To the Editor:

This is a call to action for our mayors and police departments to address an age-old problem that is getting worse, not better: the rise in the unlawful use of fireworks on our beautiful island.

Don’t get me wrong, I love a beautiful display of fireworks as much as anyone as long as they are launched in accordance with all state and local laws, which is usually done under the auspices of local municipalities and their fire departments on designated holidays.

June 22, 2023