Three
days ago Windham Town Council met for the purpose of examining the current
issue surrounding the use of consumer fireworks. This has been a sore spot for
numerous residents since the legalization went into effect in 2012. During the
session a petition for action containing over 100 signatures was presented to
council members. Residents cited
examples of the noise by explaining, “The explosions are so loud is like being
in Afghanistan. Clearly these particular fireworks are commercial rather than
consumer grade.”
The
issue of damage from fireworks was presented by residents who stated they live
on Sebago Lake. “I have had scorch marks on my boat cover and other property
damage.”
“Noise
from fireworks is one thing, but when damage occurs this is more
disconcerting,” said town manager Tony Plante.
Additional
testimony by residents who spoke publicly was enough to convince members that
something needed to be done. The point of enforcing the current law was also
presented.
“The
majority of our calls complaining about the noise created by fireworks have
been received prior to 10 p.m, making it impossible to respond because the
current law allows usage up to that time,” said Windham Police chief Kevin Schofield.
It
was unanimously agreed that something needs to be done and at the next meeting
on October 4th steps will be taken to put something in place and
voted on at the October 25th meeting.
The
public is always invited to attend these meetings and videos can be viewed at www.windhammaine.us
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