Town of Wilbraham, Massachusetts
Town By-Laws


Town Bylaws are the ordinances, rules and regulations that guide municipal administration and conduct, guarantee public safety, establish policies and fees, regulate the use of land and buildings, and protect the rights of the town and individuals. For information about the General Bylaw contact the Town Clerk (596-2800, Ext. 200). For information about the Zoning Bylaw or Subdivision Regulations contact the Town Planner (596-2800, Ext. 203). For information about the Wetland’s Bylaw contact the Conservation Commission (596-2800, Ext. 204).

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General Provisions
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Section 100 - Introduction
Section 101 - Rules of Construction
Section 102 - Meaning of Words
Section 103 - Fines for Violations
Section 103A- Non-Criminal Disposition of Violations
of any By-Law
Section 104 - Fines to be Paid to Town
Section 105 - Fees
Section 106 - Fees to Revert to Town
Section 107 - Appointments to Fill Vacancies
Section 108 - Adoption of Changes by Majority Vote
Section 109 - Ambulance Fees & Operations
Section 110 - Grant or Renewal of Licenses as Affected
by Non Payment of Local Taxes, Fees, Etc.
Section 111 - Establishment of Due Dates for Payment of Sewer
Charges & Rate of Interest for Unpaid Charges
Town Meeting
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Section 200 - Calling and Notice
Section 201 - Scheduling Annual Town Meeting
Section 202 - Conduct of Town Meetings
Section 203 - Quorum for Town Meetings
Section 204 - The Election of Officers
Elected Town Officials
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Section 300 - Board of Selectmen
Section 301 - Town Clerk
Section 302 - Board of Assessors
Section 303 - Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee
Section 304 - Town Cemetery Commissioners
Section 305 - Board of Water Commissioners
Section 306 - Town Moderator
Section 307 - Board of Library Trustees
Section 308 - Wilbraham Planning Board
Section 309 - Wilbraham Housing Authority
Section 310 - Tree Warden
Individuals Appointed by the Board of Selectment
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Section 400 - Town Administrator
Section 401 - Town Accountant
Section 402 - Police Chief
Section 403 - Fire Chief
Section 404 - Forest Warden
Section 405 - Town Counsel
Section 406 - Animal Inspector
Section 407 - Dog Officer
Section 408 - Building Inspector
Section 409 - Constables
Section 410 - Electrical Inspector
Section 411 - Plumbing Inspector
Section 412 - Warrant Posters
Section 413 - Pest Control Officer
Section 414 - Veterans Graves Officer
Section 415 - Director of Veterans' Services
Section 416 - Advisor to the Board of Health
Section 417 - Sealer of Weights and Measures
Section 418 - Health Inspector
Section 419 - Fence Viewers
Section 420 - Director of Public Works
Section 421 - Town Archivist & Assistant
Section 422 - Treasurer/Collector
Committees Appointed by the Board of Selectmen
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Section 500 - Committees, Councils, Boards, and etc.
Section 501 - Council on Aging
Section 502 - Capital Planning Committee
Section 503 - Conservation Commission
Section 504 - Finance Committee
Section 505 - Board of Fire Commissioners
Section 506 - Advisory Board of Health
Section 507 - Historical Commission
Section 508 - Industrial Development Financing Authority
Section 509 - Personnel Board
Section 510 - Playground and Recreation Commission
Section 511 - Registrars of Voters
Section 512 - Sewer Advisory Committee
Section 513 - Cultural Council
Section 514 - Zoning Board of Appeals
Section 515 - By-Law Study Committee
Section 516 - Ambulance Oversight Committee
Section 517 - Commission on Disability
Section 518 - Open Space and Recreation Committee
Section 519 - Community Preservation Committee
Section 520 - Agricultural Commission
Regulation of Public Conduct
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Section 600 - Discharging of Firearms
Section 601 - Regulations Concerning Horses
Section 602 - Obstruction of Passage
Section 603 - Consumption of Intoxicating Beverages on Streets and on Certain Public Properties
Section 604 - Dog By-Law
Section 606 - Impure Water on Town Property
Section 607 - Vendors, Hawkers and Peddlers
Section 608 - Zones of Quiet
Section 609 - Hours of Business
Section 610 - Collecting Junk
Section 611 - Sidewalk Snow
Section 612 - Tree Belts in Right of Way
Section 613 - Cutting Trees
Section 614 - Vehicles on Conservation Land
Section 615 - Fire Lanes
Section 616 - Repair or Construction of Highways
Section 617 - Fire Hydrants
Section 618 - Water Emergency Declaration
Section 619 - Burglar Alarm Operations/ Regulations/Fines
Section 620 - Regulating the Numbering of Buildings
Section 621 - Mandatory Recycling
Section 622 - Fee for Underground Storage Tank Removal
Section 623 - Water Cross Connection Regulations
Section 625 - Snow Removal
Section 626 - Tag Sales
Section 627 - Regulation of Automatic Amusement Devices
Section 628 - Installation of Key Boxes
Section 630 - Unreasonable Noise
Section 631 - Private Ways
Section 632 - Unregistered or Inoperable Motor Vehicles
Section 633 - Right to Farm
Section 634 - Stormwater Phase II comprehensive by-law
Traffic By-Laws
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Section 700 - Meaning of Words
Section 701 - Temporary Closing of Streets
Section 702 - Signs on Streets
Section 703 - Unauthorized Signs
Section 704 - Destruction of Signs
Section 705 - Obedience to Traffic Instructions
Section 706 - Parking Prohibited
Section 707 - Right Turn on Red Signal
Section 708 - Regulations Governing Federal Aid Project at Boston Road & Stony Hill Road Intersection
Section 709 - Regulations Governing Federal Aid Project on Springfield &
Faculty Streets