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Woonsocket council discusses drone/laser alternatives to fireworks and approves three resolutions
Summary
Councilors discussed replacing fireworks with drone or laser light shows, noting high costs, and unanimously approved three resolutions including a contract for electrical work at John R. Dionne track and an amendment to a RIDOT subrecipient agreement for Main Street improvements.
A council member raised the possibility of replacing fireworks with a drone or laser light show during the Woonsocket City Council meeting, and members voted unanimously to approve three separate resolutions later in the session.
The council discussed cost and procurement timing for an alternative light show. "Light show with either drones or lasers. Was that part of the submission? And were there any respondents? Was there any, information gathered on getting away from fireworks and going to a more, the, silent type of show?" a council member asked.
Liz Kerrig…
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