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Village approves Merrill Hills fireworks permit for July 4; trustees discuss neighbor notification practices
Summary
The Village Board granted a fireworks permit for the July 4 display at Merrill Hills golf course and discussed notification practices for neighbors about fireworks and special events.
The Village Board on June 12 approved a fireworks permit for a July 4 display at the Legends at Merrill Hills golf course, and trustees discussed whether and how neighbors should be notified about such events.
Staff confirmed the applicant supplied the required certificate of insurance and that Merrill Hills historically holds fireworks on July 4. Some trustees said neighborhood notification concerns raised during earlier meetings applied primarily to private-event fireworks where dates were unpredictable; because the July 4 event is expected, trustees expressed less concern. The board voted to grant the permit unanimously and asked staff to follow routine notification processes for events when applicable.
The board’s action covered the single-night display; staff and trustees urged applicants to use neighborhood notification practices for nonstandard or private-event fireworks in the future.
