Beach Fires in Maine? (Gouldsboro: renting, vacation home, food)

[Any Moose Will Do]

Renting a house on the beach near Gouldsboro, is it permissible to build a fire on the beach there? This would be a purely sit around and have a beer with friends, possible steam/cook some sort of food fire not for trash.

Thanks.

[deerislesmile]

You should ask the folks at the Gouldsboro fire department or Town Office.

Town of Gouldsboro, Maine :: Fire Department

[Any Moose Will Do]

Tried that. No response.

[deerislesmile]

Originally Posted by Any Moose Will Do

Tried that. No response.

Did you try calling the Town Office? Which, in typical Maine fashion, is in the same building as the Fire Department-lol. The site lists the Town Office hours as M-F, 8-4. Phone: (207) 963-5589. You're going to need to talk to someone who actually knows whether or not you can have a fire in that location, rather than someone on this board. I think it would put quite a damper on an relaxing evening to have all 3 of the Gouldsboro fire engines showing up at your vacation home because someone reported a fire!

[Elcarim]

You need to call the fire department. They are the only ones you're likely to get completely accurate info from about your particular location.

[Any Moose Will Do]

Actually, I emailed the town directly, which puts you in touch with the Deputy Town Clerk who was extremely helpful and responsive.

Fire permits for the town of Gouldsboro are available for free during regular business hours in the Town Office.