Crime & Safety
ICYMI: Outdoor Burning Season Has Begun In Weston: Know The Rules
Here is what you need to know about open burning in Weston, including permission and open burning tips.
WESTON, MA – The outdoor burning season in Massachusetts started on Jan. 15 and ends on May 1. To burn on a given day, call 781-786-6101 after 8 a.m. and make sure that burning is being allowed on that particular day.
Here are Weston's requirements for open burning, according to the Town of Weston website:
1. Burning Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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2. Brush and forestry debris only. No leaves, grass, or building materials.
3. On your own property and as close as possible to the source of material(s) to be burned.
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4. Burn at least 75 feet from the nearest dwelling.
5. You must have a means of controlling the fire close by.
6. Flammable liquids of any kind are prohibited at any time.
7. If it gets windy, extinguish the fire immediately.
>>>Click here to apply for an Open Burn Permit.
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Story originally published Jan. 19
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