Open Burning Information

IMPORTANT BURN SEASON UPDATE
As of January 15, 2025, all burn applications will be strictly online. To apply for a burn permit you must have a Community Connect account. There will be two different burn permit types; one for those who would like to apply and pay online and the other for those who would like to to apply online and pay in person with a check. 

If there are any questions on burn permits feel free to call the fire department Monday-Friday between 8am-2pm.


To create a profile or sign up for a permit, please visit Middleton Fire Department Community Connect 


 

Rules Governing Open Burning (527 CMR 10.22)

**Calling to activate burn permit is no longer enforced. Burning/No Burning Status will be updated through community connect website. **

  • Burning season is January 15th to April 30th. Call 978-774-2466 after 9:30 a.m. for permission to burn on any day.
  • Burning may be conducted between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Fires must be completely extinguished by 4 p.m.
  • Only brush may be burned. Burning leaves, hay, stumps, rubbish, tires and building materials is strictly prohibited.
  • Fires must be a minimum of 75 feet from any dwelling.
  • Brush must be burned on land proximate to where it is cut.
  • Keep piles small and have a garden hose and/or shovel available, to control fire.
  • Someone must attend the fire at all times until it is extinguished.
  • Open burning is allowed for agricultural purposes only. Burning for commercial land clearing is prohibited.
  • Burning will not be permitted when wind will be 15 mph or more.

Note: Any violation of these rules may result in the suspension of this permit and/or court action.