General Bylaws of Abington

(excluding zoning bylaws)

 

 

CODE OF THE TOWN OF ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS

 

PART I

GENERAL BYLAWS

With revisions and comments as of January 19, 2006

CHAPTER 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS.. 8

ARTICLE I, General Penalty. 8

§1-1.  Maximum fine. 8

§1-2.  Recovery of fine by indictment or complaint. 8

ARTICLE II, Terms and References. 8

§1-3.  Reference to statute. 8

§1-4.  Town website. 8

CHAPTER 7, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.. 8

ARTICLE I, Consumption in Public. 8

§7-1.  Drinking on public or private property restricted. 8

§7-2.  Seizures of alcoholic beverages. 9

§7-3.  Violations and penalties. 9

CHAPTER 11, ANIMALS.. 9

ARTICLE I, Pasturing of Certain Animals. 9

§11-1.  Pasturing within streets or ways prohibited. 9

ARTICLE II, Dogs. 9

§11-2.  Running at large prohibited; exception for hunting purposes. 9

§11-3.  Impoundment; maintenance and administrative charges. 9

§11-4.  Registration required; dogs disturbing the peace; license period. 10

§11-5.  Confinement of dogs during heat. 10

§11-6.  Violations and penalties;  Fees. 10

§11-7.  Pit bull terriers. 11

§11-8.  Kennels. 11

§11-9.  Animal waste. 13

CHAPTER 17, BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS.. 14

ARTICLE I, Terms of Office. 14

§17-1.  Term to be specified at creation; default term. 14

ARTICLE II, Organization. 14

§17-2.  Reorganization by elected officials. 14

§17-3.  Reorganization by appointed officials. 14

ARTICLE III, Public Hearings. 15

§17-4.  Minimum notice requirements. Advertising required. 15

CHAPTER 25, BUILDINGS, NUMBERING OF.. 15

§25-1.  Display of numbers. 15

§25-2.  Verification by Fire Department. 15

CHAPTER 29, CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS.. 16

§29-1.  Installation required upon sale of property. 16

CHAPTER 35, CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS.. 16

§35-1.  Declaration of emergency. 16

§35-2.  Purpose. 16

§35-3.  Definitions. 17

§35-4.  Applicability. 18

§35-5.  Condominium or cooperative conversion permit. 18

§35-6.  Tenant rights. 20

§35-7.  Enforcement. 21

§35-8.  Effect on other regulations. 21

§35-9.  Severability. 21

§35-10.  Safety. 21

CHAPTER 40, COUNCIL ON AGING.. 22

§40-1.  Establishment; membership; terms. 22

§40-2.  Duties. 22

§40-3.  State and federal agencies and laws. 22

§40-4.  Reports. 22

CHAPTER 44, DEEDS OF RELEASE AND REDEEMED REAL ESTATE.. 23

§44-1.  Duties of Treasurer. 23

§44-2.