Sidewalk Snow Removal Laws in Massachusetts
OVERVIEW
48"Avg Annual Snowfall
Varies by municipalityTypical Clearance Window
YesMunicipal Responsibility
LIABILITY STANDARD
Reasonable Care Standard Massachusetts municipalities set their own snow removal requirements. Boston requires clearance within 3 hours after snowfall ends for commercial properties, longer for residential. Property owners can be fined and held liable for injuries on poorly maintained sidewalks. View source legislation →
MAJOR CITIES
Cities in Massachusetts with significant sidewalk infrastructure: ├─ Boston ├─ Worcester ├─ Springfield ├─ Cambridge └─ Lowell Each municipality may have additional local ordinances beyond state-level requirements.
REDUCE LIABILITY WITH AUTOMATION
Autonomous rovers address key liability concerns: • Consistent 24/7 clearing during active snowfall • Documented operations for legal protection • No labor dependency during shortages • Faster response times than manual crews Average sidewalk clearing cost savings: 90%+ Typical payback period: <1 season Learn about BVR1 → Join pilot program
OTHER STATES