It won’t be long before the next snowfall arrives in Massachusetts, so many residents are clearing snow from their walkways and driveways.
Did you know that Massachusetts has strict laws about snowblowers? I wasn’t aware of this until recently, and I was quite surprised to learn that residents can be fined for not following certain rules enforced by towns across the state.
Massachusetts Snowblower Restrictions
The U.S. Sun reports that each municipality in the state has set specific hours during which residents must clear snow from their properties. If these hours are not observed, homeowners could be fined $100. In cities like Springfield, residents are only allowed to operate their snowblowers between 5 PM and midnight during a storm.
In Newton, Massachusetts, homeowners may operate snow blowers only from 6 AM to 10 PM. In Cambridge, the use of domestic power tools is not allowed before 7 AM or after 10 PM. Additionally, residents across the state must follow quiet hours from 7 PM to 9 AM…