BRUSH BURNING GUIDELINES FOR WHITMAN, MASSACHUSETTS

Burning of brush, cane, driftwood, forestry debris, (other than from commercial or industrial land clearing operations), will be allowed between January 15^th and May 1, 2002 , under the following conditions:

1. Burning must be at least 75 feet from all buildings,
2. Burning must not be started prior to 10 a.m. and in all cases must be extinguished prior to 4 p.m. ,
3. Someone must be in attendance at all times at the fire until it is completely extinguished,
4. A water supply (such as a garden hose) and shovels and/or rakes must be readily available for controlling the fire.

 Each time you wish to burn, call the Whitman Fire Department at (781) 447-7626 to ascertain if burning is allowed that day.  You will be asked for your permit number and address, which will allow you permission to burn – for that day only. 

 Burning of grass, hay, leaves, stumps, tires and lumber is prohibited. 

 If you wish to apply for a permit to burn, you must appear in person at the Fire Department Headquarters, located at 56 Temple Street between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.   There is no fee for a burning permit in Whitman. The permit is effective from January 15^th through May 1^st.  For more information call the Fire Department at (781) 447-7626.

© 2002 - Patrick Travers