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Newbury readies messaging and mutual‑aid for Plum Island Fourth of July crowd
Summary
Ahead of the July Fourth weekend and Newbury's 250th celebration, Chief Fischer warned of illegal fireworks, limited parking on Plum Island and increased drinking-and-driving risks; the town is seeking an electronic message board and asking the fire department to station personnel near Pit Hall.
Chief Fischer briefed the Human Resources Board on public-safety preparations for the July Fourth weekend and the town's 250th celebration on Plum Island. He emphasized fireworks are illegal on the island, parking is limited, and drinking-and-driving remain key concerns. "We're trying to come up with creative ways to have messaging," he said, noting an electronic message board is being requested through a regional resource and DPW would pick it up and return it.
Fischer said he also requested that the fire department consider stationing personnel at Pit Hall to improve visibility and response during the holiday. He asked for mutual-aid co-response if scanners detect incidents on Plum Island, so outside units may respond more quickly when needed.
Logistics for the message board remain pending; Fischer said the town is awaiting confirmation from the regional agency on pickup timing and that the device is provided at no direct cost but is allocated based on demand.
