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Methuen Residents Invited to Attend Methuen Day, Police and Fire Open Houses on Saturday

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For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019

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

Methuen Residents Invited to Attend Methuen Day, Police and Fire Open Houses on Saturday

METHUEN — Mayor James Jajuga, Police Chief Joseph Solomon and Fire Chief Tim Sheehy are inviting residents to attend a series of city events and open houses on Saturday, Oct. 5.

All events are family friendly and free to attend.

Methuen Police Department Open House

The Methuen Police Department Open House will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 90 Hampshire Street.

Residents are invited to come out to see police equipment and meet some of Methuen’s police officers.

Police vehicles will be on display including patrol vehicles, motorcycles, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), a public safety boat and personal watercraft.

Residents will be able to enjoy many activities, including:

  • Department Tours
  • Drone Demonstrations (NEW)
  • K9 Demonstrations
  • S.W.A.T. equipment
  • Meet “Chase” from Paw Patrol
  • MPD “Selfie” Station

Methuen Police will also be giving out free child ID kits to families.

Attendees will also be able to meet representatives from P.A.A.R.I. (Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative) and advocates from Methuen Police Department C.A.R.E.S. (Community Addiction Resource Engagement Services).

“We hope to see a lot of residents come out to meet our officers and see our our equipment and demonstrations,” Chief Solomon said. “This is a great event for us to interact with the community and show them some of what we do.”

Free popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Attendees are invited to share their photos from the event on social media using the hashtag #MPDOpenHouse.

Methuen Day

Methuen Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Methuen.

The event will feature historical tours, a scavenger hunt, local talent performances, demonstrations and interactive activities. Residents will be able to learn about Methuen’s local organizations, businesses and civic groups.

There will be outdoor seating, vendor tents and refreshments available for attendees. Welcoming remarks will be delivered at the start of the event.

“Methuen Day is a great day for our community to come together and celebrate our City and all it has to offer,” Mayor Jajuga said.

Methuen Day is hosted by the city’s Economic Development Committee in partnership with several city departments.

Fire Prevention Week Open House

The Methuen Fire Department Open House will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 24 Lowell Street.

Residents are invited to come out to see fire equipment and demonstrations, learn important safety tips and meet some of Methuen’s firefighters.

Attendees will enjoy station tours and vehicle and equipment demos. There will be several Jaws of Life demonstrations in the rear parking lot and a fire safety trailer provided by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.

Fire safety videos will be played throughout the day and children will learn about fire safety in the home and what to do in an emergency. There will also be appearances by the fire dog characters Sparky and Marshal and plenty of photo opportunities with fire department props. Kids will receive a balloon, goody bag and helmet.

“We enjoy hosting our open house every year and we’re very much looking forward to this year’s event,” Chief Sheehy said. “Families and residents are able to enjoy fun activities and learn some safety tips at the same time.”

Pizza will be provided by Bada Bing.

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Methuen Police Arrest Man Who Made Bomb Threat At Area Hospital

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 19, 2017

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

Methuen Police Arrest Man Who Made Bomb Threat At Area Hospital

METHUEN — Mayor Stephen Zanni and Chief Joseph Solomon report that a man was arrested early Monday for making a bomb threat at Holy Family Hospital. 

JAMES TIRADO, 41, of LAWRENCE was arrested and charged with:

  • Communicating a Bomb Scare
  • Possession of a Class E Substance

At 1:08 a.m., the Methuen Police and Fire Departments responded to the emergency room lobby at Holy Family Hospital, 70 East St., after TIRADO approached a hospital employee and claimed to have a bomb vest.

Upon arrival, officers located TIRADO in the parking lot and found two backpacks and a small suitcase in the area outside the emergency room entrance. As a result of the bags’ placement and TIRADO’s statement, the Methuen Police Explosives Detection K-9 and the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Unit responded and determined that none of the bags contained explosives.

“This was a great example of collaboration between law enforcement agencies,” Mayor Zanni said. “I commend everyone involved for their determined efforts to keep everyone safe.”

“I am proud of the swift and professional work by our officers to bring this situation to a peaceful end,” Chief Solomon said. “We take these threats very seriously, and want to reassure everyone that the hospital is safe and that there is no threat to the community.”

Upon searching TIRADO, officers located multiple doses of prescription drugs Gabapentin and Burpropion.

The emergency room was secured during the incident and patients were temporarily routed to other hospital entrances.

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

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City of Methuen and Methuen Police Youth Basketball Program Holds Annual Block Party

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Friday, Sept. 23, 2016

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

City of Methuen and Methuen Police Youth Basketball Program Holds Annual Block Party

basketballMETHUEN — Mayor Stephen N. Zanni and Chief Joseph Solomon are pleased to announce that the Methuen Police Youth Basketball Program held its annual end of season block party earlier this month.

The party was held at the Tenney Street Park on Saturday, Sept. 10. All players received a trophy and lunch, which was purchased at Wendy’s at a discounted price. School Resource Officer David Gardner donated drinks for the event.

Every year, the City of Methuen and the Methuen Police Department partner with Linda Soucy from the Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. (MAN, Inc.) to organize a youth basketball program, which provides fun and safe activities for children in the neighborhood during the summer.

“This program is important to the kids of our community, as it provides a safe and fun environment for them when they are out of school for the summer,” Chief Solomon said. “We are proud of the work that goes into this program every year and the positive impact we can have on these children.”

The youth basketball program has been around for the last 20 years, and Officer Gardner has run the program for the past 12. This year, approximately 100 boys and girls, ranging from ages eight to 18, participated in the program.

Officer Gardner and other Methuen Police officers organized and refereed the basketball games, which were held every Thursday evening from July to September at the Tenney Street basketball court.

The $1,600 needed to run the league was donated by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lawrence, which has donated money to run the program for the last nine years. The money is used for t-shirts, trophies and the year-end block party for the players.

“I would like to thank all of those who help to make this program possible every year,” Mayor Zanni said. “It is programs like these that make a positive influence on our youth and provide them with safe activities to enjoy their summer.”

Mayor Zanni and the Methuen Police Department would like to offer a special thanks to Linda Soucy of MAN, Inc., the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lawrence, Roger Blanchette of Q-Tees and Wendy’s Restaurant.

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Methuen to Conduct Citywide Spraying for Mosquitoes

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Methuen Health Department
41 Pleasant Street
Searles Building, 2nd Floor
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Monday, July 25, 2016

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

Methuen to Conduct Citywide Spraying for Mosquitoes

METHUEN — The City of Methuen announces that it will be conducting a citywide spraying for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 27 beginning at 9:00 p.m. in an effort to reduce the number of mosquitoes in the area.

Recent weather conditions have been ideal for mosquito growth. The spraying will begin on the borders of Methuen and continue into the center of the City.

As a precautionary measure, residents and their pets should remain inside during this controlled operation. Close your windows if you live near the road and shut off ground or street level air conditioners. In the event of excessive wind or inclement weather, spraying will not be conducted.

The application will be made using truck-mounted ultra-low volume equipment that dispenses a very fine mist of the pesticides Duet or Zenivex. Duet is a d-phenothrin/prallethrin and piperonyl butoxide based pesticide product that is used to control mosquitoes in outdoor residential and recreational areas. Zenivex contains a pesticide called Etofenprox, a member of the category of pesticides called non-ester pyrethroids and is considered a reduced risk pesticide by USEPA.

For more information, please visit the City’s website www.cityofmethuen.net or call the Methuen Health Department at 978-983-8655.

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