Fire Department

Permits are valid from January 15, 2021 to May 01, 2022.

For 2021 Hopkinton Fire moved to a new online burn permit system.

Click here for more information

Click here to go directly to the application/activation page

Once you receive your Burn Permit Number, Authorization is required each day you burn!

When you receive your permit confirmation, and if conditions allow, you may authorize between

9:00 AM and 1:00 PM until May 01, 2022 online using this form, or call 508-497-2325.

Open Burning Regulations – Massachusetts 310 CMR 7.07

    • Fire may not be started prior to 10:00 AM.

    • Fire must be completely extinguished by 4:00 PM.

    • Fire must be greater than 75 feet from any dwelling.

    • Burning of leaves, stumps, grass, hay and building materials is prohibited.

    • The Hopkinton Fire Department requires a hose or other source of adequate water and appropriate tools be available while burning. Fires shall be of a manageable size and shall be attended at all times.

Visit the Fire Station or call 508-497-2325 with any Burn Permit questions.