July 23, 2019

Somerset Boil Water Advisory Lifted

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

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

Somerset Boil Water Advisory Lifted

SOMERSET — Testing has confirmed that the water in Somerset is safe to consume. The boil water advisory is now lifted. Residents are advised that they may use water for all intended purposes without boiling.

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July 23, 2019

Town of Groveland Seeks Volunteers to Fill Positions on Multiple Boards

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Town of Groveland Seeks Volunteers to Fill Positions on Multiple Boards

GROVELAND –Finance and Personnel Director Denise Dembkoski announces that the Town of Groveland is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on some of its boards and committees, including the Finance Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board.

The Finance Board has four vacancies and one alternate member vacancy. It makes recommendations on each article submitted to annual and special Town Meetings. The board meets at 5:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of each month, and adds additional meetings during budget season from February through April. The Finance Board typically does not meet in June or August, however.

The Zoning Board of Appeals has one vacancy and three alternate vacancies. The board is responsible for issuing special permits, granting variances and comprehensive permits, and hearing appeals from decisions of the Building Inspector. The board meets the first Wednesday of each month. Applicants with law or land use backgrounds are encouraged.

The Planning Board has one vacancy. Although the position is an elected post, it may be appointed by the Board of Selectmen outside of an election. The Planning Board regulates land development according to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, the Town of Groveland Zoning Bylaw and the Rules and Regulations governing the subdivision of land and laying out of ways.

“It’s essential that the Finance Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board have a full membership in order to be able to fulfill their purposes to serve the town,” Dembkoski said. “We’re encouraging any residents who have the desire to serve the community to consider applying for one of these positions.”

Additional groups seeking volunteers include the Groveland Day Committee, which organizes and plans the town’s Groveland Day celebrations; Personnel Advisory Board, which reviews and makes recommendations on the Personnel Procedures Manual, which governs non-contractual, non-union employees; the Recreation Committee, which oversees softball, basketball and other recreation activities; and Open Space and Trails, which handles open space in town. Open Space and Trails will be an integral part of the Groveland Community Trail Project as construction begins, and will be deeply involved in planning fundraising and maintaining trails.

Residents that would like to volunteer are asked to email Finance Director Denise Dembkoski at [email protected] with the board or committee of interest and a brief background about yourself.

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July 22, 2019

Bridgewater Police Cite Man Who Allegedly Caused Truck to Crash into Building

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Bridgewater Police Department
Christopher Delmonte, Chief of Police
220 Pleasant St.
Bridgewater, MA 02324

For Immediate Release

Monday, July 22, 2019

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

Bridgewater Police Cite Man Who Allegedly Caused Truck to Crash into Building

BRIDGEWATER — Chief Christopher Delmonte reports that a man has been cited after he allegedly caused a crash where a pickup truck struck the front of a liquor store on Monday.

TERRANCE KINGMAN, AGE 60, of TAUNTON was issued a citation for Following Too Closely and Failure to Use Care in Stopping. KINGMAN will be issued a summons to appear in court at a later date.

At approximately 3:45 p.m. Monday, the Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a crash at Starr Liquors, 460 Pleasant St.

Upon arrival, officers located a 2016 red GMC Canyon pickup truck that had crashed into the front wall of the store.

A 30-year-old Bridgewater man, who was inside of the store at the time of the crash, was treated at the scene and transported by ambulance to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. The victim’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Through the subsequent investigation, it was determined that the female driver of the GMC pickup truck, a 53-year-old Bridgewater woman, was travelling east on Pleasant Street when she attempted to take a right turn into the parking lot of the liquor store.

When doing so, KINGMAN, who was driving a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, allegedly struck the rear-end of the pickup truck, causing the truck to crash into the front of the building.

Neither driver was injured in the incident.

The building sustained substantial damage and is being examined by local building inspectors. The business has been temporarily closed until it can be determined if it is structurally sound.

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

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July 22, 2019

Sonja Metcalf Joins Medway Public Schools as New Assistant High School Principal

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Medway Public Schools
Armand Pires, Superintendent
45 Holliston St.
Medway, MA 02053

For Immediate Release

Monday, July 22, 2019

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

Sonja Metcalf Joins Medway Public Schools as New Assistant High School Principal

*Sonja Metcalf began her new role as assistant principal at Medway High School on Monday, July 8. (Courtesy Photo Medway Public Schools)*

MEDWAY –Superintendent Armand Pires is pleased to announce that Sonja Metcalf will serve as Medway High School’s new assistant principal.

Metcalf began her new role on Monday, July 8. For the past three years, she served as the assistant principal at North Attleboro High School. She also worked as a Spanish teacher at the middle and high school levels for 15 years at various locations including, King Philip Regional School District, Douglas Public Schools and Northbridge Public Schools. From 2001-2015, she also served as an assistant band director at Douglas Public Schools.

“I live in the area, so I’ve known for quite some time that Medway is a great community and has a strong school district,” Metcalf said. “When I saw the job posting, I was immediately interested in the opportunity to join this team. I knew that my educational philosophy was in line with the district’s core values and vision. I strongly believe in fostering strong social emotional wellness, empowering students, and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.”

This school year, Metcalf will mainly work with freshmen and sophomores at Medway High School, and will help oversee the launch of the school’s new Freshman Academy program. For the first year, educators will be grouped into two teams this fall, serving approximately 80 ninth grade students each. The teams will include English, science, math and social studies teachers, as well as a counselor and a special education teacher who will work together to monitor the academic, social, emotional and behavioral progress of each student.

“I really want to become a part of the community and add to the great teaching and learning that’s already well established here,” Metcalf said. “I think I bring a unique perspective since I have had 15 years of teaching experience at both the high school and middle school levels. I’ve taught in various educational settings as both a traditional classroom teacher and as a music director. Those experiences have provided me with a well-rounded background and perspective that I can bring to Medway High School.”

Metcalf holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a master’s degree in education from Endicott College.

“We are thrilled to welcome Sonja to our team at Medway Public Schools,” Superintendent Pires said. “She has a remarkable background as both an educator and an administrator, and I am confident her experiences will make her an invaluable resource to our school community, especially as we work to adopt new social emotional supports and programming like the Freshman Academy.”

Students, parents and guardians are invited to attend meet and greets with Metcalf on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Thursday, Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. at Medway High School. Metcalf will also be present at the Freshman Orientation events on Wednesday, August 21.

“We’re so excited to have Ms. Metcalf join the Medway High School community,” said Medway High School Principal John Murray. “She is an excellent complement to our leadership team with her student-centered outlook and her ability to support teaching and learning. We’re already off to a great start and are looking forward to our meet and greets with students and families this summer!”

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