STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton and the Stoneham Fire Department would like to share the following information regarding the blasting on Franklin Street.
Maine Drilling and Blasting company is currently conducting blasting operations for ledge removal at the former Weiss Farm property on Franklin Street in Stoneham.
Stoneham Fire issued a blasting permit for Maine Drilling and Blasting in compliance with the Massachusetts State Fire Code.
Blasting is taking place Monday through Friday and is anticipated to take approximately one month. Two Stoneham firefighters are stationed on-scene during blasting to ensure safe operations and that the code limitations are not exceeded or violated at any time.
Additional information regarding blasting can be found at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services about blasting can be found here or on the Stoneham Fire website here.
Residents who wish to be notified before each blast should contact Maine Drilling and Blasting at 508-478-0273.
Additional questions regarding the blasting should be directed to the Stoneham Fire Prevention Office, open Monday through Friday at 25 Central Street call 781-438-0127.
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