No person shall operate any motor craft on Bare Hill Pond at
a speed that is greater than reasonable and proper under the circumstances
and conditions existing, or operate the same or manipulate water skis,
a tube, surfboard, or similar device in a negligent manner so that
the lives or safety of the public and property might be endangered.
The Bare Hill Pond Committee shall post a navigation plan to aid in
marking hazards and facilitate traffic control on Bare Hill Pond.
[Added 4-6-2013 ATM by Art. 33]
Access to the beach area of Bare Hill Pond is restricted to
residents or current taxpayers of the Town of Harvard and their guests
and other groups authorized by the Harvard Park & Recreation Commission.
Access to the parking area of Bare Hill Pond is restricted to residents
or current taxpayers of the Town of Harvard with a valid beach permit
and other groups authorized by the Harvard Park & Recreation Commission.
Access to and the use of Bare Hill Pond for boating and fishing is
open to all inhabitants of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at locations
designated and posted by the Bare Hill Pond Committee.
Swimmers who swim more than 100 feet off shore of the mainland
or any island must be accompanied by a boat in close proximity.
[Added 4-6-2013 ATM by Art. 33]
The beach shall be closed from 10:00 p.m. to sunrise unless
authorized by Park & Recreation.
[Added 4-6-2013 ATM by Art. 33]
No animals, including, but not limited to, dogs and horses,
shall be permitted at the beach or in the parking area, except for
service animals as defined in and in the circumstances allowed under
the Americans with Disabilities Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
[Amended 10-22-2018 STM by Art.
1]
The Select Board is authorized to adopt penalties for violations
of these rules and regulations from time to time that are consistent
with the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
[Added 3-28-2015 ATM
by Art. 39; amended 10-22-2018 STM by Art.
1]
The violation of any permit conditions established by the Town's
appointed Harbormaster shall be punishable by fines established by
the Select Board in accordance with this bylaw. Any such fines so
levied shall not preclude revocation of any permit issued by the Harbormaster
for such violations.
A determination by an appropriate authority or a court of competent
jurisdiction that any section of provision of these rules and regulations
is invalid or inconsistent with law shall not invalidate or affect
the enforceability of any other section of provision hereof.