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Massachusetts Town Cancels Most Fourth of July Events Over Staffing Shortage
The Town of Rutland announced it will not hold most events planned for the nation's 250th anniversary. Officials cited insufficient public safety staffing and said donations collected for the celebration will not be refunded.
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The Town of Rutland announced this week that it had scrapped the majority of its festivities for the nation's 250th birthday, including the annual fireworks display. Town officials stated that public safety staffing levels are too low to support the planned events. They did not identify any specific personnel shortages or name the departments affected.
The town also confirmed that money raised from residents and businesses for the celebration will not be returned. No dollar amount for the donations was provided in the announcement. Officials did not say whether smaller or private events would proceed on July 4 or whether any alternative programming is under consideration.
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