This page contains public health and safety announcements, quarterly project updates, as well as information about current and upcoming events and entertainment opportunities.
- Devens Makes National Headlines in PLANNING magazine — March 2019
- Nashoba Associated Boards of Health Spring 2019 Newsletter
- Snow Disposal Guidelines for Business and Industry in Devens
- Devens Public Drinking Water Supply Notification
- Yard Waste and Recycling to Protect Water Quality in Devens
- Grant Road Closure
- 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 2018
– 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
Devens 4-STAR Community sustainability rating and recent LEED for Cities and Communities designation are bringing national attention to Devens.
This brief article published in PLANNING magazine discusses the merger of STAR and LEED for Cities and Communities rating systems and highlights
how Devens has used the rating systems to measure its progress towards its sustainable development goals. For more details on Devens 4-STAR Community
rating and our LEED for Cities and Communities designation, visit: www.devensec.com/sustain.html
Read about upcoming health and wellness events and clinic in the Devens region. All events and clinics are open to Devens residents and businesses.
Many businesses in Devens have approved site plans that identify snow storage areas that ensure snow melt is captured and treated on-site.
It is important that businesses are aware of these areas and properly utilize them to protect water quality and the surrounding natural environment.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has published guidance to help businesses plan for proper snow storage and/or removal.
Contact neilangus@devensec.com for a copy of your snow storage plan or to help you develop one for your property that will comply.
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. For more information, contact Jim Moore with Devens Utilities at 978.784.2931.
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.
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.