Fireworks Debate Lights Some Patch Readers' Fuses

A proposed ordinance restricting the use of fireworks in Trenton sparked a debate among Patch readers Friday.

Friends of the Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch Facebook page commented on a recent post, which lead to the exchange of several different opinions.

Here's the new ordinance:

A person shall not ignite, discharge or use consumer fireworks, as such term is defined in State Law, except for the use of consumer fireworks on the day preceding  the day of, or the day after the following national holidays:

• New Year's Day, but not between 1 and 4 a.m.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but not between midnight and 8 a.m.
• President's Day, but not between midnight and 8 a.m.
• Memorial Day, but not between midnight and 8 a.m.
• Independence Day, but not between midnight and 8 a.m.
• Labor Day, but not between midnight and 8 a.m.
• Columbus Day, but not between midnight and 8 a.m.
• Veterans Day, but not between midnight and 8 a.m.
• Thanksgiving Day, but not between midnight and 8 a.m.
• Christmas Day, but not between midnight and 8 a.m.

Violation of the new ordinance could mean up to 30 days in jail or a $500 fine

What do you think of the proposed ordinance? Tell us in the comments!