Chief James McIntyre
47 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180-2044
For Immediate Release
Friday, June 12, 2015
Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-533-9398
Email: john@jgpr.net
Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 978-769-5193
Email: jessica@jgpr.net
Photos: Stoneham Police Annual Family Fishing Derby A Rousing Success
STONEHAM — Police Chief James McIntyre is pleased to report that the 16th Annual Fishing Derby at Spot Pond was a success!
The Stoneham Police Department’s Community Policing Unit, along with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, Massachusetts Anglers Education Program and the American Legion Post 115 hosted the June 6 event.
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., attendees could learn how to fish for free in a non-competitive atmosphere. Equipment and bait were provided to those without their own supplies.
Because of the generosity of local businesses, children taking part in the derby received a free t-shirt, barbecue lunch, beverages and raffle prizes.
Over 300 people participated and 190 children got raffle tickets.
“The weather for the derby was perfect and it was great to see families come out and enjoy the day,” Chief McIntyre said. “We hope children learned a thing or two about fishing while interacting with our state and community representatives who worked hard to make the day fun for everyone.”
Stoneham Detectives John Leccese and Paul Norton first started the derby in June 1999. After Detective Leccese’s retirement, Detective Norton took over coordinating the event, and grew it into the successful program it is today. This year, Officer Ken Bowdidge took over the reins and was very happy with the success of the event.
A big thank you to this year’s donors: Stop and Shop, BJ’s Wholesale Club, J&B Butcher Shop, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Kayem Foods, New England Spring Water, G&J Towing, MacKay Construction, Russo Marine, Piantedosi Baking Company, the employees of LA Fitness Stoneham, Honey Dew Donuts, Center Beverage, Stoneham Ford, Stoneham Bank, Electrical Associates LLC, Atlantic Equipment, Melissa’s Main Street Bistro and Anthony’s Italian Specialties.
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