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Easton Police Investigating After Antique Cartridge Found at Middle School

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For Immediate Release

Friday, March 15, 2019

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

Easton Police Investigating After Antique Cartridge Found at Middle School

School Deemed Safe After Brief Shelter in Place

EASTON — Police Chief Gary Sullivan and Superintendent Lisha Cabral report that the Easton Police Department is investigating after a single antique ammunition cartridge was found inside of the Easton Middle School Friday morning.

At this time, there is no reason to believe that there is an active threat to the school.

Out of an abundance of caution, a shelter in place was enacted while police thoroughly searched the school with officers and a K9. Classes went on as normal, but students were not allowed to go into the hallways to ensure that they did not come in contact with the K9. The shelter in place has since been lifted and no weapons or dangerous items were located in the search.

At approximately 8:30 a.m., a school staff member found the round of ammunition – an antique, corroded .22 caliber short rimfire round – in a storage area that has limited access to both students and staff. Easton Police have confirmed that this type of round has not been manufactured in over 50 years.

The staff member immediately notified school officials, who then contacted Easton Police.

No other schools were impacted by the incident and the school day will continue on as normal.

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Easton Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire

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Easton Fire Department
Kevin Partridge, Fire Chief
413 Bay Road
South Easton, MA 02375

For Immediate Release

Friday, March 1, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Easton Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire

The Easton Fire Department extinguished a fire on Turnpike Street that is believed to have started after a space heater ignited. (Photo Courtesy Easton Fire)

EASTON — Chief Kevin Partridge reports that the Easton Fire Department extinguished a fire in a bedroom of a home on Turnpike Street.

At approximately 7 p.m., Easton Fire received a 911 call from a driver who had passed by 49 Turnpike St. and saw fire showing from a first floor window.

Easton’s Engine 2 and 4, along with Ladder 1, the West Bridgewater Fire Department and Brewster Ambulance responded to the scene, while the Stoughton Fire Department provided station coverage.

First arriving crews found smoke showing and a working fire in a rear bedroom on the first floor. The mattress and nightstand had caught fire, with flames climbing up the wall to the ceiling.

Firefighters were able to make a quick and aggressive attack, knocking down the fire within 10 minutes and preventing extension into the rest of the home.

“Crews did an excellent job quickly putting out the fire and containing damage to the one bedroom,” Chief Partridge said. “Due to their aggressive attack, there was minimal damage to the majority of the home.”

No one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

The bedroom sustained fire and water damage, with the house sustaining moderate smoke damage throughout. The American Red Cross arrived on scene and is working with the homeowners.

Firefighters cleared the scene around 8 p.m.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Easton Fire Department, however a preliminary investigation indicates that a plugged in space heater likely ignited.

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Easton Community Group Launches Fundraising Effort for Turf and Track Resurfacing at Oliver Ames High School

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Easton Public Schools
Dr. Lisha Cabral, Superintendent
50 Oliver St.
North Easton, MA 02356

For Immediate Release

Friday, Feb. 22, 2019

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

Easton Community Group Launches Fundraising Effort for Turf and Track Resurfacing at Oliver Ames High School

Friends of Easton Community Athletic Complex Seek to Raise $200,000

EASTON — Easton Public Schools Athletic Director Bill Matthews is pleased to share that the Friends of Easton Community Athletic Complex has launched a fundraising initiative to support much needed repairs to the turf field and synthetic track at Muscato Stadium at Oliver Ames High School.

The Friends of Easton Community Athletic Complex, a private nonprofit group, have set a fundraising goal of $200,000 to help support the cost of the project. In addition, a portion of the funding will be sought through an article on the warrant at the May Town Meeting.

In 2008, the Friends of Easton Community Athletic Complex generated $500,000 in private donations to support the large-scale renovation of the stadium, which included installing a new turf playing field, synthetic track and bleachers that were compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The approximately 10-year-old track and field are now nearing the end of their projected eight to 10 year lifespan and the field is estimated to have about 20,000 hours of use under its belt. While the field and track are currently safe for use, the facility has begun to deteriorate.

Due to normal wear and ultraviolet ray damage, the turf fibers are breaking down on the field, which creates a harder playing surface that can become unsafe over time. The rubberized track surface has also begun to wear down, and could require a full replacement of the track at three times the cost of resurfacing, if repairs are not made soon.

“This is really about making sure the surfaces are renewed at the right time so it doesn’t cost more money to renew them later,” said Fred Murray, the Chair of the Friends of Easton Community Athletic Complex Committee. “The turf and track are two of the most utilized recreational resources in the town, and we must do what is necessary to keep the facility safe, open, and accessible to all.”

Proposed repairs at the facility include resurfacing the track and turf field, installing additional padding for shock absorption and adding permanent posts for ball netting.

The project is estimated to cost $812,317, and the committee plans to fund the work with a combination of private fundraising, capital funds, and also Community Preservation Act funding, subject to approval at Town Meeting in May.

Those interested in donating can do so by visiting friendsofeaston.com/donate.

“The stadium facilities are a community resource,” Matthews said. “Youth groups, sports teams, the marching band and community members looking to walk or jog on the track all use this facility. Kids frequently play pick-up games on the field. It’s a wonderful asset to Easton, and the responsible next step is to execute the project so we can continue to provide a high quality venue for all those who use the facility.”

If the project is approved at Town Meeting in May, the district plans to begin construction this summer.

For more information, please visit friendsofeaston.com/.

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Easton Fire Department Extinguishes Fire at Condominium Complex

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Easton Fire Department
Kevin Partridge, Fire Chief
413 Bay Road
South Easton, MA 02375

For Immediate Release

Monday, Feb. 18, 2019

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

Easton Fire Department Extinguishes Fire at Condominium Complex

Chief Kevin Partridge reports that the Easton Fire Department extinguished a fire in the attic of a condominium complex early Monday morning.

At approximately 4:22 a.m., firefighters responded to 11 Nancy Road for a report of smoke showing in the attic of Unit 4.

Upon arrival, firefighters located heavy fire in the attic of units 4 and 5. All residents of the nine units in the building had made it out safely, along with their pets. No injuries were reported.

Capt. Evan Malone, the initial incident commander, immediately requested mutual aid from surrounding fire departments. Firefighters from the West Bridgewater, Stoughton and Sharon fire departments responded to the scene, while a crew from Brockton provided station coverage.

Firefighters had to use ladders to attack the fire from the rear of the building because a section of the roof had partially collapsed.

It took about an hour for the heavy flames to be fully knocked down. After checking for hot spots and doing overhaul, the scene was cleared at approximately 9:30 a.m.

The 12 residents of the nine units will be temporarily displaced while the building’s electricity and water service are shut off. Once the utilities are turned back on, most residents will be able to return home. However, two residents in units 4 and 5 will be displaced for a longer period of time due to fire, smoke and water damage in the units.

The initial investigation indicates that the fire had started in the attic and is not considered suspicious. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

“I want to commend Captain Malone for his leadership in the initial response to this incident and for directing our mutual aid partners at the scene,” Chief Partridge said. “The strong work by our firefighters and our colleagues from other communities prevented this fire from spreading to the nearby units and avoided what could have been a far more serious fire.”

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