Independence Day Bonfire permits are now available at the Duxbury Fire Department

for residents/Beach Association 

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Cost is $25 

 

The Independence Day Bonfire Permit process is as follows: To obtain a permit applicants must apply in-person at the Duxbury Fire Department at 668 Tremont St. We ask that you fill-out an application that will need approval from either the Deputy Fire Chief or the Fire Chief.  We will also ask the resident to read and completely understand the language of this application. This permit allows each Resident/Beach Association to apply for a permit to have a bonfire from July 1st through July 5th only.

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Please be aware of the tides on July 1st through July 5th. Your fire must be constructed below the high-water mark and at a location which provides the greatest distance from a bluff or other exposures. No bonfire construction is allowed to begin until 4 PM. We will be inspecting locations and the size of each fire July 1st through July 5th.

 

It is imperative that you comply with all the conditions of this permit and the laws. We have included a copy of a few of the laws in this package that will pertain to your Bonfire Permit. Failure to comply may result in cancellation of your permit for this year and in the future. The few of the restrictions are;

 

• No driving vehicles on the beach, materials for fires must be carried to the site

• No glass containers allowed on the beach

• No consumption of alcoholic beverages on the beach or in public

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All materials used to construct your fire must be clean wood only, and of a size that will completely burn as specified in your permit. Clean-up is subject to review and may affect your ability to obtain future permits.

The Fire and Police Departments are concerned about large quantities of illegal fireworks. Please be advised that we are concerned about everyone's safety and we will be enforcing the law.