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Baldwin City council: downtown Christmas fireworks not feasible this year under current code
Summary
Officials said setbacks, occupied downtown buildings and updated fireworks-code distances mean the city cannot safely hold its customary downtown Christmas fireworks display this year; council asked staff to explore alternatives and notify the public.
Baldwin City officials concluded at a council meeting that a downtown Christmas fireworks display cannot proceed this year under current safety setbacks and ordinance restrictions.
"We're not gonna be able to have fireworks this year for Christmas," the council chair said after outlining concerns about setbacks, insurance and proximity to occupied buildings. Staff and council members detailed several factors: a downtown brewery and Palmyra Lofts…
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