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.

• Devens Water Use Restrictions in Effect — Starting June 24, 2025 Until Further Notice
  

In accordance with 974 CMR 8.09 and MassDEP's revised Water Management Act Permit 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
In addition to the above restrictions, if water customers in Devens could postpone any other activities that might require significant water usage until further notice, that would help us preserve our water supply to meet our customers' basic requirements.
Please call Jim Moore at (978) 784–2931 or Mark Cohen at (978) 784–2911 if you have any questions about these water use restrictions.

• Composting at Home in Devens
  

It's easy to compost yard waste and food scraps on your own and the Devens Department of Public Works makes it easier by offering rodent-resistant low-cost home composting bins. DPW has a limited supply available at 99 Buena Vista St. in Devens on a first come first serve basis.
To purchase one, please contact Melissa Finlay, at e-mail: mfinlay@massdevelopment.com or 978-772-1864.
Additional information on recycling, yard waste, and disposal can be found at:
– How–to Guide
– Home and Municipal Composting
– Disposal of Yard Waste
Please note, residents within the Devens Historic District will need to locate their compost bins so they are not visible from the public streets.
Residents who have any questions on composting can reach out to Beth Suedmeyer, Associate Planner with the Devens Enterprise Commission at bethsuedmeyer@devensec.com.

• DEC January 8, 2025 presentation on 2024 Economic Development Bill to Devens Committee
• 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.

• Mosquito Control Project
  

Click here to review the Mosquito Control Project 2025 Commission Meetiing Schedule.
Click here to review the Mosquito Control Project Spray Schedule.


• 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.