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EDC discusses taking on fireworks logistics and parking; Fireworks Committee will fund banners
Summary
The council discussed a town request that the EDC take over fireworks logistics including parking; the Fireworks Committee will cover banner and bracket costs through fundraising, and Matt Henderson is preparing banner samples with sponsor logos.
Council members discussed a request from the town that the Economic Development Council take responsibility for fireworks arrangements, including managing parking for the event next year. Mark Leonard reported that the town Fireworks Committee will cover the cost of fireworks banners and banner brackets through fundraising but requires the word "fireworks" to appear on the banners; Matt Henderson has prepared sample artwork.
Susie Wallo said she will continue attending Fireworks Committee meetings to learn the fireworks process, and Larkin Stallings agreed to approach the Oak Bluffs Association (OBA) to gauge interest in facilitating fireworks parking next year. The minutes record that Matt will modify fireworks banner artwork to include sponsor logos (Summer Camp, Vineyard Wind) when provided and will design additional seasonal banner concepts.
