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Oshkosh parks board recommends moving July 4 fireworks from Monkey Island to Ames Point
Summary
The advisory Parks Board recommended the Common Council approve relocating the city's July 4 fireworks show from Monkey Island to Ames Point, citing contractor logistics, safety and visibility. The recommendation will go to the council for final approval.
The Oshkosh Advisory Parks Board recommended on March 10 that the city forward a request to relocate the July 4 fireworks show from Monkey Island to Ames Point for final approval by the Common Council.
The recommendation was driven by logistics and public safety concerns raised by city staff and the fireworks contractor. Ray (parks staff) said the city's longtime contractor logged nearly 500 staff hours last year just to move product to and from Monkey Island and that moving the shoot site would reduce that burden.
Craig Heathe…
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