Bernardston Police And Fire Departments To Hold Annual Toy Drive December 12

By Franklin County Now November 18, 2020 11:28 am

By JULIE CUNNINGHAM

(Bernardston, MA) The Bernardston Police and Fire Departments will be holding their annual toy drive December 12, but with some adjustments for COVID-19. The drive will take place between 8am and 12pm and all toys must be unwrapped. Anyone who has COVID-19 concerns may deliver toy donations from now until December 12 to the Bernardston Police Department on South Street.

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