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Stow hosts National Night Out to connect residents with police and community partners
Summary
Stow's National Night Out drew town departments, state troopers, nonprofit partners and local businesses for equipment demonstrations, outreach booths and programs such as a co‑response mental‑health team and climate‑resilience engagement.
Stow held a National Night Out gathering that brought police, state troopers, town departments and community organizations to a central display of public‑safety equipment and outreach materials. "So this is National Police Night Out, and what it is is a national event where police departments reach out to the community," the event moderator said, explaining the evening's goal of building community‑police relationships.
The evening included a K‑9 demonstration by state troopers, a Life Flight helicopter appearance, touch‑a‑truck displays from the DPW and fire department, food and children's activities, and informational tables hosted by local nonprofits and businesses. Organizers said the event is designed both to let residents meet first responders and to spotlight local programs — from a mental‑health co‑response team to conservation and climate‑resilience outreach. Attendees ranged from town staff describing planned roadwork to nonprofit volunteers promoting upcoming community events.
