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Trench Regulations
The State of Massachusetts has promulgated a new law (Chapter 82A., “Jackie’s Law”) and regulations (520 CMR 14.00) in order to protect the public from unsafe excavations.
A permit is required for any trench, whether it is in a public way, or on private property. This regulations applies to contractors as well as homeowners. Click here to download a Trench Permit application.
As voted by the Board of Selectmen on December 16, 2008, applications will be made to the Town Engineer’s Office.
The permit fee is $75.00. However, if a Street Opening Permit is also being applied for by the same entity, there will be no additional charge for the Trench Permit
Should you require further information, please contact the Engineering Department at 508-660-7211.
Curb Cut Permits
A Curb Cut Permit is required for any new and/or altered openings which require cutting or removal of curbing. A Curb Cut Permit is required even if there is no actual curbing on the street because the permit policy also addresses size and location of driveway/other openings. Application fee is $25. Click here to download a Curb Cut Permit application
Construction standards and placement, as well as other necessary information may be found within the document entitled Curb Cut Policy . This document may be obtained in the Engineering Department, and can also be found online - click on the Section 402 link in the Table of Contents in the Board of Selectmen's Policies and Procedures.
Should you require further information, please contact the Engineering Department at 508-660-7211. |
