Outdoor burning rules in Newton, MA — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Open burning in Newton is permitted only January 15 through May 1 under 310 CMR 7.07 with a daily permit from Newton Fire Department; burning is prohibited rest of year.
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection regulation 310 CMR 7.07 restricts open burning to a limited season running January 15 through May 1 each year. To burn brush, a Newton resident must obtain a daily burn permit from the Newton Fire Department (typically by calling or using the online system), burn only between 10 AM and 4 PM, maintain the fire at least 75 feet from any dwelling, and have adequate water or suppression equipment on hand. Only brush, cane, and driftwood from agricultural or residential clearing may be burned; leaves, grass, stumps, construction debris, and trash are prohibited in all cases. Newton, being a densely developed suburb, issues relatively few burn permits and often restricts based on air quality and wind conditions.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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