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title: Streets and Sidewalks
description: Streets and Sidewalks of Ward 4 slated for repair as well as instructions on petitioning for your location to be considered and how to reach out to DPS
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# [Streets and Sidewalks](https://benharman.org/news/streets-and-sidewalks)

 Written by [Ben Harman](https://benharman.org/news/author/ben-harman) | Aug 30, 2023 3:56:42 PM

Many folks I talk to have concerns about the condition of their street and/or sidewalk. I want to provide some resources to help. [Here is a link](https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif7106/f/uploads/streets_and_sidewalks_petition_form_3.18.22.pdf) to the form to to have your street considered as a part of the [Newburyport Streets and Sidewalks Improvement Plan](https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/streets-and-sidewalks-improvement-plan). The Department of Public Services and additional City staff will consider your request and respond during a public hearing. 

After you submit the form, please feel free to reach out and let me know so I can track the progress and alert other residents as appropriate when public meetings are coming up. Here is a look at which streets in Ward 4 are currently slated for repair over the next several years. 

Here is the page for folks interested in the [Sidewalk Partnership Replacement Program](https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/dps-highway-division/pages/city-sidewalk-partnership-replacement-program). This is paid for by homeowners with some assistance from DPS.  

The [DSP Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067186711188) is another good resource to get updates on projects, service disruptions, or other alerts. For any general inquiries please see contact information below. 

#### How to Report an Issue (non-emergency):

Call 978-465-4464 ext. 1701 or email [dps@cityofnewburyport.com](mailto:dps@cityofnewburyport.com)

Please include the following:

1. What is the issue?
2. Where is the issue?
3. Who is reporting the issue? (Contact information)
4. When did the issue occur?

Finally, a volunteer group focused on improving and enhancing our City’s network of streets, sidewalks and paths is [Newburyport Livable Streets](https://newburyportlivablestreets.org/meetings/). Shout out to Ward 4 residents, Rick and Sheila Taintor, who serve on the Board of this organization and many other roles in service to our City!

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