Township secures $36,000 commitment for 250th fireworks, picks 'Uncle Sam Special' finale

Feb 12, 2026

Upper Mount Bethel's Parks/Recreation Board reported a $36,000 commitment for the township's 250th July 4 fireworks (two $18,000 donations) and discussed drone-show and add-on options; board selected the 'Uncle Sam Special' 5-inch shell finale.

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Chair Stavros Barbounis said the township has a $36,000 commitment for the 250th July 4 fireworks—an $18,000 donation from Custom Laminating/Lamtec and an $18,000 personal donation—and the board reviewed drone-show options priced from $15,000 to $32,000. The board decided on the "Uncle Sam Special," 5-inch shells and discussed additional finale options.

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