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Park volunteers and council discuss who will cover a $24,000 fireworks shortfall
Summary
Park board volunteers told the council they remain short of a $24,000 goal to fund July 4 fireworks and outlined contingency plans: secure remaining donations, ask the town to cover an unspecified balance if needed, or cancel the show if funds fall short.
Park volunteers told the Milan Town Council they have raised some funds for the July 4 fireworks but remain well short of the roughly $24,000 they say is now required.
"We're only at 12,600 right now," a park organizer said, adding that business fundraisers, a restaurant donation night and T-shirt sales are underway. Volunteers outlined three contingency plans: Plan A, secure all funds; Plan B, the town covers an unspecified remaining balance; Plan C, cancel the event if the shortfall cannot be closed. "If all else fails, we're not canceling it," the organizer said, noting they would shorten the show if necessary.
Council members and volunteers discussed donors the park is still waiting to hear from and suggested additional outreach. One councilor urged exploring partnerships with neighboring towns to share costs in future years. The council agreed to consider a special meeting if a shortfall remains and to work with park organizers to identify possible town support.
The park group emphasized that fireworks fundraising competes with other park priorities and said they do not want the expense to preclude long-term improvements. The next steps are continued fundraising, confirmation of pledges, and possible action by the council if a town contribution is requested.
