Chief Larry Fisher and the Merrimac Fire Department would like to remind residents that the town’s open burning period ends Friday, May 1, at 4 p.m.
The Commonwealth’s annual burning period spans from Jan. 15 to May 1. Residents are able to burn brush, cane, driftwood, tree pruning and other forestry with a permit granted by their fire department.
Chief Fisher would like to remind anyone who plans to use the remaining days of open burning that they must check the “Open Burning” page on merrimacfire.org or eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/massair/web/#/pollution/map/forecast. to see whether burning is permitted on that day. Also remember that open burning must be done at least 75 feet from all buildings, never leave a fire unattended and keep fire extinguishing materials handy while burning.
Chief Fisher would like to thank residents for another safe open burning season this year.