Loud booms will be heard around town, again

Last Friday evening, many residents were surprised by loud booms and fireworks. Fair warning, it will be happening again this Friday, Oct. 31.

At the town council meeting last Tuesday night, approval was given for fireworks at varsity home football games. We have to send our finalized pages out to the printer by 5 p.m. on Tuesdays prior to the council meetings, so we were unable to include the information in last week’s IR.

A social media post was made by town officials the night of the game. However, some residents were upset by the lack of prior warning and by how loud the booms were.

Historically, this is not the first time fireworks have been approved for home game celebrations, nor will it be the last.

The No. 2 seed West Bobcats will be hosting the No. 3 seed East Broncos from Burns for the first round of the 2A football playoffs on Friday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. Bobcat fans will be there cheering them on, there will be fireworks and there will be loud noises.

Plan accordingly.