Fire Department Permits / Inspections

Fire Department

In relation to the COVID-19 virus and all Federal, State and Local mandates please see the current procedures below:

  • Effective at 3pm on March 17, 2020 all Fire Stations and Fire Department Administrative Offices will be closed to the public.
  • The issuance of burning permits has been suspended indefinitely. If you already have a burning permit please follow the instructions on the permit and call daily to see if burning is being allowed and to receive permission to burn if so.
  • If you are a contractor, installer, technician or are in need of a permit for your business please submit it by mail or address to the Fire Department and deposit in the drop box in front of Town Hall. You may also call the office if you need an immediate or critical permit and we will handle them on a case by case basis.

By Executive Order on Friday March 20th Governor Baker suspended all real estate transfer inspection until further notice. The is a procedure in place to defer the inspection until after the State of Emergency is lifted. Contact your realtor, closing attorney or mortgage originator for further guidance. Also, any other in-home inspections including oil burners and tanks are suspended as well.

We thank you for your understanding and regret any inconvenience this may cause but need to keep the safety of our employees and the public in the forefront as this situation continues to evolve. Further information will be released when warranted.