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Selectmen praise July 4 turnout, note fireworks and parking issues

Bellingham Selectmen · July 21, 2026
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Summary

Officials said the July 4 celebration was well attended and vendors largely sold out; they noted the fireworks display began about 10 minutes early and discussed parking and handicap/VIP space allocation.

Chair Bill and committee members debriefed the recent July 4 celebration, calling it successful and well attended. Bill said the fireworks "came on 10 minutes early" but that the event proceeded smoothly, vendors sold out and the police and fire departments provided necessary detail.

Members noted expanded parking (about 40 additional slots opened) and raised concerns about handicap and VIP parking placement near the baseball field. The committee praised volunteers and the 4th of July committee and suggested continuing improvements for next year.