NAPLES — Kaboom!

Nothing says July like fireworks.  

Many summer-time festivals and annual gatherings are still cancelled because of COVID-19 restrictions. 

But, the Town of Naples has decided to forge ahead with holding its Independence Day fireworks display in 2021.

Naples Town Manager John Hawley revealed that he had signed a contract with the town’s fireworks supplier.

He explained his logic to the Naples Board of Selectmen during a meeting on March 15.

The event will take place outdoors so people can spread, can socially distance, he said. Many people might be vaccinated by the time July 4 rolls around. It’s a morale booster for the community and for some of the local businesses.   

Plus, Hawley took advantage of a bargain for the town. 

“We pre-paid and by doing so, we got $2,000 more worth of free fireworks,” he said.

- DD