[Amended 5-6-1992 ATM by Art. 22]
These rules are adopted in order to promote
the public health, safety and welfare in the area of Dudley Pond.
However, persons using Dudley Pond and adjacent town property do so
at their own risk. These rules make no affirmation, whether expressed
or implied, that the Town of Wayland protects and guarantees the safety,
health and welfare of the public using the pond and adjacent town
property.
These rules are intended to supplement all present
or future boating and safety regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Pamphlets explaining the state regulations, which must also be observed,
should be obtained from the Massachusetts Environmental Police, Department
of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement.
The following are prohibited on the pond and
on town property adjacent to the pond:
A. Depositing brush, litter, trash or waste, except into
receptacles placed for that purpose.
B. Igniting or using a fire, including but not limited
to cooking devices.
C. Possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages.
If the Police Chief or his designee determines
that an emergency condition exists, he/she may temporarily limit or
suspend recreational use of the pond and adjacent town property, pending
further action by the Select Board.
A nightly curfew prohibiting any use or occupancy
of all town property adjacent to the pond shall be observed between
the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.
A. Upon written application, the Selectmen may issue
a permit to an individual or identifiable organization for use or
occupancy of town property between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 4:00
a.m.
B. If, on the written report of two households neighboring
town property or of the Police Department, the Selectmen determine
that an extended curfew is necessary for the public safety or welfare,
the Selectmen may extend the curfew to the hours from sunset to sunrise
or otherwise by causing notice of such extension to be posted on the
premises.
C. With reference to both Subsections
A and
B above, the Selectmen:
(1) May limit their action to specified areas or include
all town property adjoining the pond;
(2) Shall provide the Police Department with copies of
any special permits or posted notices; and
(3) Shall state the duration of any permit or curfew extension,
neither of which may exceed one year.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
HEADWAY SPEED
The slowest speed at which a vessel or recreational vehicle
may be operated and maintain steerageway, in no case to exceed six
miles per hour.
VESSEL
All types of boats, skis and other conveyances which can
be used on or in the pond, including but not limited to canoes, kayaks,
sailboats, catamarans and sailboards.
Beyond 150 feet of shore is primarily for use
by vessels and recreational vehicles. Within 150 feet of shore is
primarily for use by swimmers and waders. Those in areas not designated
primarily for their use should exercise special caution.
A. Swimmers should proceed with extreme caution beyond
150 feet from shore.
B. Motorboats shall not be operated:
(1) Within 150 feet of shoreline which is being used as
a swimming area, whether public or private; or
(2) Within 75 feet of the seaward boundary of a public
bathing beach if designated by markers, floats or otherwise.
C. Swimming buoys and flagged buoy markers 150 feet from
shore may be placed per authorization of the Selectmen.
D. A motorboat shall not be operated at more than headway
speed when the motorboat is operated within 300 feet of a public bathing
beach.