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Mayor Brandt praises Red, White & BOOM!; board weighs foam‑party safety, fireworks visibility and event logistics
Summary
Mayor Brandt thanked staff for the Red, White & BOOM! celebration and relayed community feedback including a parent concern about a foam‑party injury; trustees discussed fireworks visibility, private fireworks enforcement, signage for vendors and parade entertainment.
Mayor Brandt opened the Board's discussion of Red, White & BOOM! by thanking staff and volunteers and saying the Village had received positive community feedback. "Mayor Brandt thanked all involved in the success of Red, White, & BOOM! specifically Public Works, planning staff, and the Police Department." The mayor also relayed a parent's concern about a child who was hurt at the foam party and invited trustees to offer feedback on event operations.
Trustee Raizin and Trustee Grujanac led a conversation about fireworks and private displays, with Raizin noting weather limited visibility and suggesting launch height be adjusted by conditions. Trustee Grujanac said she believed private fireworks on Route 22 "were illegal," and Village Manager Burke said the Police Department had interacted with the property owners after complaints. Trustees discussed event logistics as well: Trustee Mitchell recommended clearer signage for Half Day Brewery vendors after patrons reported difficulty finding them, and Raizin suggested the balloon artist pre-make popular shapes to reduce queue times. The Board also discussed parade music and the possibility of hiring a band to enliven future processions.
