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Body of Missing Hull Man Found

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

For Immediate Release

Monday, May 20, 2019

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

Body of Missing Hull Man Found

HULL — Chief John Dunn reports that the Hull Police Department located the body of a man missing since November in a wooded area off Dellawanda Road over the weekend.

The initial investigation indicates that his death is not suspicious.

On Nov. 4, a Silver Alert was issued for Michel Jean Benjamin, age 65, of Hull, after he was reported missing by his family. Hull Police did an extensive search of the area near his home, but were unable to locate him at the time.

On Sunday, May 19, at approximately 5 p.m., a boy walking a dog on Dellawanda Road located Benjamin’s body in a densely wooded area.

Benjamin’s body was taken into the custody of the State Medical Examiner’s Office, which will determine his cause of death.

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2019 Rochester Farmers Market to Feature New and Returning Vendors and Performers, Plus Themed Events and Special Visitors

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  City of Rochester
Blaine Cox, City Manager
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, May 20, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

2019 Rochester Farmers Market to Feature New and Returning Vendors and Performers, Plus Themed Events and Special Visitors

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Farmers Market is set to return for the season next month with some familiar faces, as well as some new additions as the market continues to grow in its fourth year.

This year, the market will introduce a variety of theme and special guest days in order to make the market an even more attractive destination for residents of all ages, while also offering an alternative location — the Rochester Arena — instead of its traditional space on the Rochester Common in the event of inclement weather.

Beginning June 11, the Rochester Farmers Market will again be open every Tuesday from 3-6 p.m. until Sept. 24 and organizers are actively looking for volunteers to support the market and help ensure it can operate at its best.

With the coming season, the market will feature various special events and guests, kicking off with Children’s Day on June 18, which will include storytelling with Papa Joe Gaudet, free balloons from N.H. Balloon Man, face painting by the Sparks of Hope Relay For Life team and a short free children’s yoga class by Upala Yoga. Rochester Recreation will also host a variety of child-friendly activities that day.

On Harvest Day, scheduled for the final market of the season on Sept. 24, kids will have an opportunity to take wagon rides and participate in other activities provided by Belgian Meadows Farm.

The University of New Hampshire Nutrition Connection will visit and provide a meal prep clinic featuring foods available at the market, while Frisbie Hospital will conduct free health screenings onsite. Dates for each visit will be announced later.

“One of my favorite aspects about the market is that it’s constantly growing and evolving and becoming more representative of our entire community,” market manager Vicky Poland said. “I’m looking forward to the new features this year’s market will have, plus the new and returning vendors and performers who have played such a pivotal role in the market’s success since it began.”

This year’s vendors include Naked Hot Sauces, He Be G-Bees, New England Fishmongers, Two Wrongs Make a Right Bakery, Sanborn Hope Farm, Loaf and Ladle, Potters House Bakery, Zane T Ceramics, Teatotaller, Spirit Wind Farm, McKenzies Farm, Hackleboro Orchards, Sheehan Gardens and Lou the Jeweler, Sarandipity Soap, Claire’s Kitchen, Woven City Restoration, Snow Family Farm, Studley Flower Gardens, Empty Nest Blueberries and Linda Hawkins Jewelry.

They’ll be joined by a variety of performers, including Bill Cormier, Long Journey, Taylor River Band, Taylor Marie, North River Music, Cedar Mountain Bluegrass Band, Brian Munger, Double Take, Two Days from Monday, Shades O Grass and Brock & Brown.

The Rochester Farmers Market will provide updates on weekly vendors and entertainment online on Facebook and its website.

Anyone interested in volunteering to support the Rochester Farmers Market can learn more by emailing Poland directly at [email protected].

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Andover Police Arrest Man after Attempted ATM Theft

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Andover Police Department
Chief Patrick Keefe
32 North Main St.
Andover, MA 01810

For Immediate Release

Sunday, May 19, 2019

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

Andover Police Arrest Man after Attempted ATM Theft

ANDOVER — Chief Patrick Keefe reports that the Andover Police Department arrested a man after an attempted break-in of an ATM machine.

As a result of the report of a diligent resident and a rapid police response, with K-9 assistance from several agencies, JUAN ANTONETTY MEJIAS, AGE 19, OF LOWELL was arrested and charged with:

  • Breaking and Entering with the Intent to Commit a Felony
  • Malicious Destruction of Property

Andover Police received a 911 call from a resident at 9 a.m. Sunday and received a report of a man trying to smash the Bank of America ATM located at a store at 429 Lowell St. The caller gave police a good description of the suspect and his direction of flight.

Officers responded immediately and found the ATM with significant damage, consistent with someone trying to tear the face of the machine off and break into it for the money inside.

Several area departments responded to provide mutual aid, including K-9 units from the Tewksbury and North Andover Police Departments as well as the Massachusetts State Police.

The suspect was observed running through a driveway and backyard of a residence on Lowell Street, and police gave pursuit on foot.

After evading police for a short time, officers located and arrested MEJIAS without further incident.

MEJIAS is being held pending arraignment Monday at Lawrence District Court.

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

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Chelmsford Mother Seriously Injured after Child Accidentally Puts Vehicle in Reverse

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Chelmsford Police Department
Chief James M. Spinney
2 Olde North Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

For Immediate Release

Sunday, May 19, 2019

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

Chelmsford Mother Seriously Injured after Child Accidentally Puts Vehicle in Reverse

Chelmsford Police Sgt. Jason Poor will be available to the news media at 2 p.m. at the Chelmsford Police Department training room.

CHELMSFORD — Chief James Spinney reports that the Chelmsford Police Department is investigating after a local mother was struck and dragged by her own vehicle after her child apparently put the car into reverse by accident while the mother was loading the vehicle.

Chelmsford Police and Fire responded at 10 a.m. to a house on North Road for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers found a woman suffering from traumatic injuries.

The victim, a 37-year-old Chelmsford woman who lives at that residence, was taken by ambulance to a landing zone and then transported by medical helicopter to a Boston hospital with serious injuries. The victim was conscious and able to speak to first responders, however.

The investigation thus far indicates that this incident was an accident and that the woman’s 9-year-old son accidentally shifted the car into reverse. The mother, who was standing at the open driver’s side front door, got caught inside the door and tried to dive for the brake pedal, but was pinned and then run over by the vehicle.

The vehicle continued down the driveway and crossed busy North Road, which is also Rt. 4, before it struck a rock wall opposite the house at a low rate of speed. The child was not injured.

“This appears to be a terrible accident. The mother sustained serious injuries but is expected to survive at this time,” Chief Spinney said. “Thankfully, the child was not also injured as the vehicle rolled across the busy roadway.”

The incident is under investigation by the Chelmsford Police Department.

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