[Adopted 4-30-1908 TM, Art. 3]
[Current statutes in effect: MGL c. 48, § 25;
and MGL c. 132, § 37.
MGL c. 48, § 25, sets forth the duties of the
Forest Warden, including extinguishment of fires; investigation of
causes; and posting of warning notices.
MGL c. 132, § 37, sets forth the additional
duties of local forest wardens, including the duty to investigate
the values of forest lands, the character and extent of woodcutting
operations, the prevalence of insect pests injurious to forest growths,
and other matters affecting the extent and condition of woodlands.
Historical Notes:
Article 3 of the 4-30-1908 Town Meeting accepted the provisions
of St. 1907, c. 475, § 2 (now codified at MGL c. 48, § 25;
and at MGL c. 132, § 37), authorizing the engineers of the
Fire Department to perform the duties and exercise powers of Forest
Wardens with respect to forest fires.]