LISBON
One of the first items the Town Council will address tonight is a first reading of a fireworks ordinance.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the town office.
The draft fireworks ordinance seeks to clearly define the sale and use of fireworks in town. It defines consumer fireworks and restricts fireworks discharge or ignition to 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on July 4, during Moxie Days, and on New Year’s Eve.
The exception is someone who has been issued a fireworks display permit by the town or state.
The draft ordinance also sets civil penalties for violations ranging from $110 for a first citation to $850 for fourth and subsequent citations.
The council will also hear a library update and discuss the Moxie Festival, banners, and boards and committees.
Three municipal board members have resigned: John Wierzbicki from the Budget Advisory Board; Zach Henderson from the Trails Commission; and Joshua Holmes from the Appeals Board. The council will consider appointing Kevin Coughlin to the Appeals Board for a term expiring June 30, 2015.
The council is scheduled to meet in executive session to discuss two personnel matters.
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