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Coronavirus: Bedford Cancels Summer Solstice Festival
The festival was scheduled for June 27 but organizers are preparing for social distancing measures to be in place for several months.
BEDFORD, MA — Bedford decided to cancel the annual Summer Solstice Festival. The town made the announcement on Tuesday that the festival, scheduled for June 27, was canceled due to the coronavirus precautions.
The family-friendly event celebrated the start of summer in town and offered food, beer, games and music to the community. The town said the decision was made, not only with planning in mind, but in anticipation that the coronavirus health crisis may require focused attention on health and safety.
Festival organizers are bracing for a reality where social distancing measures are in place for several months.
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"We are looking forward to soon being able to organize & participate in festivals & events that celebrate togetherness, culture & community spirit," organizers said in a statement released by the town.
Bedford reported 22 positive cases of the virus in town, with five people recovered and out of quarantine. The state's coronavirus case count nears 14,000 and a death toll of 260. Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday announced a new $13 million relief fund to support nonprofits working on the economic impacts of the outbreak.
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