Free Fireworks Coming for New Year's Gaffe

As a gesture of goodwill, Hampton Beach won't have to pay for its next two New Year's Eve fireworks displays as part of a new, three-year agreement with RS Fireworks, according to the Hampton Union.

The 2012 New Year's Eve fireworks were delayed by roughly 1 1/2 hours because the RS Fireworks truck delivering the fireworks got stuck in state-accreted sand while trying to drive onto the beach.

A representative of RS Fireworks told the Hampton Union that the tow truck called on Dec. 31 to remove the "sunk" vehicle also got stuck, as did a second tow truck when it attempted to haul out the first tow truck. RS Fireworks reportedly told Hampton Union the company "absolutely love[s]" serving Hampton Beach, and the new contract will allow the company to provide 10 percent more product during the shows because they will be able to order more fireworks up front.