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Board grants noise exemption for North Central Industries fireworks demonstration; neighbors ask for better notice

5461842 · May 7, 2025
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The board approved a noise-exemption for a May 10 fireworks demonstration at North Central Industries. Neighbors said the testing and mortar-style effects have rattled windows at prior events; the firm promised notification and the city's communications director said approved events are posted on city channels when received.

The Muncie Board of Public Works and Safety granted a noise exemption for May 10 to North Central Industries for a customer fireworks demonstration, and heard neighbors request better advance notice after some residents said prior events rattled windows.

Richard Shields, president of North Central Industries, described the event as a customer demonstration in which staff will explain and then fire product samples at dusk,…

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