This page contains public health and safety announcements, quarterly project updates, as well as information about current and upcoming events and entertainment opportunities.
- Devens Public Drinking Water Supply Notification: March 21, 2018
- Harvard Conservation to Host Emerald Ash Borer Presentation —
March 27, 2018
- Devens Mosquito Management 2018
- Health & Wellness for Devens Residents & Businesses:
- Devens recognized for National Excellence and awarded 4-STAR Sustainability Rating from STAR Communities
- 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.
- 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. - Events
– Devens Recreation Schedule - Development Project Updates
– Quarterly Projects Update 2016
– UMASS Donahue Institute: Devens Profile and Economic Contributions – September 2016
– UMASS Donahue Institute: Devens Profile and Economic Contributions – July 2014
- Devens Designated/Preferred Truck Route
Click here to download a map of the designated truck route for Devens. All Trucks travelling to/from Devens are encouraged 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
MassDevelopment, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, has released information about a health advisory alert regarding Devens drinking water. You can read the full alert here. There is no immediate risk to the public. For more information, contact Jim Moore with Devens Utilities at 978.784.2931.
Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive beetle that feeds on Ash trees and was recently found in Shirley and more than 27 other communities in Massachusetts. To help raise awareness and learn what communities can do to mitigate any potential impacts from this pest, the Harvard Conservation Commission is hosting a free presentation on March 27th at 10:30am in the Harvard Town Hall.
For directions click here.
As the Board of Health for Devens, the Devens Enterprise Commission and the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health (NABH) offer a variety of Public Health Programs to promote good health for all ages. You can find more information in their Spring 2018 Newsletter.
STAR Communities evaluates the livability and sustainability of US communities. After almost a year of data collection and reporting, Devens has received third-party verification from STAR that is redeveloping and operating in a sustainable manner.
Read the Full Press Release here.