Description:

Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in the township, including:

- Daily clean-up of debris from the roadways and ditches
- Snow plowing and ice control
- Roadside mowing
- Tree trimming/removal
- Drainage, storm sewers and culverts replacement and maintained to ensure proper water flow
- Monitor street lights for proper maintenance
- Repair and resurfacing of roads
- Assisting residents with storm damage, including flooding issues
- Issuing R.O.W. permits to residents that are doing construction on their property
- Attending highway meetings to stay on top of new ideas and township legislation
- Working with and updating equipment inventory

Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify residency in this Township prior to contacting the Township for services by clicking this link and entering the address of the individual in need in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/.

Eligibility:

Must be a resident of Newport Township.

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

Call for services.

Documents required:
- None

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

November 17, 2023

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