Cemetery Department

§ 13-11. Seasonal prohibition of dogs from certain areas. [Added 5-4-1992 ATM by Art. 51; amended 5-1-2006 ATM by Art. 39; 5-7-2007 ATM by Art. 31] 

No person owning, harboring or having custody or control of a dog shall permit such dog to be on any public cemetery of the Town at any time throughout the year, nor shall such person permit such dog to be on any public beach, athletic area, playground or park of the Town between May 1 and October 1 of each year, provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to Chandler Hovey Park, Crocker Park, Fort Sewall, Fountain Park, Upper Seaside Park, Riverhead Beach or the Town designated Dog Park. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall pay a fine in accordance with the following schedule:  A. First offense in calendar year: $25.  B. Second or subsequent offense within calendar year: $50.

What We Do:

The Cemetery Department is responsible for the delicate task of burying the deceased in a caring and timely manner.  This Department is also responsible for the complete maintenance of Waterside Cemetery as well as Harbor View Cemetery.  The Recreation and Parks Department maintains Old Burial Hill, Harris Street, Hooper Tomb and Green Street Cemeteries.

Contact Information:

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