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Crewe OKs Fourth of July fireworks with airport promotion funds and chamber fundraising
Summary
Council approved a July fireworks event with total cost listed as $18,600; the Virginia Department of Aviation will reimburse roughly $7,000 and the Blackstone Chamber will fundraise the remaining balance after council-authorized contributions.
Council approved a plan for a Fourth of July fireworks event after staff reported that the Virginia Department of Aviation provides airport promotion funding for small airports, reimbursing up to $10,000 and covering roughly 67% of the costs for Crewe's small airport.
Staff said the total fireworks cost is $18,600: $7,000 will come from aviation promotion funding, council had already authorized up to $5,000, and the Blackstone Chamber agreed to raise the remaining roughly $6,600 through parking fees, vendor fees and sponsorships. The manager outlined a draft event program with transportation-themed activities, a Touch-a‑Truck/Touch-a‑Vehicle area and a fireworks show scheduled for July 1 or July 2.
A motion to approve the July 4th event plan and authorize the town manager to take reasonable steps to execute it passed by voice vote. Staff will continue planning and finalize logistics with the Blackstone Chamber and reimbursement paperwork for the aviation funding.
