Private Ways
GENERAL BY-LAWS Article 2 - 17
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
Sec. 5
The Town may, subject to appropriation at any Town Meeting, make temporary repairs on private ways as follows: (5/2014)
a. Limited to grading not more than two (2) times annually, and placement of suitable materials as required;
b. Drainage improvements may be implemented as required;
c. Said repairs shall be determined by the Highway Director with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to be required by public necessity;
d. No petition by abutters shall be required for such repairs;
e. No betterment charges shall be assessed and no cash deposit shall be required;
f. The Town shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever on account of any damages caused by such repairs; and
g. Such repairs shall be performed only on ways which have been open to public use for six (6) years.