Celebrating The Fourth
Maplewood traditionally goes big for the Fourth of July. This year is no different.
According to a recent Newark Star-Ledger story, towns across the state are cutting back on their fireworks because of the economy. Not so for Maplewood. But before budget-minded killjoys start griping, it’s critical to note that the fireworks don’t cost the taxpayer a dime. “We pay for the fireworks,” Maplewood Fourth of July Committee member Howard Gilman said, explaining that aside from the town paying for the work of police, fire and other town workers and covering insurance and administrative costs, most of the cost of the Fourth of July celebration is covered by the $10 entrance fee paid by the approximately 3000 annual participants in the celebration.* The money doesn’t just do into bangs in the sky, though. The Township’s July …
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