TOWN OF WENTWORTH

Town Park Ordinance- Hamilton Field, Riverside Park and the Town Common

Pursuant to RSA 41:11 and 47:17, it is hereby ordained by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Wentworth, New Hampshire, as follows:

  1. Riverside Park, Hamilton Field and The Town Common are available to Wentworth Residents, taxpayers and guests, which include those renting taxable property or while residing with Wentworth residents. Town of Wentworth Transfer Station permits will be used as Park Permits, and must be visible on all vehicles.
  2. All individual group activities must be scheduled through the Wentworth Board of Selectmen using the events application, to assure events do not conflict with another scheduled event.
  3. ACTIONS PROHIBITED: The following are prohibited upon any part of Hamilton Field, Riverside Park, and Town Common property:
  1. Alcoholic beverages.
  2. OHRV’s.
  3. Littering.
  4. Bicycles, roller skates or skateboards on court surfaces.
  5. Pets, including livestock. (Working dogs and “seeing eye” dogs are exempt from this ordinance.)
  6. Open fires.
  7. All glass containers.
  1. The following activities shall be permitted only with prior written approval of the Wentworth Board of Selectmen.
  1. The use or operation of any motorized vehicle except in authorized areas.
  2. The parking of any vehicle on the grounds of Riverside Park/Hamilton Field between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
  3. Activities other than those designated in specific areas of Riverside Park, Hamilton Field and the Town Common.
  4. Any change or modification to the property of Riverside Park, Hamilton Field or the Town Common.

  1. PENALTY: Any person who violates the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined a minimum of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars but not more than one thousand ($1,000) dollars for each violation.

    This ordinance shall replace any previous Town of Wentworth Ordinance relative to Town Parks; Riverside Park, Hamilton Field and the Town Common.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and supersede any previous ordinance until amended or repealed by appropriate authority.

 

Signed this_________ day of ______________________, 2003.

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Francis Muzzey, Chairman

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Edward Baker

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Palmer Koelb

Board of Selectmen Wentworth, New Hampshire

Received on __________ day of ___________________, 2003 at ___________.

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Linda Brown, Town Clerk

A Public Hearing on this Ordinance was held on July 24, 2003 per RSA 47:18.