Six Reasons Why Massachusetts Should Legalize Fireworks

Fireworks have been illegal in Massachusetts since 1943.  Along with bonfires, they were outlawed during World War II to keep the night sky dark, making the prospect of German airplanes bombing American cities during the war more difficult. That never happened, but the ban has stayed in place ever since.

Fireworks have been illegal in Massachusetts since 1943.  Along with bonfires, they were outlawed during World War II to keep the night sky dark, making the prospect of German airplanes bombing American cities during the war more difficult. That never happened, but the ban has stayed in place ever since.…