It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or Town department
to top any street tree, park tree or other tree on public property.
Trees severely damaged by storms or other causes or trees under utility
wires or other obstructions, where other pruning practices are impractical,
may be topped by the order of the Highway Superintendent.
All stumps of street and park trees shall be removed at least
below the surface of the ground so that the top of the stump shall
not project above the surface of the ground.