How the police shut down one of America's best small town running races

A tale of how one of the absolute best things going in a small town and a magnet for tourism was snatched away from citizens by its own police force.

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Sources:

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-london/sailfest-celebrates-40-years-of-fun-in-new-london/

https://www.athlinks.com/event/15473/results/Event/617669/Course/942754/Results

https://www.roadracerunner.com/races/race-detail/?raceId=284439

https://www.yahoo.com/news/london-mayors-105m-budget-plan-003100408.html police budget increase

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/new-london-sailfest-2025-canceled-due-to-city-budget-constraints-organizers/3518841/

https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Sailfest-New-London-Police-Union-17285957.php

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/beloved-fireworks-display-to-go-on-as-new-london-sailfest-evolves-mayor-says/3520001/

https://www.wfsb.com/2025/03/12/new-london-sailfest-canceled-due-citys-budget-constraints/

Disco con Tutti Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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