Last Updated: Mar 18, 2018,5: pm Mar 18, 2018,5: pm

General Mowing Policy Goals

• Support public safety, especially at intersections and curbs
• Provide safe areas for vehicles to pull off roads in emergencies, and
• Clear recovery zones for errant vehicles that leave the roadway
• To add overall aesthetics to the Town of Norwell

Roadside areas are between the outside asphalt edges to the right-of-way boundaries. The Tree and Grounds Division divides this area into two main zones:

• Clear Zone (Zone 1)
  • The area of small trees and grass, small trees and shrubs that facilitate highway operations
  • Allows for visibility of signs and traffic
  • Large trees found in the clear zone can be removed for safety if necessary
  • Vegetation is cleared for sightlines and around guardrails
• Natural Roadside (Zone 2)
  • This is the area outside the clear zone
  • Allows for natural vegetation to grow, and is an area of low maintenance.

In Fiscal 2017/2018, Tree and Grounds maintains the Clear Zone twice per year in spring and fall, or as necessary. When driving, please use caution when roadside mowing operations are under way.

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