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The Trees, Parks, Forestry and School Grounds Department is primarily responsible for most of the municipally owned grounds, open spaces, public shade trees, and town owned cemeteries.
- Regulations
The Planning Board has regulations under the "Subdivision...
- Regulations
The Planning Board has regulations under the "Subdivision Control Law," MGL c. 41, 81K - 81GG, and the "Zoning Act," MGL c. 40A. Questions? Contact us at by email or telephone 508-548-7611.
Bordering Vegetated Wetland Determination Form. The mission of the Falmouth Conservation Commission is to implement the goals of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (CMR 10.00) and the Falmouth Wetlands Regulations (Code of Falmouth chapter 235).
Laws, cases and web sources on the law of neighbors and trees. If you are unable to find the information you are looking for, or if you have a specific question, please contact our law librarians for assistance.
Massachusetts Legislature website. Every city and town in Massachusetts has an opportunity to strengthen Chapter 87, to tailor laws to conditions in their community by passing a local tree bylaw (towns) or ordinance (cities). A local bylaw or ordinance can strengthen tree protection in communities
Which Laws Govern Public Trees in Massachusetts? • Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 87 is the most important law governing public shade trees. It outlines the powers of the tree warden, procedures for removing shade trees, procedures for planting public trees, and penalties for violating provisions of the law. • Massachusetts General Law ...
A local ordinance can help a community achieve its urban forestry goals, whether those are establishing a tree committee, preserving trees during construction projects, protecting significant trees, requiring tree planting in certain situations, or others.
