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Office Hours Due to Office Renovations the office is not open to the public at this time
Our office is open from 8:30AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday. The office is located at 50 Elm Street, Dedham MA, 02026.
During Office Hours: 781-329-7090
After Hours Emergency: 781-326-1250
Water Quality Questions: 781-326-1250
Final Readings and Bills: 781-329-7090
Please note that you must take the final bill to the Sewer Department in order to obtain a final bill from them.
Mailing Address for Paying Your Water Bill:
Dedham-Westwood Water District
P.O. Box 240
Reading, MA, 01867-0340
Mailing your payment to the Dedham Office will delay the posting as the payment is processed in a bank
Other Correspondence; Mail to:
Dedham-Westwood Water District
50 Elm Street
Dedham, MA, 02026-9137
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The six District Water Commissioners are appointed for three year staggered terms, three by the Dedham Select Board and three by the Westwood Select Board. They typically meet twice per month.
TOWN OF DEDHAM
Robert M. Lexander – Vice Chair
Robert was an employee of the Dedham-Westwood Water District for 41 years, with the last 19 of his career holding the position of Production Superintendent. He is a licensed water operator holding his Water Treatment Grade 4 and Water Distribution Grade 4 licenses through the Massachusetts Division of Occupational licensure.
Eric L. Merithew
Appointed to the Water Commission in 2021, Eric is a graduate of WPI and UMass Medical School with a PhD in biochemistry. He works as a consultant and service manager for the municipal and industrial water and wastewater industry with a broad range of experience in treatment, distribution and revenue optimization. He lives in Dedham with his wife Jennifer and two children Ethan and Grace.
John M. Healy
John was appointed as a Water commissioner in April of 2022.
TOWN OF WESTWOOD
Gary A. Yessaillian
Appointed to the Water Commission in 2016, Gary works in the high tech industry and has been involved in various Westwood civic activities.
James C. Fox – Chair
Serving as a Commissioner since September 2018, he is a lawyer and partner at Ruberto, Israel and Weiner. Rob, a graduate of Emory University and Boston University Law School.
Andrew H. Kara – Clerk
Andrew was appointed a Commissioner in December of 2020. He is an attorney and partner at the law firm, Rubin & Rudman LLP. He is also a Board Member of Commonwealth Cooperative Bank. He is a graduate of The College of the Holy Cross and Suffolk University Law School. He lives in Westwood with his wife and two (2) daughters.
STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Blake Lukis
781-461-2776
Contact Blake Lukis
Blake is the District’s Executive Director. He directs all day to day operations, employee matters, maintenance and safety programs, and capital improvement projects.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Stephen Locke
781-461-2782
Contact Steve Locke
Steve oversees capital projects, technology, safety and training
PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
Rick Mosca
781-461-2783
Contact Rick Mosca
Rick oversees the operation and maintenance of the treatment plants, booster stations, and standpipes to ensure the delivery of high quality water to our customers.
WATER QUALITY SUPERVISOR
Tabitha Maccalous
781-329-7090-ext 1787
Contact Tabitha Maccalous
Tabitha is responsible for the water quality and the treatment process pertaining to the Bridge Street and White Lodge Water Treatment Plants
DISTRIBUTION SUPERINTENDENT
Matt Lanen
781-329-7090-ext 1786
Contact Matt Lanen
Matt is responsible for managing the installation and repair of water mains and services, valves, and hydrants, as well as investigating and repairing system leaks.
CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERINTENDENT
Stephanie Costa
781-461-2778
Contact Stephanie Costa
Stephanie supervises all aspects of customer service including billing, meter reading, and meter replacements. She is also responsible for inspections of backflow prevention and cross connection devices in the system.
BUSINESS MANAGER
Bob Marsh
781-461-2777
Contact Bob Marsh
Bob directs all financial, accounting, and business activities for the District including customer billing, payables and receivables as well as the annual audit.
ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
Elissa Cohen
781-461-2780
Contact Elissa Cohen
Elissa supervises accounts payable and payroll.
TREASURER
Pauline Donoghue
781-461-2781
Contact Pauline Donoghue
Pauline manages the District’s financial business including investments, bond issues, and monthly warrants for paying bills.
