[Adopted 5-31-1977 (Ch. 196, Art. I, of the 1983
Code)]
The Chairman shall give, in writing, a report for the year to the Commission
and, with the approval of the Commission, shall submit the report to the Town
of Stoughton, Massachusetts, for the Annual Town Report.
The Commission shall have the power to draw up and enforce rules and
regulations governing the use of the conservation lands. An updated list of
the rules and regulations must accompany the bylaws for the records. These
rules and regulations may be suspended or amended at any regular meeting of
the Commission by a majority vote of the total Commission or a quorum being
present and a notice of action on said changes in writing sent to each voting
member of the Commission by mail five days prior to the meeting at which proposed
action is to be taken.
This article may be suspended or amended at any regular meeting of the
Commission by a majority vote of the total Commission or a quorum being present
and a notice of action on said changes in writing sent to each voting member
of the Commission by mail five days prior to the meeting at which the proposed
action is to be taken.
[Adopted 7-17-1977 (Ch. 196, Art. II, of the 1983
Code)]
The following rules and regulations have been adopted by the Stoughton
Conservation Commission for use of the conservation lands. These rules and
regulations will go into effect July 17, 1977.
A. The conservation lands are open to the public from sunrise
to sunset. Any additional use of the lands will require permission from the
Commission.
B. Permits must be obtained from the Stoughton Fire Department
for the use of open fires on conservation lands.
C. Parking is permitted only in the designated areas at
the Bird Street, West Street and C. W. Welch Entrances.
D. Camping is permitted in designated areas. Campers must
obtain permission in advance from the Commission.
E. It is prohibited to pick or remove any plants, including
flowers, shrubs, trees and nuts, or to remove any stones or soil unless permission
has been granted by the Commission.
F. Visitors are prohibited from harming or removing any
wildlife or fish except as specified in the Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife
Laws.
G. It is prohibited to deface or destroy any building or
other property of the Conservation Commission or natural features in any way.
H. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on all conservation
lands.
I. Removal of dead wood which is lying on the ground is
allowed with permission from the Commission. No standing timber, alive or
dead, shall be removed unless permission has been given by the Commission.
J. Extreme caution must be taken with the discharge of all
smoking material on conservation lands.
K. It is prohibited to litter or dispose of rubbish or pollutants
of any kind on the conservation lands. Dispose of all litter in the barrels
provided for this use.
L. All motorized vehicles are prohibited from all trails
and fields unless permission has been granted by the Commission.
Violators of any of the above laws are subject to fines and/or prosecution. There is a fine of $25 for the first offense and $50 for the second offense for violation of §
287-8L. All other regulations are subject to a warning for the first offense, a fine of $25 for a second offense, and a fine of $50 thereafter.
All conservation lands are open to the public for their use and enjoyment.
All persons using these lands do so at their own risk.