West G BOE Backs Out of Hosting America 250 Fireworks
West Geauga Schools Board of Education voted May 18 to withdraw from hosting an America250 fireworks event scheduled for July 3, ending months of discussion over the proposal and citing liability concerns.
West Geauga Schools Board of Education voted May 18 to withdraw from hosting an America250 fireworks event scheduled for July 3, ending months of discussion over the proposal and citing liability concerns. “The rub is this: it’s one of liability and what it comes down to is that even though the firework company has insurance up to a certain amount, ultimately the host will become the determining factor in terms of that,” Superintendent Nancy Benincasa said. Chester Township had committed financial support for the event, along with several local businesses, Chester Township Trustee Brandon Davis said during the meeting. Russell...
