4th of July Fireworks Show Fizzles Out

Efforts to bring back the 4th of July Carnival and Fireworks Show to Smith Point County Park have hit the brick wall at #1 Coraci Blvd. At a meeting that included the Montauk Merchants Association, Mastic-Shirley Chamber of Commerce, and other local civic organizations, Legislator Kate Browning was hard pressed to put forth the resolution that would bring this festival back to the community. Citing opposition from the Suffolk County Parks Department, Park Police and Suffolk County Police Department, the legislator reluctantly agreed to introduce the resolution, although the date of the festival was changed to mid to late August. However the resolution was not introduced and backers of the event were forced to find another locale. It's ashame when events showing the Mastic-Shirley community in a positive light are thwarted instead of supported by those elected to serve. Well, maybe next year we'll see a "spark" of community spirit and everyone will work together to bring positive things to our area.