About Benjamin Paulin

Benjamin Paulin is JGPR's Account Manager for Southern New England. Based in our Braintree, Massachusetts office, Ben oversees Rhode Island, Connecticut, and southeastern Massachusetts, including Norfolk, Plymouth, Bristol, Dukes, and Barnstable Counties.

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Easton Educators to Attend Conference on Substance Use Prevention in Montana

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Easton Public Schools
Dr. Lisha Cabral, Superintendent
50 Oliver St.
North Easton, MA 02356

For Immediate Release

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Easton Educators to Attend Conference on Substance Use Prevention in Montana

EASTON – Superintendent Lisha Cabral is pleased to share that Oliver Ames High School Principal Wes Paul and health teacher Justin Tienhaara will attend the Montana Summer Institute conference next week.

The conference will be held from June 24-28 in Big Sky, Montana. The Montana Summer Institute invites public health professionals, teachers, administrators and others from across the nation to learn how to build healthy, resilient communities by focusing on the positive and celebrating healthy behaviors.

The conference and trip is part of a partnership between Easton Public Schools and Easton Wings of Hope to prevent youth substance use. Easton Wings of Hope is a community coalition that strives to help guide Easton’s youth toward making healthy choices that are recognized, valued and accessible to all. Its mission is to prevent youth substance use through education, awareness and policy change.

The trip is part of Easton Wings of Hope’s first positive community norms campaign. By focusing on positive community norms, Wings of Hope and Easton Public Schools will work together to help Easton’s youth choose to be healthy and substance-free.

Superintendent Cabral would like to thank the Wings of Hope coalition for funding the trip and entry to the conference.

Recognizing positive community norms is an approach used by Dr. Jeff Linkenbach, of the Montana Institute. The approach is used to transform public health by emphasizing the healthy behaviors that are already present in a community. This is achieved by addressing misconceptions and stigmas surrounding unhealthy behaviors, such as youth substance use.

“I am hoping that this conference will provide educators with a variety ways that we can further celebrate and reinforce the good that we have in our community and school system,” Principal Paul said. “We want to empower our students to have a strong influence on one another when it comes to the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle with positive life choices.”

To learn more about Easton Wings of Hope, visit www.eastonwingsofhope.org. For more information on the Montana Summer Institute, visit www.montanainstitute.com.

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Marion Town Administrator Provides Update on Shellfishing at Aucoot Cove

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Town of Marion
Town Administrator James McGrail
2 Spring St.
Marion, MA 02738

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Marion Town Administrator Provides Update on Shellfishing at Aucoot Cove

Swimming in the Cove Has Not Been Impacted

MARION — Town Administrator James McGrail would like to provide residents with an update on the status of shellfishing in Aucoot Cove.

On Friday, June 14, an employee of the Marion Waste Water Treatment Plant notified the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that a water quality test at the plant revealed an isolated sample that indicated a temporary exceedance of the bacteria standard for its effluent.

The water sample had been taken at the plant, which tests water that flows into Aucoot Cove, and town officials followed state guidelines to immediately close shellfishing in the cove. It should be noted that swimming in the cove was never impacted at any time and the cove currently remains safe for swimmers. In addition, no other shellfishing sites in Marion were affected.

Following an investigation into what caused the issue, it was discovered that a filter that is part of the treatment process had become clogged. The filter has since been replaced and the issue has been resolved and is not anticipated to recur.

Out of an abundance of caution, the DEP has ordered that shellfishing at Aucoot Cove remain closed for the next two weeks. At that time, the water will be tested again by state officials and if no contaminant is present, shellfishing will be able to resume.

Notification will be made once shellfishing resumes at Aucoot Cove.

“I want to thank our residents and those who utilize Aucoot Cove in advance for their patience and understanding as we have been working diligently to resolve this issue,” Town Administrator McGrail said. “Residents should know that the problem that caused this issue has been resolved and thankfully we were made aware of the situation by our routine testing of the water quality at the treatment plant.”

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Hull Police Charge Woman with Larceny

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Hull Police Department
Chief John Dunn
1 School Street
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Hull Police Charge Woman with Larceny

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department has filed a criminal complaint against a resident who is also a town employee.

A criminal complaint was filed on May 30 against SANDI GRAUDS-WEINIER, AGE 67, OF HULL, charging her with Larceny Over $250 from a Person Over Age 60 or Disabled.

GRAUDS-WEINIER was issued a summons to appear for arraignment, scheduled for June 27, at Hingham District Court.

GRAUDS-WEINIER, who is the Director of Community Outreach and Family Support for the Town of Hull, has been placed on administrative leave by the Town of Hull pending the outcome of the case and the town’s own internal investigation.

The Hull Police Department investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional details will be released at arraignment.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Limited Tickets Still Available for Fundraising Event for Somerset Police Sgt. Adam DaRosa

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Somerset Police Department
Chief George M. McNeil
465 County St.,
Somerset, MA 02726

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Limited Tickets Still Available for Fundraising Event for Somerset Police Sgt. Adam DaRosa

Proceeds to Benefit the Family of Sgt. DaRosa

SOMERSET — Chief George McNeil announces that there are a limited number of tickets still available for those who would like to attend a fundraiser event tomorrow night to help benefit the family Somerset Police Sgt. Adam DaRosa, who recently found out he was cancer free.

WHEN:

Thursday, June 20, from 6-10 p.m.

WHERE:

Venus de Milo, 75 Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Highway (Route 6), Swansea

WHO:

The Somerset Police Department is hosting a fundraising event to benefit Sgt. Adam DaRosa, who was recently declared to be cancer free and will be returning to full-time duty in the coming months. The funds raised at the event will help to offset his family’s living expenses while he was unable to work.

WHAT:

There are currently about 15 tickets left to attend the event. So far, approximately 250 tickets have been sold.

Tickets are $20 apiece and must be picked up at the Somerset Police station, 465 County St., prior to the event. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets can be purchased with cash or a check made payable to “DaRosa Family Fundraiser.” Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by visiting the police station.

The event is open to families and people of all ages. There will be a cornhole tournament, a DJ, live music, a cash bar and food and refreshments will be served.

There will also be prizes for the winners of the cornhole tournament and about 30 raffle prizes that were donated by local businesses.

Some of the raffle prizes include a weekend getaway to New Hampshire, a golf outing to one of four local golf courses, Celtics tickets, Red Sox tickets and several gift baskets with various items.

Sgt. DaRosa is a 15-year veteran of the Somerset Police Department. He found out late last month that he was cancer free after battling stage 3 testicular cancer. Last week, on Wednesday, June 12, DaRosa was promoted to the rank of sergeant by the Somerset Board of Selectmen, following Chief McNeil’s recommendation.

“We have been amazed at the outpouring of support by the Somerset community and beyond for the DaRosa family,” Chief McNeil said. “Sgt. DaRosa truly exemplifies what it means to be a member of the Somerset Police Department and we hope that Thursday’s event will be a fun night of celebration for him and his family.”

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