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Nahant Fire Department Reminds Residents of Open Burning Regulations

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Nahant Fire Department
Chief Michael Feinberg
67 Flash Road
Nahant, MA 01908

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019

Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Nahant Fire Department Reminds Residents of Open Burning Regulations

NAHANT — Chief Michael Feinberg and the Nahant Fire Department announce that the State Open Burning Season will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 15 and run through May 1.

Permits are required in order to conduct open burning. Permit may be obtained at the Nahant Fire station, 67 Flash Road. Permits cost $10 and must be obtained for each day of burning.

Residents who have obtained permits need to call the state open burning hotline at 617-556-1021 on the day they wish to burn. Residents must also call the Nahant Fire Department at 781-581-1235 on the day they intend to burn.

Burning is prohibited on Class four and five days.

Fires must be kept 75 feet away from buildings and not cause a smoke nuisance to neighbors. In addition, the fire must be attended and a hose made available.

“I want to thank our residents in advance for the cooperation with open burning regulations,” Chief Feinberg said. “Following these rules will help prevent avoidable accidental fires.”

Outdoor burning is only permitted for brush, cane, driftwood, forestry debris, agricultural debris and — under certain conditions — fungus-infected elm wood. Burning grass, hay, leaves, stumps, and commercial or industrial land clearing for non-agricultural purposes is prohibited.

Violations of the permit requirements, open burning law and/or open burning regulations will be grounds for permit revocation. According to Massachusetts law, anyone found burning without a permit may be subject to criminal charges, the punishment for which is a fine of up to $500, plus the cost of suppression, or by imprisonment for up to one month, or both.

 

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Easton Fire Department Launches New Online Open Burning Permit System

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Easton Fire Department
Kevin Partridge, Fire Chief
413 Bay Road
South Easton, MA 02375

For Immediate Release

Monday, Jan. 7, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Easton Fire Department Launches New Online Open Burning Permit System

Open Burning Season From Jan. 15 to May 1

EASTON — Chief Kevin Partridge and the Easton Fire Department are pleased to announce that the State Open Burning Season will run from Jan. 15 through May 1, and the Town will be utilizing a new online permitting system this year.

“We are extremely pleased that the open burn permitting process is now part of the Town’s online permitting system,” Chief Partridge said. “Easton continues to improve web-based access for our residents and businesses, enabling them to obtain important information and services online. We believe this online system will make the process of obtaining a permit much easier.”

Permits must be obtained online by visiting this website. Residents are encouraged to register now, ahead of Jan. 15, and must apply for a permit on the day they want to burn.

To submit an application, your name, street address and phone number are required.

Those who do not have internet access can go to Easton Fire Station 3, 413 Bay Road, and use a public access computer in the lobby to apply. You are required to check in each day you wish to burn and specify that you are burning for the day.

Open burning can only be conducted with a permit issued by the Easton Fire Department and is only permitted for brush, cane, driftwood, forestry debris, agricultural debris and, under limited conditions, fungus-infected elm wood.

Burning grass, hay, leaves, stumps, and commercial or industrial land clearing for non-agricultural purposes is prohibited.

The requirement to check in each day is based on changing atmospheric and weather conditions such as wind or air dryness. The department’s on-duty shift commanders will make a determination before 9 a.m. each day whether burning will be allowed in town.

Chief Partridge would like to remind residents that the fire department will investigate all reports of smoke and uncontrolled fires regardless of whether a permit was issued at the address or area of the report.

Violations of the permit requirements, open burning law, and/or open burning regulations will be grounds for permit revocation. According to Massachusetts law, anyone found burning without a permit may be subject to criminal charges, the punishment for which is a fine of up to $500, plus the cost of suppression or by imprisonment for up to one month, or both.

For more information about burn permits, visit the Open Burn Permits & Regulations page on the Easton Fire Department website by clicking here. Anyone with questions regarding opening burning should call the Easton Fire Department at 508-230-0750.

“We appreciate residents’ patience during the transition to the new online service, and we hope that they find the process more efficient and user-friendly than methods used in the past,” Chief Partridge said.

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East Bridgewater Fire Chief Provides Grilling Safety Tips

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East Bridgewater Fire Department
Timothy Harhen, Fire Chief
268 Bedford St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Monday, May 7, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

East Bridgewater Fire Chief Provides Grilling Safety Tips

EAST BRIDGEWATER — With the warmer weather now here, Chief Timothy Harhen would like to provide residents with grilling safety tips and also remind homeowners that the open burning period in town ended on May 1.

“Now that the warm weather is here and people are taking their grills out, it is important that residents take a few precautions to ensure everyone’s safety,” Chief Harhen said. “As a reminder, all grills must be at least 10 feet away from all buildings and structures, even when they are not in use.”

In order to prevent grilling fires and keep residents safe while cooking outdoors, East Bridgewater Fire recommends the following tips provided by the Department of Fire Services:

Safety First

  • Propane and charcoal grills should only be used outdoors.
  • Place grills away from the house, siding, and deck railings and out from under leaves of overhanging branches.
  • Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grilling area.
  • Never leave a burning grill unattended.

Gas Grills

  • Make sure the lid of a gas grill is open when you light it. Propane can build up inside and when ignited, the lid may blow off.
  • Check that all connections are tight before turning on the gas.
  • Clean the grease trap every time you grill.
  • If you smell gas while cooking, turn the grill off and move away from it. Call 911 from a safe location. Do not move the grill.
  • Store propane cylinders upright in an outdoor, shaded area. Cylinders should not be used, stored or transported where they can be exposed to high temperatures.

Charcoal Grills

  • Use only charcoal starter fluid. Never use gasoline or kerosene to start a fire in a grill and never add lighter fluid to burning briquettes or hot coals.
  • Always use charcoal grills in a well-ventilated area. Charcoal briquettes give off carbon monoxide, which can be deadly.
  • Properly dispose of grill ashes. Allow the coals to burn out completely and then cool for 48 hours before disposal. If you must dispose of ashes before they are completely cooled, thoroughly soak them in water before putting them in a metal container.

As a reminder to residents, open burning ended on May 1 and is no longer permitted.

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Whitman Fire Chief Reminds Residents that Open Burning Ended May 1

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Whitman Fire Department
Timothy J. Grenno, Fire Chief
56 Temple St.
Whitman, MA 02382

For Immediate Release

Monday, May 7, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Whitman Fire Chief Reminds Residents that Open Burning Ended May 1

Permit Required for Residents Using Outdoor Fire Pits

WHITMAN — Chief Timothy J. Grenno would to remind residents that the town’s open burning period ended Tuesday, May 1, and that a permit is required for those who plan on using outdoor fire pits.

Residents were able to burn brush, cane, driftwood, tree pruning and other forestry with a permit granted by the Whitman Fire Department. The burning period spanned from Jan. 15 to May 1.

Residents who would like to utilize fire pits, chimineas, wood stoves and outdoor fireplaces are required to obtain a permit from the Whitman Fire Department, 56 Temple St.

The permits are free and allow the use of fire pits and similar items from noon until midnight.

Fire pits must be attended at all times by the permit holder when in use. They must be kept at least 20 feet away from any building or structure and from combustible materials such as rubbish, wood and leaf piles.

“While this time of year is great for sitting outside by the fire, we ask residents to do so in a safe manner,” Chief Grenno said. “Always make sure you have a hose nearby or buckets filled with water and if a fire begins to spread out of control call 911 immediately.” 

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