Weekend Weather Forces Rescheduling of Norfolk County's July 14th Recovery Fest

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DEDHAM – Sheriff Patrick McDermott and the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office is disappointed to announce that, due to the forecasted continuation of the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad, rainy, damp, unfortunate spring weekend weather we are all experiencing, the office is postponing its highly-anticipated Norfolk County Recovery Fest that was scheduled for this Saturday, June 14th.

“While this decision is disappointing, we look forward to planning for another day of amazing music and family fun, supporting the local recovery community,” said Sheriff McDermott. “Given the audio, technical, and safety equipment needed for this outdoor music festival, we needed to make the decision now, due to the current forecast for rain on Saturday morning, which may now linger into Sunday.”

The Recovery Fest, featuring local music artists, entertainers, a zip line, a competitive cornhole tournament, miniature golf, and dozens of local vendors who are actively involved in the recover community, is presented by the sheriff’s office in partnership with the Hope Center and The Wey of Life Peer Recovery Center.

“We would like to thank the many incredible performers and partners who have worked with us over the past several months to plan for a day of music and hope, said NCSO Assistant Deputy Superintendent of Rehabilitative Services Matthew Sisk. “The recovery community in Norfolk County is a tight-knit group of wonderful people who do amazing work, and we look forward to celebrating with them later this year.”

The event builds off the success of the Norfolk County Sheriff’s HOPE Center in Braintree, which celebrated its first anniversary in April. The HOPE Center is a resource for formerly incarcerated individuals and members of the public who might need assistance, such as employment or substance use support, or access to food and clothing.