With the United States poised to celebrate its 250th anniversary, celebrants from coast to coast are looking forward to their local festivities.
But in the town of Rutland, Massachusetts, those plans have been unceremoniously scrapped due to a decision announced this week by local leaders.
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As Fox News reported, the official excuse is that there just aren’t enough town employees to pull it off:
“Although the 4th of July Committee successfully raised the funds needed for the event, the celebration cannot take place without adequate public safety staffing,” a letter from the Rutland 4th of July Committee read. “Police, fire, and EMS personnel are essential to ensure the safety of attendees, manage traffic, and maintain emergency response coverage throughout the town.”
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