The purpose of this bylaw is to increase environmental protection,
maintain aesthetic qualities and preserve the historical values of
designated roads in the Town. The bylaw regulates certain roadway
repair, maintenance and reconstruction activities in order to help
achieve these objectives.
The following roads are designated as scenic roadways as provided
for in MGL c. 40, § 15C. The entire length of each road
on the list is protected under this bylaw unless more specific limits
are defined.
Allen's Way
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Baker Street
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Granite Street
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Lakeview Road
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Mill Street
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North High Street
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Post Road
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Prospect Street
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Rockhill Street
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Stratton Lane
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Union Street
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Walnut Street
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Water Street
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Woodland Road
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As used in this bylaw, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ROAD
A public and/or private way, with all necessary appurtenances
within its right-of-way boundaries, including bridge structures, drainage
systems, retaining walls, traffic control devices and sidewalks, but
not including intersecting streets or driveways.
STONE WALL
A man-made set of carefully placed rocks at least eight feet
long and 18 inches high.
TREE
A perennial plant having a permanent, woody, self-supporting
main stem or trunk. For the purposes of this bylaw, the trunk must
be a least four inches in diameter when measured one foot above the
ground.
Removal of diseased trees declared to be public nuisances under
MGL c. 132, § 11, emergency maintenance, broken limb removal
and brush clearing are exempted from the provision of this bylaw.