WHITMAN — Chief Timothy Hanlon and Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak report that the Whitman Police Department has determined that a suspicious man in a vehicle at a school bus stop this morning was a driver for the ride share company Lyft who was waiting to receive a fare.
Whitman Police Investigating Suspicious Man at Bus Stop Thursday Morning
WHITMAN — Chief Timothy Hanlon and Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak report that the Whitman Police Department is investigating after receiving a report of a suspicious male attempting to talk to children at a Whitman bus stop this morning.
East Bridgewater Police Accepting Applicants for Administrative Specialist Position
EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen is pleased to announce that the East Bridgewater Police Department is currently accepting applications for a full-time Administrative Specialist position.
Honorary Dighton Firefighter 5-Year-Old Grant Medeiros Meets Bone Marrow Donor in Florida
DIGHTON — Chief Christopher Maguy is pleased to announce that Dighton Fire Department Honorary Firefighter Grant Medeiros, age 5, recently met his bone marrow donor at an event in Boca Raton, Florida.
Randolph Police Investigating Overnight Shooting
RANDOLPH — Chief William Pace reports that the Randolph Police Department is investigating a shooting overnight where a man was shot in the leg.
Plymouth Fire Department Responds After Students Scorch Outlets Performing Viral Video Trend Among Teens
PLYMOUTH — Chief G. Edward Bradley reports that the Plymouth Fire Department responded to Plymouth North High School today after two students performed a viral video trend that resulted in two electrical outlets being scorched inside of a classroom.
Weather Forecast Robocalls Disabled on Maynard’s Emergency Alert System
MAYNARD — Town Administrator Greg Johnson announces that weather forecast robocalls have been disabled on the town’s new Hyper-Reach alert system and weather alerts will now be sent manually by Maynard Emergency Management Agency.
Mansfield Public Schools Launches News Portal Website
Superintendent Teresa Murphy is pleased to announce that Mansfield Public Schools has launched a brand-new news portal website to serve as a hub for the latest updates, information and news about the district’s schools, students, faculty, events and accomplishments.
Taunton Police and Fire Departments Begin 13-Week Emergency Response Training Program Tonight
TAUNTON — Police Chief Edward Walsh and Fire Chief Timothy Bradshaw report that the Taunton Police and Fire Departments have begun a 13-week emergency response training program tonight.
CT Film Initiative to Host Second Annual Brewery Takeover Event Jan. 25
CT Film Initiative founders Danielle Scott and Christina Sciongay are pleased to announce that the film production company will be hosting its second annual “Brewed for Film” event, to raise money to support Film for Therapy next week.