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Whitman Fire Department Welcomes Three New Firefighters

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Whitman Fire Department
Timothy J. Grenno, Fire Chief
56 Temple St.
Whitman, MA 02382

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 20, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Whitman Fire Department Welcomes Three New Firefighters

From left: Firefighters Jerry Thompson, Zack Baldwin and Russell Lucas joined the Whitman Fire Department this month. (Courtesy Photo)

WHITMAN — Chief Timothy J. Grenno is pleased to announce that the Whitman Fire Department has hired three new full-time firefighters. 

Whitman natives Zack Baldwin and Russell Lucas and Hanson native Jerry Thompson — each of whom is a Whitman-Hanson Regional High School alum — joined the department this month and have begun work as paramedics. They head to the Massachusetts Fire Academy on Nov. 2 to begin their full-time firefighting careers.

Prior to joining the Whitman Fire Department, Baldwin worked as an EMT for Brewster Ambulance Service in Quincy.

Lucas has worked at South Shore Hospital in a variety of roles over the last several years, including as an emergency department technician and most recently as an EMT. During that time he also worked as a call firefighter for the Hanson Fire Department. 

Thompson also worked as a call firefighter in Hanson, in addition to his role as a groundskeeper for the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District.

“I’m incredibly excited to have Firefighters Baldwin, Lucas and Thompson join our department,” Chief Grenno said. “Each of these men has been a part of our community for their entire lives and have displayed a determination and commitment to helping others during their young careers. I have no doubt that they’ll make great contributions as full-time firefighters.”

The addition of three new full-time members represents the first expansion of the Whitman Fire Department’s staff in more than 50 years. The expansion is the direct result of the community’s approval of a Proposition 2 1/2 override at Town Meeting in May.

Whitman Fire became a full-time department in 1965, and in that time its call volume increased from just under 500 per year to more than 2,600 in 2016. The additions of Firefighters Baldwin, Lucas and Thompson will enable the department to have an additional firefighter working each shift throughout the day, improving its level of service to the town.

 

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Great Barrington Police to Conduct Junk Car and Boat Bylaw Enforcement

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Town of Great Barrington
Jennifer Tabakin, Town Manager
Town Hall
334 Main St.
Great Barrington, MA 01230

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Great Barrington Police to Conduct Junk Car and Boat Bylaw Enforcement

GREAT BARRINGTON — Chief William Walsh reports that the Great Barrington Police Department has begun its annual campaign to enforce the town’s Automobile Storage Bylaw.

The Town of Great Barrington prohibits the storage of unregistered or dilapidated cars and boats on private property, and officers will be actively enforcing the prohibition. Residents are asked to come into compliance with the bylaw within three weeks, or face a $50 penalty each day that they continue to be in violation.

Residents have several options to bring their cars or boats into compliance:

  • Properly register the vehicle
  • Screen the vehicle or boat from public view by permanent means, which can include a fence or garage.
  • Remove the vehicle or boat
  • Obtain a non-renewable permit from the police station for $25. Permits are valid for one vehicle or boat for one year.

Automobiles should be registered through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, while boats should be registered through the Massachusetts Boat and Recreation Vehicle Registration and Titling Bureau.

“Our officers will be checking all town streets to ensure that there are no ongoing violations of the bylaw,” Chief Walsh said. “Residents can avoid a potential penalty by proactively registering their vehicles, or donating unwanted ones to a worthy cause.”

There are multiple non-profit organizations that will retrieve cars or boats in exchange for a tax deduction:

  • National Kidney Foundation — 1-800-488-2277
  • Mothers Against drunk Driving — 1-800-720-6233
  • American Lung Association — 1-800-577-5864 or www.donateyourcar.com

For more information on the bylaw and enforcement efforts, contact Officer Richard Keefner at 413-528-0306.

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Photos: Gloucester Fire Department Extinguishes Garage Fire

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Gloucester Fire Department
Eric Smith, Fire Chief
8 School St.
Gloucester, MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Gloucester Fire Department Extinguishes Garage Fire

GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department extinguished a garage fire yesterday afternoon.

At approximately 1:35 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 18, Gloucester firefighters were dispatched to 6 Highland St. on a report of a shed fire. Engines 1, 2 and 4 responded to the scene. Upon arrival, crews observed flames venting from the roof of a single story detached garage and began an aggressive attack.

Firefighters determined that the flames were burning in the void space between the garage’s ceiling and underside of its roof. Crews cut a vent hole above to allow them easier access to the flames. The majority of the fire was extinguished within 11 minutes of the call. There were no injuries as a result of the fire.

Following a preliminary investigation, the Gloucester Fire Department determined that the fire was most likely caused by an electrical issue.

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*Media Advisory* Rochester to Host 10th Annual Meeting Between Local and Irish Students

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  City of Rochester
Daniel Fitzpatrick, City Manager
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

*Media Advisory*

Rochester to Host 10th Annual Meeting Between Local and Irish Students

ROCHESTER — City Manager Daniel Fitzpatrick is pleased to announce that a group of students visiting the United States from Northern Ireland will spend the day in Rochester next week, interacting with students and residents while enjoying all the city has to offer. The trip will conclude with a dinner at one of Rochester’s Irish restaurants.

WHEN:

Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 5 p.m.

WHERE:

Mel Flanagan’s Irish Pub and Cafe, 50 N. Main St., Rochester

WHO:

  • Catholic and Protestant students visiting from Northern Ireland
  • Friends Forever International
  • Rochester students
  • Local band Bradagan

WHAT:

Students from Northern Ireland are visiting New Hampshire as part of Friends Forever International’s yearlong peace-building program, which aims to ease tensions between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland. Mel Flanagan’s has hosted the group in Rochester for each of the last 10 years.

Part of the FFI program includes a two-week visit to the United States, which gives the students a chance to participate in a cultural exchange while building lasting relationships that they can maintain and build upon once they return to Belfast.

“It’s baby steps to peace, but I can see this is a pathway to an end to the conflict some day,” Mel Flanagan’s co-owner Melanie Belville said. “These kids are considered future leaders, and they’re making a huge difference over there.”

One former FFI participant is now a city councilor in Belfast, Belville added.

The evening will feature an open and informal discussion between local students and the Irish visitors, followed by a buffet and performances of Irish music by local band Bradagan.

“This is an amazing opportunity for Rochester’s residents to learn about a different culture and get to know people they may otherwise never have the chance to meet,” City Manager Daniel Fitzpatrick said. “I hope high school students especially will capitalize on this chance to broaden their horizons in a fun and engaging setting.”

The event is free and open to the public, though a $5 donation is requested of those who wish to enjoy the buffet dinner.

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