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The committee plans to hold the July 4, 2026 Semiquincentennial celebration at the Great Lawn at Bartlem Park, beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting a few hours. Members noted that Cheshire has no Town budget to support a yearlong series of events.
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Residents can expect a shorter morning celebration on July 4, 2026, centered on a reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Great Lawn at Bartlem Park. The committee is considering civic-group displays, music, picnicking, time-capsule activities, and the opening of the Norton School time capsule. A community letter and additional event details are planned for review at a future meeting.
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