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Residents urge stronger enforcement of illegal fireworks after July 4 incidents
Summary
Residents reported illegal large fireworks in neighborhoods that caused property and animal harm and asked the council to pursue ordinances and enforcement; council members suggested referring the issue to the Public Services and Safety Committee for review of ordinances and enforcement options.
Several Neenah residents told the Common Council on June 4 they want the city to take stronger action against illegal fireworks after repeated incidents in residential neighborhoods. Wendy Shepanski, 1037 Oak Street, said an M80 explosion on July 4 last year coincided with her dog suffering a fatal heart attack; she said she recorded activity and that police response resulted only in a warning.
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