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Council commits up to $5,000 toward America 250 fireworks display
Summary
Council members debated potential fireworks costs for the America 250 celebration and voted to commit up to $5,000 from town funds, contingent on additional fundraising and use of promotional funds.
A committee member proposed the town help fund fireworks for the America 250 celebration and suggested working with the airport board to stage the display. The member said the chamber and promotion fund might contribute and asked the council to commit funds; another member observed past fireworks costs could be much higher, saying "That could be as high as $10,000." The Chair then moved: "Why don't we commit up to $5,000," and members seconded and approved the motion by voice vote.
Council made the commitment contingent on additional private or organizational contributions; members discussed using promotion-fund monies and soliciting other sponsors so the town would not bear the full cost. The motion recorded was a commitment up to $5,000 rather than an immediate expenditure request for a specified contract.
