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Resident says neighborhood fireworks are dangerous; police to follow up
Summary
A resident reported repeated dangerous fireworks activity on North 24th Street near the Easter Seals building, including fires and arrests last year, and asked for fuller patrols around July 4; the mayor said staff will follow up with the police chief.
Paul Shaw, a resident of North 24th Street, told the commission that recurring fireworks gatherings—often attended by people who do not live in the neighborhood—have led to dangerous incidents, including last year’s fires at the Easter Seals property and a neighboring home. Shaw said arrests were made but he and neighbors remain concerned and asked for an active enforcement presence on the Fourth of July.
The mayor replied that staff had received multiple calls about the area and that the city would follow up with the police chief to address the complaint. Commissioners acknowledged that fireworks activity is widespread in some neighborhoods and said they would pursue further action.
No specific new ordinance or enforcement plan was announced at the meeting; staff said they would contact the police chief for follow up.
