Area Communities Cancel 4th of July Fireworks

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Updated: 10:25 PM Jun 30, 2009 Area Communities Cancel 4th of July Fireworks Officials say there won't be fireworks shows this July 4th in Crozet and at Lake Monticello because of a lack of funds. Posted: 5:31 PM Jun 30, 2009 Reporter: Sara Ross Email Address: Sara.ross@newsplex.com

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June 30, 2009

Fourth of July celebrations will be a bit quieter this year in some communities across the area. A lack of money means that fireworks shows will not be happening in both Crozet and Lake Monticello.

Lake Monticello and Crozet canceled their fireworks shows this year simply because they cannot afford to put them on. Crozet officials say last year the fireworks for the show cost them $6,000. And this year, their supplier said the price went up to $10,000. Officials say the price jump proved to be too much for local businesses who donate the money for the fireworks.

This is also shaping up as the last year for the McIntire Park fireworks show in Charlottesville.

Officials in Scottsville, however, say they did not have any problems raising money for their fireworks show.

"It's about normal, between $4,000 and $5,000. This will be our biggest show ever," said Tim Karr, of the Scottsville Fire Department.

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Posted by: Captain Location: Scottsville on Jul 3, 2010 at 05:05 AM

What are they doing with your money? Why not go and ask? If more people like you don't like getting ripped off then (go to their homes and , , ,) demand a change!

Posted by: Boo LMOA Location: LM on Jul 6, 2009 at 02:34 PM

Lake Monticello is a racket. They have increased the price of everything and have taken things away from their residence. Bar codes are now $40 pool fees increased as well as dues and trash/recycle pick up. No fireworks this year due to budget restrainents and they stopped cutting the grass they are responsbile for. What are they doing with our money??

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