Town of Holden Burn Permits
Apply for your online permit today.
Apply for your online permit today.
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 48, Section 13
Only residents living in the Town of Holden can obtain a permit. Permits are conditional and may be revoked at any time.
There are three ways you can apply for a permit. 1). Apply online using this website, 2). Call the Fire Administration Office at 508-210-5650 ext 0, and 3). Apply in person at the Fire Department
You are only allowed to burn yard brush (see burning regulations).
In order to open brush burn you must have an approved permit.
Once you have paid and have a valid permit, activate permit before 10:15am on the morning you want to burn by calling 1-855-937-0555. Follow the voice prompts.
The brush burn season in the Town of Holden begins January 15 and ends May 1. Residents can begin burning at 10:00am and fire must be fully extinguished by 4:00pm. The Fire Department will conduct spot checks.
No burning of trash, leaves, construction material, stumps, hay, grass, flammable materials, household & yard waste, petroleum products, milled lumber, weather treated or painted materials (see brush burn regulations).