Town Of Norton: OPEN BURNING SEASON BEGINS - JANUARY 15, 2022 And ENDS MAY 1, 2022

Press release from the Town of Norton:

December 27, 2021 - 9:54am

You must have a valid 2022 permit to be able to burn. How to Obtain or Renew an Online Burning Permit   Please click on this link to obtain or renew your permit: https://permiteyes.us/norton/burningpublichome.php Open Burning RulesOpen burning in Massachusetts is regulated by the D.E.P. and the local Fire Department.  The following D.E.P. Regulations must be met:Open burning must be done:Between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from January 15 to May 1At least 75 feet from all buildings. As close as possible to the source of material being burned.When air quality is acceptable for burning.  State Fire Wardens determine each day whether conditions are safe for open burning. Weather and air quality can change rapidly,especially in the Spring, and Fire Departments can rescind permits when that happens.  Additionally, the following Norton Fire Department Regulations must be met:Anyone wishing to conduct open burning must have a valid permit through our permitting website.You must request permission to burn each day you choose to do so.  This must be done through the online system.Permission to burn may be requested from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (do not start burning till 10:00 a.m.)

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