From permitting requirements for home improvement projects and tips on how to live in a more sustainable manner, to the municipal-type services available for Devens residents, this page contains a wealth of resources for Devens Residents.
Public office hours are generally 8:30AM–4:30PM, Monday-Friday.

• DEC News and Events
  

– For all the latest news from the Devens Enterprise Commission, including health and wellness information, transportation updates, and more, be sure to check out the News and Events page.

• Explosives Safety
  

The US Army Corps of Engineers explosives safety guideline provides information on what to do should you encounter military munitions or a suspicous item. View the 3Rs of Explosives Safety to learn more.

• Devens 2023 Drinking Water Quality Report
  

Devens Utilities provides an annual report to the community that details where our water comes from, what it contains, and the risks that our water testing and treatment are designed to prevent. View the 2023 Water Quality Report to learn more.

• Devens Public Transportation
  Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART) provides regular shuttle service from Devens to transit and medical facilities in Boston and Fitchburg during weekdays. The MBTA has also recently increased service along the Fitchburg Line Commuter Rail through the Devens region. Follow this link, Devens Schedule for the detailed schedule.
• Devens Municipal Services
  Follow this link for information regarding municipal services and local resources for Devens residents and businesses.

• Devens General Provisions, Police, Fire and Traffic
  Details for on-street parking, traffic control, police, fire, animal control and other general community matters in Devens that are enforced by MassDevelopment:
  – General Regulations (946 CMR 4.00)
  – Traffic Rules (946 CMR 5.00)
  – Fire and Police (946 CMR 7.00)
  
• Devens Recreation Schedule
• Frequently Asked Questions
  – For Homeowners
  
• Historic District Residential Design Standards and Guidelines – to assist in planning and executing rehabilitation work on buildings located within the Architectural Protection Districts.
  – Garage Master Plan Documents
  – Auman Street Tree Replacement Planting Program:
     Existing Street Tree Index Map
     Existing Street Tree Evaluation Data
     Proposed Replacement Plantings
  – Homeowners Association Referral Form
  – Developer Information Guide
  – Historic District Project Notification Form
  – Guide to Window Replacement in the Historic District
  – Informational Guide, Vicksburg Square Redevelopment Historic Preservation Plan
• “Living Green:” Resources for Devens Residents and Businesses
  – Pick up after your pets to protect water quality
  – Creating a Healthy Yard
  – Infill Redevelopment and Brownfields
  – Light and Noise Pollution
  – Nonpoint Source Pollution & What You Can Do to Prevent It
  – Invasive plants in Devens: Autumn Olive and Bittersweet in Devens.
  – Learn more about invasive plants and management.
  – Native plant species for biodiversity in Devens.
  – SAVE WATER! Residential & Commercial Water Use.
  – Devens Regional Household Hazardous Products Collection Center
  – Recycling Guidance for Devens Businesses and Residents
  – Composting in your Backyard
  – The Benefits of Street Trees
  – Tips for Greening Your Historic Home
  – Devens Low-Impact Development Case Study 2010
– Resources on Food Safety and How to Eat Healthy.

• General Information for All Devens Residents
  – Voter Registration Information:
  Although Devens is not governed by the towns of Ayer, Harvard or Shirley, these Towns do provide some services to Devens Residents. If your home is located within the former town boundaries of Ayer or Harvard, you can contact the Ayer or Harvard Town Clerks office for details on voter registration, marriage licenses follow this link for contact information for the Ayer and Harvard Town Clerks offices. Not sure which former town boundary your home is located within? View this map of Devens.
  – Devens Educational Advisory Committee
  – Devens Schools
  – Private Social Network for Devens Residents
  – Devens Homeowners Association Rules and Regulations*
  – Devens Condominium Association Rules and Regulations*
  – Freedom Green Condominium Association Rules*
  – Information on the former military use of the Grant Road housing area
  *These Rules and Regulations and enforced by the Associations and not the Devens Enterprise Commission. Please contact Brett Fay of Alpine Property Management at 978.371.9090 for questions or additional information.
  
• Devens By-Laws
  Go to the Table of Contents for links to chapters and subsections, or use the search function to locate specific information quickly.
• DEC Rules and Regulations
  Go to the Table of Contents for links to chapters and subsections, or use the search function to locate specific information quickly.