Open Burning Permits
submitted by Chief David R. Flannery
A reminder that the fire department has instituted a new procedure for the issuance of open burning permits.
Beginning December 2004 homeowners wishing to obtain an open burning permit for the season (Jan15-April 30) will need to go to the communications center in the police station located at 41 Lowell Road to register. This will only need to be done once and there will be no fee. So if you registered last year you do not have to register again. Newly registered homeowners will receive a copy of the “ Open Burning Permit Rules & Regulations “ and a “ Homeowner Registration Form “. The registration is completed and a homeowner registration number is assigned. All rules regarding open burning still apply. The process is intended to be much more efficient. Once the homeowner has a registration number a call to the fire department (978-369-1442 ) on the day of desired burning is all that
needs to be done to obtain a permit. Homeowners must keep the registration that is issued containing the rules and number. Registration numbers are assigned to the homeowner for as long as they reside at the same address. In order to obtain a permit to burn the homeowner must be registered. Remember that local conditions may prohibit open burning on any day. In addition the Department of Environmental Protection may suspend open burning at anytime. In accordance with State regulations open burning may only take place between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. All fires must be out by 4:00 PM.
Open burning is normally allowed by State regulation between January 15 and April 30 each year.
For questions regarding this process you may call the Fire Prevention office and leave a message at 978-287-0072
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