Officials in the town of Hope want to more closely supervise what activities are allowed on the Hope Town Square — at least without the prior approval of the Town Council.

The town council gave its first approval to a measure this week that would require the council’s authorization before users of the square could engage in some activities at events. Among the limitations, the town would require people to seek approval for the use of alcoholic beverages, fires, climbing walls or bounce houses., trampolines, petting zoos and pony rides, fireworks and archery.

Council members asked the town attorney to add firearms to the list before the ordinance returns for consideration of second and final approval next month.