Chelsea may have a tree warden per MGL c.87. Public shade trees are protected statewide - removal requires tree warden consent.
Massachusetts has strong public shade tree protections under MGL c.87 §§1 to 12. Public shade trees along roads require tree warden consent for removal or significant trimming. Chelsea’s tree warden manages public trees. Some municipalities have additional protected tree bylaws for significant private trees. Routine trimming generally doesn’t require permits. Trees overhanging property lines: owner can trim branches to the property line. Development projects must address tree impacts.
Unauthorized removal of public shade tree: $500 to $5,000+ (MGL c.87 §6). Replacement planting may be required.
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Construction noise regulated under Chelsea Code Ch. 16 and MassDEP 310 CMR 7.10. Standard hours are Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM, Sat 8 AM–5 PM; no construction on Sund...
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Barking dogs addressed under Chelsea Code Ch. 4 (Animals) and general nuisance provisions. Excessive barking is a civil nuisance complaint under MGL c. 140. ...
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Chelsea enforces noise complaints through Chapter 16 (Miscellaneous Offenses). No single statewide decibel limit applies; the city relies on MassDEP 310 CMR ...
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Chelsea is in the flight path of Boston Logan International Airport (about 1 mile west). Aircraft noise is governed by federal FAA regulations and Massport; ...
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Chelsea has a citywide residential parking sticker program under Code §13-4.2. The Chelsea Waterfront District requires sticker parking 8 AM–6 PM Mon–Fri. St...
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Abandoned vehicles on public ways subject to state law MGL c. 90 §22C (72-hour threshold). Chelsea enforces through its ISD and Police Department. Inoperable...
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