Community collaboration event in Rochester

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(ABC 6 News) – Tuesday, members of C.E.R.T, a community engagement response team in Rochester hosted an event in hopes to get more public input and involvement.

It’s a fall festival for families with activities, food, and music. While it is meant to bring people together for a fun time, organizers hoped to spread their message of how community involvement helps reduce crime and poverty.

A number of people spoke at the gathering including the mayor and Rochester Police Captain Jeff Stilwell.

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