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Selectboard seeks State Fire Marshal guidance after unattended illegal barn burn
Summary
Selectman Ron Scott Jr. reported an illegal, unattended barn burning on the former Phillips property; the Board will seek State Fire Marshal clarification on protocol (Fire Chief vs. Fire Warden) and contact the property owner about compliance.
Selectman Ron Scott Jr. reported an incident involving the illegal burning of a barn on the former Phillips property and asked the Board to clarify the proper response protocol.
Scott said the burn was conducted without a permit and was left unattended, continuing to smolder and creating safety and compliance concerns. The Board recorded uncertainty about whether the Fire Chief or the Fire Warden should be contacted first in such cases and agreed to seek clarification from the State Fire Marshal. The Board also directed staff to contact the property owner regarding compliance with burn permits and safety requirements.
No enforcement action was recorded at the meeting; the Board's next procedural step is to request guidance from the State Fire Marshal and follow up with the property owner.
