[Adopted 12-30-1974 STM, Art. 1]
[Amended 6-18-1983 ATM, Art. 22]
Whoever shall, within the limits of any public
way located within the town, whether that public way be a town way,
county highway, state highway, or a private way open to the public,
consume intoxicating beverages or has in possession an open container
thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $50. This section
shall also be construed so as to prohibit the following: the consumption
of intoxicating beverages or the possession of an open container thereof
by any person while such person is standing, sitting, walking, running
or otherwise present within such way or is within any vehicle, whether
parked or moving, which is within the limits of such public way.
[Amended 6-18-1983 ATM, Art. 22]
Whoever shall consume any intoxicating beverage
or has in possession an open container thereof in any public building,
or on any public property, including parks, cemeteries, school houses
and school grounds, and public squares, or in any private way or parking
area regulated under the provisions of MGL c. 90, § 18,
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $50.
[Amended 6-15-2021 ATM, Art. 20]
The foregoing §§
7-1 and
7-2 shall not apply to any activity duly licensed by the Select Board under the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws.
[Added 10-11-1978 STM, Art. 4]
Any person who consumes intoxicating beverages, or has in possession an open container thereof as prohibited by §
7-1 or
7-2 shall be subject to arrest, without a warrant, by a Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff, town police officer, or state police officer.