Council approves $10,000 contribution for August fireworks in 5-1 vote

Councilor Chris Aniskovich moved to release the budgeted $10,000 contribution toward the Dock Days/Boat Parade & Fireworks event scheduled for Aug. 29 at the Town Marina. After discussion about the process for releasing the funds, the Council voted 5 in favor and 1 opposed. The yes votes were Aniskovich, Dennis Donovan, Jeremiah Dunn, Chairman Hank Teskey and Brian Roccapriore; Carrie Allen voted no.

The minutes record that the Council debated the process for releasing the funds before holding the vote. The item moved by Aniskovich was seconded by Jeremiah Dunn and then approved 5-1. The minutes do not record any conditions attached to the release; the communication files attached to the manager's report list Dock Days and the August 29 fireworks date as an upcoming event.

Councilors and event organizers should expect follow-up in subsequent meetings about event logistics and any accounting or reporting tied to the disbursement.