Lower Paxton Township officials are looking for input from residents on whether its annual July 4th fireworks display should be held next year.

The township has a six-question survey on its website, asking residents for their name and age, whether a fireworks display should be held next year, whether the operational expense of $22,500 to $25,000 is acceptable, and if the potential safety risks are significant enough that it should be canceled. The survey also asks participants to choose the location where they think the event should be held.

The survey comes after three consecutive years of arrests at the event, as well as the withdrawal of financial support from the Linglestown Fire Company .

“As we look at increased cost and ongoing public safety concerns, the Supervisors felt ou

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