Massachusetts § 5 - Appropriation for construction, repair, and maintenance of highway through two or more towns
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 5 — Appropriation for construction, repair, and maintenance of highway through two or more towns, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5. Appropriation for construction, repair, and maintenance of highway through two or more towns
Section 5. When a highway runs through two or more towns, they may appropriate money for the construction, repair, maintenance or improvement thereof in common, and may purchase road machinery therefor in common. Money so appropriated shall be expended by such persons and in such manner as the towns concerned shall agree upon.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 5
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 5 cover?
Section 5 ("Appropriation for construction, repair, and maintenance of highway through two or more towns") 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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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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