[Massplanners] Regulation of Blasting and Rock Hammering?

[Mark Archambault]

Hello everyone,

I'm curious as to whether any towns or cities out there regulate blasting and rock hammering when development requires the clearing of large areas of ledge.

Here in Ayer, much of the remaining developable land has extensive ledge outcrops and requires blasting to develop.

Besides the usual limits on hours of operation to lessen noise impacts, does anyone have a regulation that covers blasting in more detail?

Thanks in advance for any assistance anyone can provide.

Mark Archambault, AICP


Ayer Town Planner
Town Hall, One Main Street
Ayer, MA 01432

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