You can be fined $20 for swearing in public.

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Police in the town of 22,000 will be writing tickets bearing fines in that amount to those who foul its public places with profanity after residents voted 183-50 in June 2012 that they were mad as *#%@& and weren’t going to take it anymore.

Stopping at red lights is not required by law unless they’re flashing

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MGL Ch 89 § 9 Except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign or a flashing red signal indication shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or, if none, then […]

Dogs are strictly forbidden from riding in ambulances.

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It’s illegal to read books or newspapers after 8 p.m. in the streets.

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Sleeping in the nude in a rented room is forbidden, even for married couples.

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It’s illegal to sell suntan oil until after noon on Sunday.

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It was illegal to cross the street on Sunday, unless absolutely necessary.

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It is unlawful to water your lawn when it is raining.

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It’s illegal to rummage through trash cans.

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It’s illegal to cut firewood in the street.

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You can be fined $20 for swearing in public.

Stopping at red lights is not required by law unless they’re flashing

Dogs are strictly forbidden from riding in ambulances.

It’s illegal to read books or newspapers after 8 p.m. in the streets.

Sleeping in the nude in a rented room is forbidden, even for married couples.

It’s illegal to sell suntan oil until after noon on Sunday.

It was illegal to cross the street on Sunday, unless absolutely necessary.

It is unlawful to water your lawn when it is raining.

It’s illegal to rummage through trash cans.

It’s illegal to cut firewood in the street.