Summary
The fireworks are on for September 19 with an $8,000 sponsor, but a fight broke out over the $1,665 bill for three firefighters to staff the event. The council voted 5-2 to have the Fire Department budget cover it, and some councilors want a review of the fire department's extra rules.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1,665 from the Fire Department budget — a consequence of default-budget cuts, per the town administrator.
The 1,500-3,000 Old Home Day attendees and the volunteer committee.
Fire Department budget absorbs a cost some councilors felt the event or its sponsor should pay.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Town Council - Aug 26, 2026
The fireworks are on for September 19 with an $8,000 sponsor, but a fight broke out over the $1,665 bill for three firefighters to staff the event. The council voted 5-2 to have the Fire Department budget cover it, and some councilors want a review of the fire department's extra rules.
TIF Advisory Committee - Aug 25, 2026
Fireworks are on for September 19, but a budget-cut-driven gap meant the council had to decide who pays the ~$1,665 firefighter detail — it landed on the Fire Department's own budget. Councilor Duhaime suggested reviewing the fire department's event rules for anything outdated.
Town Council - Mar 25, 2026
The community event returns Saturday, September 19 with 50 vendors, food trucks, shuttle buses and the Heritage Trolley, keeping the event free for everyone.
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