Is there a Winter parking ban in Southborough?

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 What are hours of operation for the Transfer Station?

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 Is Hunting allowed in Southborough?

 Do Solicitors have to register?

 Does a homeowner or business in Southborough have to register their alarm system?

 What are child safety seat /restraint laws?

 Where can I get my child safety seat installed by a qualified installer?

 When is Heritage Day?

 What is the new burglar alarm bylaw?

Q. Is there a Winter parking ban in Southborough?

A. There will be no parking on any public way in the Town of Southborough from 12 midnight until 6:00 am; and furthermore, there will be no parking on any public way during any snowstorm in the Town of Southborough. Vehicles parked will be towed at the owner's expense (according to the Town's Code).

This Ban will be in effect from December 1, 2004 through March 15, 2005.

Illegal parking during unusual storms occurring before or after the Ban will be dealt with according to Section 152-6 of the Code of the Town of Southborough.
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Q. What are hours of operation for the Transfer Station?

A. The Transfer Station, operated by the D.P.W., is open Wednesday through Saturday from 8a-6p
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Q. Is Hunting allowed in Southborough?

A. Per the Town Bylaw #110-1, No hunting is allowed on public or private property without written permission from the landowner. Hunters must have this written permission in their possession at the time of hunting.
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Q. Do Solicitors have to register?

A. Yes. Per the Town bylaw #133, no individual or group shall solicit door-to-door
On private property between ½ hour after sunset and 7:00am. Also, solicitors are asked to register with the Police Department and must provide the names of the solicitors, make, model color and registration of the vehicles being used in connection with the solicitation.
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Q. Does a homeowner or business in Southborough have to register their alarm system?

A. Yes, both burglar and fire alarms must be registered. The appropriate forms can be obtained at the police or fire stations.
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Q. What are child safety seat /restraint laws?

A. Chapter 90, sec 7AA and 13A of the motor vehicle laws control this important area of safety. Basically, when riding in motor vehicles, infants and small children must ride in a federally approved child passenger restraint until: they are at least five (5) years old and they weigh over 40 pounds. Children under 5 and over 40 pounds must ride in a booster seat. Children 5 or older and more that 40 pounds must use a seatbelt, but a booster seat is recommended.
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Q. Where can I get my child safety seat installed by a qualified installer?

A. The Southborough Police provide this service free of charge at the police station. Please call the SPD and ask for Officer Kevin Landry. Leave a message on his voice mail and he will call you back for an appointment.
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Q. When is Heritage Day?

A. As a rule, Heritage Day is held on the Monday in October that falls on Columbus Day. There are other festivities that occur on the weekend like the traditional Southborough Road Race, which is held on the Sunday before Heritage Day. A parade starts at 10:00 AM, and there are booths with information of Southborough Town Government, local businesses, pizza, shows, music, etc. located on the lawn of St. Mark's School.
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Q. What is the new burglar alarm bylaw?

A. The amended bylaw effective July 1, 2004 is here.
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