[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of
the Town of Boxford as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 5-11-1982 ATM, Art. 8]
The Fire Chief shall issue permits for smoke-detection
and smoke alarm system inspections and shall charge a fee of $10.
[Adopted 10-28-2008 STM, Art. 17]
Open burning of brush, cane, driftwood and forestry debris by
homeowners on their property may be permitted by the Fire Chief or
his/her designee during open burning season, which shall be from January
15 to May 1 of each year. Open burning permits may be issued at the
sole discretion of the Fire Chief or his/her designee and may be suspended
or revoked due to adverse weather conditions or failure of the permit
holder to comply with the terms of this bylaw or any rules or regulations
issued by the Fire Chief. Burning of stumps, constriction materials,
logs, large branches (greater than four inches in diameter), tires
and trash are strictly prohibited. Open burning permits must be obtained
in advance of any open burning and shall be valid for the open burning
season. The holder of an open burning permit shall notify the Boxford
Communications Department each day the homeowner intends to conduct
an open burn. Open burning may only be conducted between 10:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m., on the land closest to the source of material to be
burned, must be 75 feet from any building, with a water supply such
as a pressurized, functioning garden hose in close proximity, and
must be attended by an adult until completely extinguished.
Failure to obtain a permit, extinguish the fire by the designated
time, or comply with the terms of this bylaw or any open burning regulations
may result in the assessment of a fine of $100 for each occurrence
as permitted by Town Bylaws, or any other remedy as appropriate pursuant
to MGL c. 48, § 13.
