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Arlington Police to Hold Bicycle Safety Ride

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Arlington Police Department
Julie Flaherty, Acting Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Arlington Police to Hold Bicycle Safety Ride

ARLINGTON — Acting Police Chief Julie Flaherty is pleased to announce that the Arlington Police Department will host a Bicycle Safety Day this weekend.

WHEN:

Sunday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE:

Uncle Sam Memorial Statue, 4 Mystic St.

WHAT:

The Arlington Police Department is holding a free children’s bicycle ride and obstacle course this Sunday in celebration of Ecoweek.

In honor of Earth Day, the town of Arlington held various environmentally minded events, during what they dubbed Ecoweek, to encourage sustainability this week. Bicycles do not require fuel and are a more environmentally friendly alternative to other forms of transportation like driving, riding a bus, or getting on a train.

The police department’s event this weekend aims to teach children how to enjoy bicycles as a healthy transportation alternative while practicing important safety tips and following the rules of the road.

Children ages eight to 14 will be accompanied on their bicycle ride by the Arlington Police Department’s Bicycle Unit. Police officers will ride alongside the children on the course, teaching them important lessons about bicycle safety along the way.

“Our department is looking forward to the opportunity to enjoy a bicycle ride with the community on Sunday, and passing on important safety tips and rules of the road to children,” Chief Flaherty said. “Instilling the joy of bicycle riding early is one step our town can take to encourage sustainable habits for future generations.”

Parents and guardians are also welcome to join the ride on their bicycles.

The first 60 people to sign up for the ride will be given free t-shirts. Registration for the ride is required. To sign up, residents must fill out a waiver and photo release forms, and email those documents to [email protected]arlington.ma.us. For more information, call 781-316-3943.

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Groveland Officials Remind Residents of Upcoming Town Meeting

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Groveland Officials Remind Residents of Upcoming Town Meeting

GROVELAND — Finance and Personnel Director Denise Dembkoski wishes to remind residents that Groveland’s annual Town Meeting will be held this coming Monday. 

WHEN:

Monday, April 29 at 7 p.m.

WHERE:

Dr. Elmer S. Bagnall School, 253 School St.

WHAT:

Residents will be asked to vote on 40 articles at the annual Town Meeting, including an article seeking $146.3 million in funds to build a new combined Pentucket Regional Middle-High School. 

Additional articles ask residents to vote whether to change the position of Town Clerk from an elected to an appointed post, authorize selectmen to deem permanent conservation land on eight acres of town property, and on the addition of the School Committee’s contingency plan to the Pentucket Regional School District Regional Agreement.

There are also eight community preservation articles on the warrant, seeking funding for projects like making Veasey Park Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, painting Washington Hall, phase two improvements to the Pines, recreational trail preservation, a new playground at the Pines, and the acquisition of 3.5 acres of land at 733 Salem St. rear.

The warrant also includes numerous articles pertaining to the town budget, election and ballot questions, and funding for various town departments.

To view the annual Town Meeting warrant, click here. 

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Raynham Fire Department Announces 30th Annual Youth Fishing Derby

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Raynham Fire Department
Chief James T. Januse
37 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

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

Raynham Fire Department Announces 30th Annual Youth Fishing Derby

RAYNHAM — Chief James T. Januse is pleased to share that the Raynham Fire Department will host its 30th Annual Youth Fishing Derby this May.

WHEN:

Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to noon

WHERE:

Johnson’s Pond, North Main Street, Raynham

WHO:

The derby is open to children up to age 14 and their parents, as long as they are Raynham residents

WHAT:

Each year, the Rayhnam Fire Department holds a Youth Fishing Derby at Johnson’s Pond. Registration for this year’s derby will open at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the Raynham Fire Station at 37 Orchard St.

“It’s incredible to think this is our 30th derby, and to remember the years of fun this event has brought our community,” Chief Januse said. “We encourage residents who participated in the derby as children to bring their children, and pass this fun tradition on to the next generation.”

Those who would like to participate in the derby are responsible for bringing their own fishing equipment and bait, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fishing can be done from the shore or from inside a canoe, kayak or small boat. Anyone in the water is required to wear a life jacket.

Children will be sorted into three age groups during the derby: ages six and under, seven through 10, and 11-14. Five prizes will be awarded to the children and teens in each age group who catch the largest fish.

Refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded at the fire station following the derby.

For more information, call the Raynham Fire Department at 508-824-2713.

 

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Canton Firefighters Complete Successful Active Shooter Training

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Canton Fire Department
Chief Charles E. Doody
99 Revere St.
Canton, MA 02021

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

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

Canton Firefighters Complete Successful Active Shooter Training

CANTON — Fire Chief Charles Doody reports that the Canton Fire Department participated in a successful active shooter training exercise last week.

On Thursday, April 18, approximately 30 Canton firefighters, paramedics and police officers participated in a training exercise at the Temple B’nai Tikvah on Washington Street.

The first responders worked together during several active shooter scenarios during the training.

“Based on the recent attacks in Sri Lanka, I think Police Chief Berkowitz was ahead of the curve when he suggested several months ago during the planning process that we conduct the drill in a house of worship,” Chief Doody said.

During the training, firefighters and paramedics focused on rescuing wounded victims and providing life-saving care such as applying tourniquets and quick clotting bandages. Police officers trained on making entry to a building during an armed intruder situation. They also trained to locate and eliminate an active shooter.

“Having the opportunity to practice our active shooter response skills while working alongside our town’s police officers was an incredible training opportunity,” Fire Chief Doody said. “Running through these emergency scenarios reinforces the procedures we’ve developed, and prepares us all to respond as swiftly and effectively as possible in the event of such an emergency.”

Volunteers from the Canton Emergency Response Team (CERT) participated and posed as victims during the training.

Another active shooter training session for the Canton police and fire departments is planned for this May.

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