As used in this subchapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following words have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 75 (NEW).]
1. Barrier. "Barrier" means any wire, cable, cable wire, chain link, lumber, gate or other similar device placed or erected across a town way for the purpose of barring access to that way.
2. Town way. "Town way" means an area or strip of land designated and held by a municipality for passage by motor vehicles.