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Resident reports fireworks, flooding on Gertrude Street; council cites state law limits
3067052 · April 8, 2025
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Summary
During council comments on April 8, a council member relayed a resident—s complaint about large fireworks and flooding on Gertrude Street. Council members noted Michigan law restricts local limits on fireworks to certain days and hours and advised contacting state legislators.
A resident complaint about fireworks and flooding on Gertrude Street was raised during council comments at the Dearborn Heights City Council—s April 8 special meeting.
A council member said a resident, identified as Barb Filipowski, told the council that 45 people had gathered in her yard…
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