Guelph-Eramosa has new burning bylaw

Guelph-Eramosa residents planning to burn refuse should be aware of a new township open air burning bylaw.

Deputy Fire Chief Lyle Quan, who introduced the bylaw on March 2, said residents pre­viously called Guelph dispatch, but a more formal policy is needed.

Cooking fires and camp fires do not require a permit, as long as several criteria are met, including constant supervision of the fire and extinguishing the flames by 11pm.  But for all other burns, a burn permit application must be completed and a $25 charge paid to the township.

A complete copy of the bylaw, which was passed unanimously by council, can be ob­tained at the township office.

At last week’s meeting coun­cil also passed a new property standards bylaw “to prescribe standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property.”