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Petersham Fire Department Patch.

Open Burning

Massachusetts allows residents to burn brush between January 15 and May 1 inclusive, depending on weather conditions. You must obtain permission from the town in which you plan to burn brush.

  • Permits are only issued between 7:30 AM and 12:00 Noon.
  • Permits are only issued ON THE DAY that you wish to burn.
  • No permits are issued IN ADVANCE due to the potential for changing weather conditions.

Fire Department Fees

DescriptionCost
Certificate of Compliance (Smoke Alarms and/or Carbon Monoxide Alarms)$50
Certificate of Compliance (Smoke & CO more than 1 visit)$75
Oil Burner Permits#25
Propane Storage Permits$25
Blasting Permits$25
Black Powder Storage$25
Underground Tank Removal$100
Commercial Fire Alarm System$100
The official Town Website will launch on Friday, April 17th.