Chief Panebianco reported that he had discussed the Town's new fireworks regulations with staff at Salamander, noting that as a general rule the Town would prefer and feel more comfortable with less noise and more sparkle from the displays. Vice Mayor Kirk reported complaints about dogs that upset by the noise. Panebianco noted that Salamander's management clearly recognized that the fireworks would affect the horses in their own stables as well.

Panebianco recommended that notices be sent out to affected parties whenever a fireworks permit was issued.

Mayor Davis observed that the ordinance, in fact, required an applicant for such a permit to send out such notices. Town Clerk Rhonda North noted that she had already received several requests to be added to list of people to receive such notices.

Councilmember Kathy Jo Shea observed that the fireworks also affected communities around Middleburg; noting that she had already received complaints from individuals as far away as Unison.