Homeowners -- The recent newsletter stated that since Tom Ballou could no longer oversee the burn pile near the dam, we would have to cease that activity.
One of the adjacent homeowners -- Whitney Watson -- stepped up and took the reins. He has gotten trained and "certified" by the local fire department to burn. There are several caveats. Please see his note which follows, as it describes what can and can't be done. And please, please don't drop anything off after the cutoff date.
George Webb
SWWHA President
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One of the adjacent homeowners -- Whitney Watson -- stepped up and took the reins. He has gotten trained and "certified" by the local fire department to burn. There are several caveats. Please see his note which follows, as it describes what can and can't be done. And please, please don't drop anything off after the cutoff date.
George Webb
SWWHA President
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"George, I was notified today by the Topeka FD that my permit has been approved. I will go to the FD offices this week and sign the permit. Burning will start this week and run until May 31, but there are several conditions that must be met. Winds must be between five and 15 MPH, among other things. That being said, it is hard to say when we will be able to burn. If you want to spread the word that folks can add to the pile until they see smoke that would be great. I hate to set a date certain only to have it postponed because of the weather. Once the pile has been burned, folks need to stop using the pile because we cannot burn again until the fall (and then only if someone steps up to take care of it). Sorry I can't offer more specifics.
Regards,
Whitney E. Watson"
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