Tree Warden

From MGL Chapter 41 Section 106:

"...the tree warden shall exercise the duties of tree warden and of insect pest control. Such tree warden shall be qualified by training and experience in the field of arborculture and licensed with the department of food and agriculture in accordance with the provisions of section ten of chapter one hundred and thirty-two B..."

From the Westhampton Zoning Bylaw Section 7, "Logging Operations Adjacent to Public Right of Way":

7-7-1 Any landowner, or logging contractor, working on property adjacent to a public right of way shall comply with the following rules.
There shall be no cutting of trees on the right of way without permission from the Tree Warden. No landings shall be on the
streets or roadways and all trucks shall stand on private property while loading or unloading logs, wood, or equipment. No skidders,
bulldozers, or other log dragging equipment are to be operated on streets and roadways; except rubber tired equipment, with
grouzered tire chains removed, which are being moved to or from an operation site. Access roads and driveways are to be maintained
in a firm condition so not to damage streets or roadways, shoulders, or ditches. Pipes shall be used wherever needed to cross
ditches or waterways.

All State laws governing timber practices, including Chapters 48 and 132 will be observed and enforced.

A fine of $50.00 plus all repair and prosecution costs will be levied against the offender for each offense.