MAYNARD — Chief Angela Lawless and the Maynard Fire Department would like to remind residents to get their burn permits early this year.
Open burning season begins Jan. 15 and runs through May 1.
Residents are encouraged to get their permit early this year, as changing weather conditions in the spring, like windier weather and more sun, can contribute to increased fire danger and may lead to many days when open burning is not allowed. Prior drought conditions and the lack of snowfall this winter also may contribute to increased fire danger.
Residents who wish to burn this season are encouraged to do so early to avoid being impacted by restrictions. As a reminder, a permit is required to open burn in compliance with Massachusetts law.
How to Obtain a Permit:
Residents can apply for a burn permit today by creating an account via the department’s burn permit portal: maynard.firepermits.com. There is no cost for burn permits.
Residents will receive an e-mail notifying them when the permit is approved. On any day that a resident plans to burn, the permit must be activated by visiting their maynard.firepermits.com account. Permits are issued to the owner of the property, if you are a renter, the responsibility is of the property owner to obtain and activate the permit.
When a burn is activated the department’s dispatch is able to quickly view the location of the open burn, which will assist in public safety and emergency management this burn season.
If conditions are unsafe for burning, such as high winds or drought, a notification will be posted on the homepage and the system will prevent an individual from activating a burn permit.
Individuals who don’t have access to a computer should call the Maynard Fire Department at 978-897-1014 for assistance with their burn permit application.
For more information on open burning in Massachusetts, visit Mass.gov.
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