Santa Visits Waterford Neighborhoods By Fire Truck

WATERFORD, CT — Though Santa typically travels by sleigh, he was recently spotted riding a firetruck through Waterford as part of the Cohanzie Fire Company's annual Santa Run. "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" passed through various neighborhoods Sunday and Monday night, collecting new toys, non-perishable food items and monetary donations for local families in need.

According to the fire company's website, the department has in years past held its annual toy drive at Toys 'R' Us, however they were unable to do so this year due to the store’s closure. Those looking to give were asked to meet Santa on the street in front of their homes and greet him with gifts for those less fortunate.

Anyone not home on the day Santa passes through their neighborhood can also drop off new toys, non-perishable food items or monetary donations at their local fire station.

According to the department's Facebook page, both Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Waterford Town Hall on Tuesday at 6 p.m. for the Town Tree Lighting. He will then resume his Santa Run through the Cohanzie Fire District on Wednesday, during which he will visit the following locations:

• Faulkner Drive
• Jodry Street
• Old Barry Street
• Briarwood Drive
• Huntsbrook Road
• Waterford Country School
• Douglas Lane
• Way Hill Road
• Butlertown Road
• Lakes Pond Road

For more information on the annual Santa Run, click here.

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