Town Votes To Cut Police Staff, Cries When It Impacts Beloved Fourth Of July Tradition

The town of Rutland, Massachusetts, recently canceled its main Fourth of July celebrations over concerns about “adequate ...
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Historic Massachusetts town scraps Independence Day parade as staffing crisis hits police and fire crews

Rutland, Massachusetts, canceled its July 4 fireworks, parade, and concert after voters rejected a tax override, leading to police/fire staffing shortages ...

Sheriff offers help to save canceled Rutland July Fourth parade

Rutland’s July Fourth parade was canceled over staffing shortages, but the Worcester County sheriff is offering help to keep ...
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No boom for your buck: historic town axes July 4, keeps cash

A historic Massachusetts town abruptly called off its traditional Fourth of July celebration, infuriatingly refusing to offer ...
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Rutland cancels 4th of July celebrations over staffing

Rutland, Massachusetts has canceled some 4th of July celebrations, and critics say it is political payback. WBZ-TV's Tammy ...

July 4th fireworks cancellation sparks intense pushback in Rutland

Rutland officials said that the rejection of a tax override forced them to cancel the annual fireworks show, parade, and concert. The post July 4th fireworks cancellation sparks intense pushback in ...