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Council debates strategies to curb illegal high-powered fireworks after loud July 4 complaints
Summary
Councilors and staff discussed community complaints about loud illegal fireworks, enforcement challenges, fines under state law, and education/outreach measures; police said officers responded to 12 fireworks complaints among 88 calls for service on July 4.
Councilors discussed complaints about loud, large fireworks and mortars that residents said made the July 4 period feel like a war zone. Several councilors urged stronger measures to discourage illegal mortar use, including higher fines and more aggressive enforcement. Police and fire staff told the council that enforcement is difficult because…
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