Behavior Newton, Massachusetts

You cannot eat a picnic lunch in a graveyard.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

In Newton, it is generally prohibited to enjoy a picnic lunch in a graveyard. While cemeteries were once popular spots for Victorian family outings and leisurely lunches, modern ordinances consider recreational eating on burial grounds to be a nuisance and disrespectful to the deceased.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Newton Municipal Code § 6-3

Where to look:

Cemeteries and Burials

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