The new Department of Public Works Operations Building in Marion, MA has officially opened
detailed summary about the Town of Marion’s new Department of Public Works (DPW) facility based on up-to-date local reporting:
📍 Grand Opening Ceremony (Feb. 13, 2026)
The new Department of Public Works Operations Building in Marion, MA has officially opened and is now in active use following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 13, 2026. The event was attended by town residents, DPW staff, and state officials including State Rep. Mark Sylvia and State Sen. Kelly Dooner. Former DPW Director Rebecca Tilden — who recently retired — performed the ribbon cutting. (Sippican)
🏗️ Major Features & Benefits
- The facility, located at 60 Benson Brook Road, replaces an outdated structure that once left equipment and materials exposed to the elements. (Sippican)
- It includes 12 garage bays, mechanics and vehicle wash bays, administrative offices, locker rooms, and indoor storage for equipment that was previously stored outside. (Sippican)
- This indoor space helps protect valuable machinery from weather damage and prevents materials like salt and sand from washing off into nearby waterways. (Wanderer)
- A radiant floor heating system helps keep the building comfortable in winter, improving working conditions for staff. (Sippican)
💰 Funding & Timeline
- The project was first proposed decades ago, with initial ideas dating back to the mid-1990s. (Sippican)
- In 2022, Marion voters approved funding through a debt exclusion ballot question and Town Meeting endorsement. (Sippican)
- The total cost was roughly $4.5 million and the project came in about $315,000 under budget. Savings were partly used to install solar panels on the building’s roof to reduce electrical costs. (Sippican)
🤝 Community Impact
DPW Director Jody Dickerson noted the new facility is a significant investment in the town’s infrastructure, helping the department better serve residents going forward. (Sippican) Both state lawmakers who attended the ceremony praised community support for bringing the long-planned project to completion. (Sippican)
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