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Residents urge council to curb fireworks near Weaverville Primary, cite debris and safety risks
Summary
Two residents testified that the town’s July 4 fireworks produce falling debris that risks homes, solar panels and animals, and creates fire danger near the school; they suggested alternatives such as a drone show or moving the display to a less-dense site.
At the public‑comment portion of the July 27 meeting, Laura Chase and Caroline Colburn told the council the town fireworks display creates a fire and safety risk for neighbors near Weaverville Primary School. “We have a dog who’s deathly afraid of fireworks... It’s a life health and safety issue, and there are environmental concerns,” Laura Chase said, asking the council to consider the broader impacts on homes, pets and students.
Caroline Colburn said debris and fallout littered streets and yards and can include hard fragments that she described as "concrete looking stuff" that can damage solar panels and pose health concerns. She asked the council to consider alternatives such as a drone show or moving the fireworks to the North Buncombe Field and bussing attendees from the downtown festival. Council members acknowledged the concerns and said staff would take the feedback into account when planning future events.
