Massachusetts Towns Enforce Designated Snowblower Operating Hours
Several Massachusetts towns and cities are enforcing specific snowblower operating hours as part of winter weather regulations for their communities. Statewide, residents must observe quiet hours between 9 p.m until…
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Several Massachusetts towns and cities are enforcing specific snowblower operating hours as part of winter weather regulations for their communities.
- In Springfield, homeowners may operate snowblowers only between 5 a.m. and midnight during a storm. If individuals choose to ignore this mandate, they could face fines up to $100.
- In Newton, homeowners are only allowed to use a snow blower from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- In Cambridge, homeowners are prohibited from using “domestic power tools” before 7 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Statewide, residents must observe quiet hours between 9 p.m until 7 a.m.
State officials are also urging homeowners to take care when operating snowblowers. To clean a clog carefully, individuals should fully shut off the machine before attempting to remove snow clogs or service it. Instead of using their hands to remove clogged snow, homeowners should use a broom handle to minimize the risk of injury.
Michael VyskocilWriter
