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Town approves fireworks agreement, park improvements and wage increase for seasonal staff
Summary
The Town Board authorized a fireworks agreement with Young Explosives Corporation for the July 4 Highland Park event, approved bids/quotes for Glendale Park backstop and fencing, authorized recreation t-shirt bidding, and adopted a $1.25-per-hour pay increase for part-time and seasonal Parks & Recreation employees effective March 18, 2026.
The Town of Union Board on March 18 approved Parks & Recreation items including a contract authorization, facility upgrades and a wage increase for seasonal staff.
The board adopted a resolution authorizing Supervisor Robert Mack to accept and sign a Fireworks Exhibition Agreement with Young Explosives Corporation for the July 4, 2026 Highland Park Extravaganza, with a rain date of July 5, 2026. The resolution and motion were moved by Councilman David Kudgus and seconded by Councilman Joseph P. Nirchi Sr., and recorded in the minutes as adopted.
The board also adopted a resolution approving replacement of the backstop and additional fencing at Glendale Park, with two vendor quotes recorded in the minutes (Southern Tier Fence Co.: $14,500.00; Whitmore Fence Company: $21,498.85). The board authorized advertising for bids to purchase t-shirts for recreation participants and staff.
Separately, the board adopted a resolution to increase wages by $1.25 per hour for all part-time and seasonal Parks & Recreation employees, effective March 18, 2026.
The minutes record these items as adopted; the documents and contracts referenced (for example, the fireworks agreement and vendor quotes) are filed as prepared resolutions in the meeting record.
