Grafton welcomes the return of National Night Out

August 3, 2022 lordpaluzzi

The last time the Grafton Police and Fire departments threw a block party for the town, it was 2019 — before the start of the decade, a time when COVID-19 didn’t exist, Grafton High School wasn’t infested with Gators, and the town employed completely different leaders in the fire department and Municipal Center.

Residents were delighted to welcome back National Night Out on Tuesday, joining more than 15,000 police departments around the country in an annual celebration of community policing. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, with Grafton joining the fold in 2005.

National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Grafton firefighters answered questions about the town’s on-call fire department, hoping to recruit more volunteers.
The wall of unusual weapons confiscated by Grafton Police is always a curiosity.
Town Administrator Evan Brassard was joined by his family at National Night Out.
The Grafton Fire Department’s Tower One and a dancing inflatable police officer set the scene for National Night Out.
Children played a racing game at National Night Out.
Children were able to climb on public safety vehicles to their heart’s content at National Nigh Out.
A National Night Out participant takes a break with her dog and an American flag.
GCTV had a prime viewing spot for National Night Out, since the event was held on its doorstep.
Children were able to climb on public safety vehicles to their heart’s content at National Nigh Out.
Grafton Library Director Beth Schreiber gave away books at National Night Out.
Grafton Children’s Librarian Heidi Fowler was a fungi for National Night Out.
The American Flag waved high above National Night Out from Tower One.
Children were able to climb on public safety vehicles to their heart’s content at National Nigh Out.
The flags were flying at National Night Out.
Ever wonder what a police officer’s “office” — a cruiser — looks like?
Children were able to climb on public safety vehicles to their heart’s content at National Nigh Out.