FENCE VIEWERS
To the Board of Selectmen:
The Fence Viewers were happy to assist far as possible those
who asked for advice during 2005 concerning their fence and boundary
difficulties.
We encourage all parties, including fence companies
installing new fences, to check out local requirements. Please review and
compare your current deed and surveys with the assessor's office maps to
determine the current lot lines. Residents cannot convey or extend beyond what
they own.
The following are a few simple guidelines, but not the only
ones, required:
- With an over 1/4 solid or 4
foot high (i.e., stockade or picket) fence, the setback should be set
least 3 feet from the property line.
- With an under 1/4 solid (i.e.,
wire, ranch-style or chain link) fence, the setback should be at least 6
inches from the property line.
- Stonewalls, other than
retaining walls, should be setback 3 feet from the property line.
- Shrubs used as a fence or
barrier should be setback 3 feet from the property line.
Please remember that while two
current neighbors might agree with an unwritten and amicable solution
concerning their mutual boundary line, the next owner of either property may
not recognize that plan. So please, remember to abide by the Town regulations
from the beginning.
We can discuss these matters with
you or you could call the Town Building Inspector (525-5429) regarding the Town
and State requirements, rules and regulations.
Respectfully submitted
William L. Speight
Donald T. Heenan
FENCE VIEWERS
Fp2/fu3/FZ2
