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Board discusses fireworks visibility and contract limits ahead of July 4 shows
Summary
Trustees discussed whether to seek a larger fireworks display for the 250th anniversary. Village Manager Burke said the village is in the final year of a five-year, $35,000-per-year contract with Johnny Rockets (totaling $175,000) that restricts effects to aerial launches from the Marriott golf course; major changes are unlikely for this year.
Trustee Kelly asked whether the village should spend more to increase the height or visual impact of the July 4 fireworks display for the 250th anniversary. Village Manager Burke said the Village is "in the final year of a five‑year, $35,000‑per‑year fireworks contract with Johnny Rockets, totaling $175,000," and that the contract requires aerial-only launches from the Marriott golf course with visibility limited by tree lines and buildings, which constrains how much more of the community can see the display.
Burke said staff and the Board had previously chosen to enhance other holiday programming (bands, free July 3 event, family activities) rather than increase fireworks spending for the current contract year, and suggested the Board revisit scope and pricing when the contract is rebid for 2027.
