Massachusetts town cancels Fourth of July celebration over public safety staffing, refuses to refund donations
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May 28, 2026
A historic Massachusetts enclave has come under fire for cancelling its planned Fourth of July celebration after the residents voted to cut funding for the local police and fire departments — while town officials refuse to refund donations.
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