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Hiram cancels New Years Eve block party, moves fireworks to tree lighting amid sponsorship shortfall
Summary
Citing low vendor commitments, sparse event RSVPs and increasing staff and budget strain, the Hiram City Council voted to cancel the New Years Eve block party and move the fireworks display to the citys Christmas tree lighting. Council members discussed sponsorship shortfalls and alternatives for boosting attendance and funding.
The Hiram City Council voted to cancel this years New Years Eve block party and transfer the fireworks to the citys Christmas tree lighting, after an extended discussion about attendance, vendor commitments and sponsorship shortfalls.
"New Year's Eve is showing 88 interested with 8 going," Melissa, a city staff member, told the council when summarizing social media interest for the event. Council members and staff said vendor commitments were limited, sponsorship outreach started late and the event had become a strain on hotel/motel tax reserves.
Council members described multiple…
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