Author: jgprpayton

Daylight Saving Time begins on March 9 this year. The Wenham Fire Department would like to remind residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they move their clocks forward.

Clocks will be moved ahead one hour on Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m.

Properly installed and maintained smoke and carbon monoxide alarms play a crucial role in emergency scenarios. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported that from 2018-22, 59% of home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms (43%) or no working smoke alarms (16%).

Open Burning Season begins on Jan. 15 through May 1. Per Massachusetts Law, residents and community members must obtain a burn permit or renew their current permit each year to comply with state and local laws.

To obtain a burn permit, visit the department website or contact the department directly. Burning can only be conducted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Residents are reminded that the past fall weather has been extremely dry, causing brush and wildfires across the state. Residents should remain cautious and use sound judgment during the open burning season.

For more information about open burning in Massachusetts, click here. In the event of an emergency call 911.