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Community, Police Gather At National Night Out In Bridgewater

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes camaraderie and understanding between police and the community.

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Pat Knapp and Todd Mele, giving a thumbs up,have a brief lull in serving up hamburgers and hot dogs to the crowd. (Courtesy of Thom Horvath)
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The ice cream truck proved to be a very popular place to get an ice cream on what was a hot and humid evening. (Courtesy of Thom Horvath)
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Bradley Gardens Rescue Squad was one of many rescue squads that participated in this event. (Courtesy of Thom Horvath)
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Even though displaying a fine pitching form, this member of the Martinsville Rescue Squad failed to hit the mark with his pitch. (Courtesy of Thom Horvath)
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Fire companies seen here setting up are from left to right Martinsville FC, Bradley Gardens VFC and Finderne FC. (Courtesy of Thom Horvath)

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Community members and the Bridgewater Township Police celebrated a National Night Out event on Tuesday.

The event was held at the Municipal Complex (100 Commons Way). There was free food, giveaways, tours of headquarters, music, games, face painters, a balloon artist, dunk tank, Bridgewater Fire Departments, Bridgewater EMS and more.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes camaraderie and understanding between law enforcement and the community to make our neighborhoods a safer, more caring places to live.

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