Despite delay, traditional bonfire attracts a great crowd

The town’s traditional bonfire – postponed from Thanksgiving Day because of the danger of outdoor burning in the unusually dry conditions – took place on Saturday, December 28, one month later than originally scheduled.

It was great to see so many Hullonians gathered to celebrate the community. Watch this week’s edition for more photos!

The pile of pallets used for the fire had been on the HRA land since Thanksgiving. The tradition began in the 1960s as a way to build on the community spirit of Hull High’s football rivalry with neighboring Cohasset. The first bonfires were held at the Dust Bowl playground at Pemberton and later moved to the HRA site after the land was cleared of homes and businesses in the 1970s.

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