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The committee unanimously authorized $26,400 in payments for fireworks and a Benjamin Franklin presentation, plus remaining costs for portable restrooms and municipal personnel. It also recommended transferring approximately $4,000 in leftover funds to the Fourth of July Block Party account, subject to Town Meeting approval.
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The committee approved payment of $26,000 for fireworks and $400 for the Benjamin Franklin presentation, and authorized the chair to handle outstanding restroom and DPW, Police, and Fire personnel costs. Members raised concerns that permanent public restrooms were closed and that the event lacked dunk-tank changing facilities; the Town Manager agreed to investigate the restroom issue. The committee reported strong attendance and a successful event, while identifying possible improvements to fireworks viewing and child reunification procedures.
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