PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield is seeking public input through a new community survey focused on community interaction and the use of technology specifically related to the Department of Public Works (DPW).

 

The city is currently engaged in a project with the Edward J. Collins Center for Public Management at UMass Boston designed to review DPW's current organizational structure and operations. Part of this process includes a review of the use of technology, especially public-facing tools such as PittSMART and the city's website www.pittsfieldma.gov. 

 

The project also focuses on overall communications and information sharing by DPW with members of the public.

 

The DPW is responsible for essential public services like road maintenance, snow removal, water quality, wastewater management and park maintenance. 

 

The Department of Public Works and is asking members of the public to answer a short series of questions on this topic.

 

This short survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete. The survey will be available online using this direct link until Friday, Jan. 23. 

 

The feedback will be confidential.