Burn Permits Required
(Lamoine) — The columns of smoke rise on the weekends in many
parts of Lamoine as residents get rid of brush piles and dead grass
and leaves for the coming summer. Doing so without a permit from the
local fire warden, though, could put one before a judge to pay a fine.
All open burning (with the exception of grills and outdoor fireplaces)
requires a permit.
In Lamoine, permits are available from Fire Chief Skip Smith (667-2532),
Captain Jim Hunnewell (667-2233), or Asst. Chief Stu Marckoon at the
Town Office (667-2242). You will be required to have an appropriate
level of people to monitor the fire, equipment to control the flames,
and burning during the spring and summer is generally limited to after
5PM on weekdays. If the weather conditions are windy, permits are not
issued, and if conditions are very dry, the fire chief can order that
no permits be issued.
The fire department can sometimes assist homeowners with burning large
brush piles and fields. Such efforts usually result in a donation to
the fire company organization. Because of limited time and manpower
availability, the department can’t always fulfill all burning
requests right away. Contact the Town Hall for more information.
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