Tuesday, January 1, 2013
The start of the new year is among the 10 national holidays on which the state permits fireworks use.
This New Year's Day may be one of the noisiest on record for Michigan, thanks to revisions in state fireworks laws approved in 2012. The start of the new year is included on the list of national holidays for which the use of these colorful explosives is permitted by state law. Under Michigan's controversial fireworks law, citizens can ignite, discharge and use consumer fireworks the day before, day of and day after a national holiday, including New Year's Day. The list of approved fireworks now includes "projectiles," such as bottle rockets and Roman Candles. The penalty for violating this ordinance is a $500 fine and/or 90 days in jail. The 10 national holidays recognized by the law include: Many state residents and city leaders — …
Friday, August 17, 2012
The city was only reimbursed $4,500 from contractor Colonial Fireworks after both scheduled dates for the 2012 4th of July fireworks show were canceled due to stormy weather.
Birmingham residents didn't get their 4th of July fireworks show this year, but the city still spent more than $12,000 on the event. According to a report from Birmingham Fire Chief Mike Metz, Birmingham spent a total of $12,588 on the 2012 fireworks show, even though both the scheduled event on July 3 and its July 5 rain date was called off because of stormy weather. Over a period of three days at the begining of July, strong storms swept the area, knocking out power for hundreds, including the clubhouse at Lincoln Hills Golf Course, the site of the traditional fireworks show. Assistant Fire Chief John Connaughton said at the time that while he doesn't think the city has ever had to completely cancel the event, conditions were too …
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Friday, July 27, 2012
He says the danger is not worth the additional revenue; what do you think?
Thousands in Michigan this summer are still upset about all the extra noise lately, a result of new laws allowing easier access to consumer-grade fireworks. West Bloomfield resident Brad Lang is among them and is soliciting support from Michigan residents to repeal the Fireworks Safety Act of 2011, which was designed to increase revenue for the state and encourage citizens to buy consumer fireworks in Michigan rather than in neighboring states. "The result has been a drastic increase in the amount and violence of private fireworks displays all over the state of Michigan, thereby endangering people, pets and property. It is not worth the additional revenue," Lang wrote in a letter to members of the Michigan civic action group, MoveOn. Lang …
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Coupled with the extreme heat, Assistant Fire Chief John Connaughton said last night's storms knocked out power to the Lincoln Hills golf course.
Birmingham's 2012 fireworks display has been officially canceled due to a combination of the heat, unpredictable weather and power outages throughout the city's southwestern neighborhoods. Assistant Fire Chief John Connaughton said the city decided to cancel the event, which traditionally takes place around the 4th of July at the Lincoln Hills Golf Course, around 4:30 p.m. after the display had been postponed once due to bad weather Tuesday evening. "We can't say that there won't be any thunderstorms and we can't get all those people in there and take a chance," Connaughton said. Connaughton said there are no storms on the radar at the moment but the extreme heat — temperatures are forecasted to approach 90 degrees Thursday — makes the …
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The city's annual fireworks show starts at dusk Thursday. Meanwhile, if you plan on shooting off your own, residents are legally allowed to shoot off fireworks Tuesday through Thursday.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Everywhere in southeast Michigan Wednesday night, fireworks, smoke and lots of pops and booms filled the air. Folks were amused and/or annoyed with the results of the new law. What did you think?
State law now allows more types of fireworks to be sold and ignited in Michigan had people reacting Wednesday night. There were far more pops and booms and sparks in the air far and wide across southeast Michigan. Some were thrilled with the spectacle. Others were miffed with the noise and smoke. What did you think? Tell us in comments or in the poll.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The fireworks have been postponed until Thursday evening.
The Birmingham fireworks display has been postponed to Thursday due to inclement weather. According to a representative from the Birmingham Fire Department, despite a day of rain and thunderstorms, the city had planned on going ahead with the annual display at the Lincoln Hills Golf Course until around 6:30 p.m. However, the show was officially canceled a short 20 minutes before the gates were scheduled to open at 7 p.m. City Manager Bob Bruner said after discussing the situation with Assistant Fire Chief John Connaughton, they decided the weather was just "too unpredictable." "We have thunderstorms popping up out of nowhere," Bruner said. "We don't want to jeopardize safety (so) we agreed postponing the fireworks was best." Birmingham was…
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The city's annual fireworks show starts at dusk Thursday. Meanwhile, if you plan on shooting off your own, residents are legally allowed to shoot off fireworks Tuesday through Thursday.
Birmingham plans on celebrating the Fourth of July with a bang this year, and the big show happens tonight. The city's fireworks display was postponed to Thursday after bad weather on Tuesday, and with hundreds from Birmingham and the surrounding area expected to attend, here's what you need to know: Will you be setting off your own fireworks this year? Make sure you stay safe doing it. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), thousands of children and teens are injured while using consumer fireworks and the risk of fireworks injury is more than twice as high for kids ages 10-14. Per an updated Birmingham city ordinance, residents are allowed to shoot off various consumer-grade fireworks — including bottle rockets and …
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A Patch photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky.
Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera. Will you be heading to Birmingham's fireworks display tonight at the Lincoln Hills Golf Course? Here is a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' red glare. Equipment needed:
Monday, July 2, 2012
Here's what you need to know about Birmingham this week.
Fireworks display Tuesday: The city's annual Fourth of July fireworks display will take place Tuesday at the Lincoln Hills Golf Course. The gates open at 7 p.m. while the fireworks begin at dusk. Firecracker Open Tuesday: If you're looking to do a bit of golfing this holiday, the city will be hosting the Firecracker Open at the Lincoln Hills and Springdale Golf Course beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday. The cost is $15 for member and $20 for guests. Principal Shopping District to meet Thursday: Birmingham's Principal Shopping District (PSD) board will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday at The Community House. Passports not accepted Monday-Tuesday: Passport applications will not be accepted or processed by the City Clerk's office Monday and Tuesday. In …
Barb Crowley
8:26 am on Friday, August 17, 2012
Let's make it a Labor Day show this year!!! more ›