[Code of Bylaws, § 14-18; Bylaws Art. 14 § 1, 11-12-1940]
(a) 
Required - Exceptions. No person shall obstruct any sidewalk or street, or any part thereof, or break or dig the ground of same, without first obtaining a written permit from the board of selectmen therefor, except in case of emergency. Officers of the town in the lawful performance of their duties and those acting under their orders are also exempted from the requirements of this section.
(b) 
Bond as Prerequisite. The board of selectmen may require said persons to give to the town a sufficient bond to restore said street, sidewalk, or any part thereof to a condition satisfactory to them.
[Code of Bylaws, § 14-19; Bylaws Art. 14 § 3, 11-12-1940]
A person who has placed an obstruction of any nature on any sidewalk or street of the town without a permit from the board of selectmen shall remove such obstruction immediately after receiving notice from a police officer or constable of the town or the town manager.
[Code of Bylaws, § 14-20; Bylaws Art. 14 § 12, 11-12-1940]
No person shall obstruct the free and convenient use by the public for travel of any sidewalk, by occupying the same with wares, merchandise or other goods or by using the same as a place of resort for amusement, recreation or business without a permit in writing signed by the board of selectmen.