Get Ma Tree Preservation Ordinance Form/application - City Of Newton 2014-2025

Unreasonable or excessive noise shall be defined as noise measured in excess of 50 dBa between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. or in excess of 70 dBa at all other hours when measured not closer than the lot line of a residential lot or from the nearest affected dwelling unit.

(7) Between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. no person or persons shall disturb the peace by causing or allowing to be made any unreasonable or excessive noise, including but not limited to such noise resulting from the operation of any electronic device, or from the playing of any band or orchestra, or from the ...

"Massachusetts law recognizes a right of self-help by which a property owner can cut the limbs or branches of a tree that invade his property as long as such cutting is done at the property line. A neighbor has the right to remove so much of the tree as overhangs his property....

Some cities and towns have local laws, called ordinances, that outlaw certain levels or types of noise at different times of the day. The police can enforce these local laws too. Calling the police does not always solve the problem you have with your neighbors. But it is still important to call them.

Contact your local Police Department for disorderly conduct / disturbing the peace complaints and for noise disturbances from recreational vehicles such as dirt bikes and ATVs.

§ 187-1 Noise prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to make, to continue, or cause to be made or continued and allowed, unnecessary or unusual noise, or any noise which either annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others within the limits of the Town of Newton.

Usually, the trimming may only be up to the property line and one cannot enter the adjoining property without prior consent unless there is immediate danger to life or property. One is not allowed to cut the entire tree down or to cut it in such a manner that it will kill the tree.

Under Massachusetts common law, you may remove branches of a neighbor's tree extending over your property line as long as you don't kill or damage the tree.

Guidelines for privately owned trees include: A need to apply for a tree removal permit from Boston's Tree Wardens, with the option to apply for a waiver in special circumstances.