Massachusetts § 9 - Triangulation points as evidence of town lines
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§ 9. Triangulation points as evidence of town lines
Section 9. The triangulation points established by said department shall be regarded as a part of the evidence of the location of town boundary lines, and a description of the position and marks of such points shall be communicated in writing by said department to the selectmen of the towns where such points are located, and shall be filed with the perambulation records of such towns.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 9 cover?
Section 9 ("Triangulation points as evidence of town lines") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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