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Burlington Police, Fire Departments To Hold Community Safety Night

The free event next week is for adults and children of all ages and aims to celebrate the community and its public safety personnel.

Community Safety Night will be at Wegmans next week.
Community Safety Night will be at Wegmans next week. (Chris Huffaker/Patch)

BURLINGTON, MA — The Burlington police and fire departments will hold a community safety night next week. The free event celebrates the community and its public safety personnel.

Find out more in the press release below from the Burlington police and fire:

Police Chief Thomas P. Browne and Fire Chief Andrew Connerty are pleased to announce that the Burlington Police and Fire Departments will once again host a community safety night in partnership with Wegmans and 3rd Ave Burlington.

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WHEN:

Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 5-7 p.m.

WHERE:

Wegmans parking garage, 53 3rd Ave.

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WHAT:

Community Safety Night is a free event for adults and children of all ages that aims to celebrate the community and its public safety personnel. Food, beverages, and music will be provided courtesy of Wegmans and 3rd Ave Burlington.

Public safety personnel from Burlington and neighboring communities will be present at the event.

"We are thrilled to be able to host the Community Safety Night again this year with the Burlington Police Department," said Chief Connerty. "We encourage all residents to attend with their families and friends, we can't wait to get together to celebrate our community."

Attendees will have the chance to get an up-close view of police cruisers, fire trucks, ambulances, and other equipment used by the town’s first responders. There will also be K-9 demonstrations.

Additionally, residents will have the opportunity to “Dunk-a-Police-Officer” in a dunk tank.

"I'd like to offer a big thank you to Wegmans and 3rd Ave Burlington for helping us put on Community Safety Night, which has become a great tradition," said Chief Browne. "We look forward to connecting with our community members and fellow public safety personnel at this fun, upbeat event!"

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