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Council to review noise/holiday ordinance after complaints about July 4 fireworks timing
Summary
Council heard multiple complaints about fireworks timing around July 4 and agreed to review the town's noise and holiday ordinance for possible changes, rather than piecemeal edits.
Council discussed public complaints that the existing ordinance — which currently permits fireworks from July 2–5 — leaves gaps when the dates fall midweek and when individuals continue to set off fireworks after permitted hours.
A staff member observed that the current ordinance allows fireworks from the 2nd to the 5th; council members debated whether to keep those dates or to craft a holiday-based rule with discretionary allowances for council-recognized displays. Members argued that any change should be considered together with the broader noise ordinance and not as a piecemeal amendment.
Council voted to table changes and asked members to review the current noise/holiday ordinance and bring draft language to a future meeting with a comprehensive proposal.
