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Newton commission sets fireworks sales June 27–July 5, limits discharge to July 2–5
Summary
After public comment and input from tent operators and emergency responders, the Newton City Commission approved an ordinance setting 2025 consumer fireworks sales from June 27 through July 5 and allowing discharge July 2–5 with specific hours; the commission directed staff to return a formal ordinance for adoption at the next meeting.
The Newton City Commission voted to set consumer fireworks sales from June 27 through July 5 and to allow discharge of fireworks July 2–5 for 2025, with sales hours set broadly and discharge hours limited to later evenings.
The votes followed an extended public comment period in which residents, tent operators and non‑profit sellers urged competing outcomes. City staff said the sales window was proposed to align with the state, while some commissioners and residents pushed to limit discharge to reduce late‑night disturbances.
The item began after staff presented draft language and two related references: draft revisions to the International Fire Code (IFC) and a staff‑run community survey. City staff member Erin summarized the online survey, which drew 1,448…
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