to take precautions when enjoying the outdoors. Tips and prevention techniques can be found at: www.mass.gov/mosquitoes-and-ticks. Devens continues to participate in the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) and personnel will be in Devens to respond to residents’ concerns about mosquitos in the area. Additional details can be found: CMMCP notice August 2020.
The Montachusett Area Regional Transit (MART) is updating their Regional Transit Plan and is looking for feedback from Devens and surrounding areas: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MARTSurvey2020
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August 12, 2020 Update
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COVID19 Updates Archive
As of March 17, 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus, the Devens Enterprise Commission office is closed to the public however we are still conducting business remotely. Click here for additional information.
Construction projects in Devens that are continuing to operate during this COVID-19 emergency as a “COVID-19 Essential Service” must comply with
the COVID-19 Guidelines and Procedures for all Devens Construction Projects:
– COVID-19 Guidelines and Procedures for all Devens Construction Projects
– Acknowledgement of Receipt–
Learn more about what you can do to reduce your exposure to the Coronavirus, get tips on how to deal with seasonal allergies, and view the latest clinic schedule for the Devens region. All events and clinics are open to Devens residents and businesses.
In accordance with 974 CMR 8.09 and MassDEP’s revised Water Management Act Permit issued to MassDevelopment, to ensure an adequate supply of water for our customers, MassDevelopment is instituting the following water use restrictions.
Nonessential water use is restricted from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Restricted usage that is not allowed during these hours includes:
– Irrigation of lawns via sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems
– Washing of vehicles, except in a commercial car wash or as necessary for operator safety
– Washing of external building surfaces, parking lots, driveways or sidewalks, except as necessary to apply surface treatments such as paint, preservatives,
stucco, pavement or cement
Please call
The MacPherson and Shabokin wells continue to provide drinking water with non-detectable levels of per-and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS).
Due to COVID-19, the Devens Restoration Advisory Board was unable to hold their regularly scheduled meeting so they have published a
Fact Sheet regarding the ongoing PFAS investigations in Devens. A virtual RAB meeting is being considered for the fall.
Additional details from MassDevelopment can be found by clicking on the “Utilities” tab on the Devens Community Services webpage.
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Video recording of April 29, 2020 Meeting
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Agenda
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Devens Open Space and Recreation Plan
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Devens Forward Climate Action Plan Overview
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Devens Open Space Carbon Sequestration
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.
58 units of supportive and affordable rental housing for seniors, aged 62 and over are nearing completion in Devens off of Hospital Road.
A certain number of units will be set-aside for homeless or at-risk seniors as well. Stop by and take a look at their model unit.
Rental applications can be downloaded
here. For more information, please contact Christina Andersen at
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 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.