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Resident urges Middletown to tighten fireworks rules, citing distressed animals and late-night blasts
Town of Middletown Town Council · April 7, 2026
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Summary
At public forum resident Barry McGough asked the council to limit types and hours for consumer fireworks, citing horse and dog distress and urging time limits (e.g., end by 9:30–10 p.m.) or municipal opt-outs where permissible.
During the public forum Barry McGough (speaker 7) of Middletown urged the council to treat late-night, high-explosive fireworks as a serious local problem. McGough, who lives near equestrian facilities, described horses and dogs frightened by recent…
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