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Residents urge stricter enforcement of illegal aerial fireworks; board asks police liaison to respond
Summary
An anonymous correspondence and public comments urged stronger enforcement of illegal aerial fireworks; the select board asked the police liaison and town attorney to review statutes and enforcement steps, and a board member noted aerial or exploding fireworks are misdemeanors.
Under correspondence, First Selectwoman Jennifer Marr read an anonymous complaint asking that the police respond to illegal aerial fireworks, citing falling ashes and lack of neighborhood recourse. Marr asked the police liaison and town attorney to follow up and review the statute.
A board member (Speaker 2) confirmed state law: "If it goes aerial or explodes, it's illegal," and said identifying culprits and enforcement are misdemeanors he would pursue. Marr said she had already discussed the matter with the police chief and instructed officers to respond to complaints more proactively.
The board encouraged residents who can provide addresses where fireworks are frequently discharged to share that information with the police to assist enforcement. The transcript records no vote or formal policy change—only a request that police and town counsel review enforcement and statutory language.
