Village of Hartland approves $25,000 fireworks contract for June 26 hometown celebration

The Village of Hartland board unanimously approved a one‑time $25,000 contract with Mystic Fireworks Inc., doing business as 5 Star Fireworks, to produce the fireworks display for the hometown celebration on June 26, 2026.

Board members and staff noted last year’s base price was $19,000 and that staff had discussed whether to increase the budget for the nation’s 250th. Sam, a village staff member coordinating the event, told the board that Tim, the fireworks vendor, suggested any incremental increase be split roughly 70% toward a finale and 30% toward the remainder of the show.

Sam said the village had secured about $33,500 in sponsorships so far and that last year’s revenues were roughly $29,000. Trustees discussed whether to treat an increase as a one‑time enhancement for the 250th and asked about deposit and rain‑date terms; staff reported a refundable deposit in the neighborhood of $4,500 (amounts to be confirmed in the contract).

After discussion about show length and a possible larger finale, a board member moved to approve the contract at $25,000 as a one‑time amount for the 250th celebration; another trustee seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The board asked staff to return at the next meeting with the vendor’s written plan and details of what the extra funds would buy, including whether more time or an expanded finale would be provided.

The fireworks are scheduled for June 26, 2026; the board noted a rain date could apply and asked staff to confirm refund and rescheduling terms in the final contract.