As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
OPEN AIR BURNING
Any fire set in the open air for the purpose of the disposal
of brush, cane, driftwood, and forestry debris excluding grass, hay,
leaves, and stumps.
Open air burning shall be permitted in the Town of Littleton
only as allowable by Massachusetts regulations, 527 CMR 10.22 (fire
prevention regulations), and 310 CMR 7.07 (Department of Environmental
Protection Regulations). The following restrictions shall also apply:
A. Authorization to burn shall be given only to those who possess a
valid permit under this section. Additionally, the permit holder must
obtain specific authority from an Enforcement Official each day a
burn is requested. Such Enforcement Official may refuse or cancel
any and all burning authorizations for reasons of public safety, atmospheric
conditions or a revoked permit.
B. Burning shall be allowed from January 15 through May 1, inclusive,
or on such other dates established by the Massachusetts Department
of Environmental Protection. A permit shall be valid for the entire
burning season, unless revoked by an Enforcement Official.
C. Residential open air burning shall be conducted only between the
hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.