Supervisors pass new burn ordinance

A new controlled burn ordinance passed by the board of supervisors on Monday hopes to limit the amount of grass fires that plagued rural Franklin County this spring.
     The ordinance establishes provisions and procedures for burning things like grass, brush and other overgrowth. Multiple controlled burns got out of hand this spring, which prompted the supervisors to investigate new regulations to reduce problems and save local firefighting resources.
     The ordinance establishes penalties for individuals that violate the rules.
     “I spoke with some firefighters, and they’re saddened that we have to even go this route,” said Supervisor Corey Eberling. “They really wish people would use more common sense.”
    Read the full article in the June 3 edition of the Hampton Chronicle.