Press Photo by Kathy HassickSalisbury Elementary School was the site of the 2024 Salisbury Township National Night Out Aug. 6. ABOVE: Emergency vehicles from Eastern Salisbury Fire Department, Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company and the Salisbury Township Police Department line the lane in front of Salisbury Elementary School so community residents can get a close look at each vehicle. Additional photos appear on Page A2.

Jessenia Alvarado and Brendan Santiago enjoy a wide array of free food available during the National Night Out event.

National Night Out, an annual community building campaign which aims to enhance relationships between the police department, other first responders and the residents they serve was held Aug. 6 at Salisbury Elementary School. ABOVE: Salisbury Township Police Department Officer Jay Vasilik chats with residents in the SES cafeteria.

Face painting is a popular activity available at the event. ABOVE: Elijah Obryne patiently waits for Donna Haney to paint a friendly spider on his cheek.

From left, Eleana and Adalyn Reinhard, along with parents Adam and Carolyn enjoy a tasty meal during National Night Out at Salisbury Elementary School.

Salisbury Township Police Department Chief Donald Sabo speaks with one of the many residents who, despite the heavy rainstorms, came to participate in National Night Out Aug. 6.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms did not deter residents and their families from gathering at Salisbury Elementary School to celebrate National Night Out with the township’s police, fire and emergency personnel.