[Adopted 2-18-1958 (Ch.
15, Art. I, of the 1987 Code)]
The owner of any premises in the Town in front of whose premises
any sidewalk is in need of repair shall forthwith repair all defects
therein in any way endangering or incommoding public travel upon the
same and shall maintain such sidewalk in a safe condition and convenient
for the use of the public and shall remove therefrom without delay
any and all obstructions that may be placed or found thereon.
The owner, tenant or occupant of any premises in the Town adjoining
and fronting on any such sidewalk shall, within six hours of daylight
immediately following the cessation of any storm of snow, ice or sleet
or the accumulation of ice or snow thereon, cause the same to be removed
from such sidewalk and, if the same cannot be wholly removed, shall
sprinkle thereon sufficient sand or other proper substance so that
such sidewalk shall be made safe for travel.
Upon the default or neglect of the owner, tenant or occupant
of such adjoining premises to comply with the provisions of this article,
the Selectmen may repair such walk or remove any snow or ice therefrom
and the expense of such repair or removal shall be a lien upon the
premises adjoining such walk, provided the Selectmen shall cause a
certificate of lien to be recorded in the Town Clerk's office
within 60 days of the completion of such construction, repair or removal.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this article shall be fined in accordance with § 1-6 of this Code.
