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Resident Donates $10,000 to Stoneham Fire Department

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Stoneham Fire Department
Chief Matthew Grafton
25 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180-2044

For Immediate Release

Friday, Sept. 7, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-533-9398
Email: [email protected]

Resident Donates $10,000 to Stoneham Fire Department

Stoneham resident Katie Tuscano, front center, presented the Stoneham Fire Department with a $10,000 donation. Members of Group 2 and Fire Chief Matthew Grafton, back center, accepted the donation yesterday at the fire station. (Courtesy Photo Stoneham Fire)

STONEHAM – Chief Matthew Grafton would like extend a sincere thank you to resident Katie Tuscano, who made a $10,000 donation to the Stoneham Fire Department yesterday.

On Thursday, Sept. 6, Tuscano met with Chief Grafton and members of Group 2 to present a $10,000 check to the department.

“On behalf of the entire department we want to thank Katie for this extremely generous donation,” Chief Grafton said. “Her contribution to Stoneham Fire will allow us to purchase new equipment that will assist us in saving more lives.”

Tuscano, who was in a life-altering car crash, has donated to Stoneham Fire for the last three years. She previously gifted the department with $5,000 in 2016 and 2017.

“I really appreciate the work Stoneham firefighters and police do on a daily basis and this is just my way of showing thanks,” Tuscano said. “They are assets to this town and I’m happy to show my support year after year.”

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Great Barrington Fire Department Responds to Chemical Spill at High School

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Great Barrington Fire Department
Chief Charles Burger
37 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

For Immediate Release

Friday, Aug. 24, 2018

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

Great Barrington Fire Department Responds to Chemical Spill at High School

GREAT BARRINGTON — Chief Charles Burger reports that the Great Barrington Fire Department responded to Monument Mountain Regional High School yesterday evening following a chemical spill.

Just after 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, the Great Barrington Fire Department responded to the high school, 600 Stockbridge Road, after a chemical spill was reported in one of the science labs.

Upon arrival, firefighters learned that approximately two liters of ammonium hydroxide, a solution that in high concentrations can aggravate the nose, throat and respiratory tract, was knocked over by a female teacher who was working in the lab.

The state Hazardous Materials Emergency Response team was called for assistance, and crews worked together to neutralize the solution and ventilate the building. Atmospheric and surface testing came back safe, and occupants were allowed to reenter the building. An environmental cleanup company will finish the remediation prior to the start of school next week.

At the time of the spill, only few people were in the building and were immediately evacuated. The female teacher was exposed to the chemical solution. She was evaluated on scene by Southern Berkshire Ambulance and declined further medical treatment.

“Thankfully this was a very minor incident,” Chief Burger said. “We want to assure students, parents, faculty and community members that there is no health threat and the building is safe to occupy.”

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Canton Fire Department Advisory: Severe Weather Possible

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

For Immediate Release

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-752-9877
Email: [email protected]

Canton Fire Department Advisory: Severe Weather Possible Saturday Night into Sunday

CANTON —  Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Charles Doody has been briefed by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency concerning the possibility of strong to severe storms and torrential rain in the region this weekend.

“While we are used to severe weather here in New England — summer or winter — you can never be too prepared for a storm,” Chief Doody said. “I urge our residents to read the warnings and study the valuable safety tips below. As always, it pays to watch the weather forecasts and adjust plans accordingly.”

From late Saturday through Sunday, the primary concerns are for flash flooding, damaging winds, and dangerous lightning, and the ever-present chance that a rogue severe storm can produce a tornado.

From the National Weather Service in Norton

An unusually strong coastal low pressure system for mid-summer will impact southern New England late tonight into Sunday with torrential downpours that may result in localized flash flooding, especially in urban areas with the greatest risk across Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts.

In addition, a few strong to perhaps severe thunderstorms may impact the region during this time with the greatest risk across Connecticut, Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts. A few of these storms may produce damaging winds resulting in tree damage and possible isolated power outages. Given the setup a brief isolated tornado cannot be ruled out either.

Flash flooding and severe thunderstorms typically offer low predictability and this is certainly the case with this evolving weather system.  Therefore it’s very important to follow the latest weather updates.

The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) at MEMA Headquarters in Framingham is monitoring the situation.

Preparedness and Safety Information

Thunderstorm and Lightning Safety Tips: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/thunderstorm-and-lightning-safety-tips

Tornado Safety Tips: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/tornado-safety-tips

Flood Safety Tips: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/flood-safety-tips

Sign up for Alerts

Chief Doody urges those who live or work in Canton to sign up for the town’s emergency alert system now that hurricane season is officially underway. Canton’s Emergency Alert Program is the official emergency notification system used by the town to communicate with residents and business owners during a broad range of emergencies. You can sign up for the alerts by clicking here. Anyone with questions or concerns can call the Canton Fire Department anytime at 781-821-5095.

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Stoneham Fire Department Dive Team Conducts Training to Assist MWRA

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Stoneham Fire Department
Chief Matthew Grafton
25 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180-2044

For Immediate Release

Friday, July 20, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-533-9398
Email: [email protected]

Stoneham Fire Department Dive Team Conducts Training to Assist MWRA

Members Look for Old Pipe Connecting Spot Pond and Dark Hollow Pond

STONEHAM – Chief Matthew Grafton is pleased to announce that three members of the Stoneham Fire Department dive team participated in a training session with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority at Spot Pond yesterday.

Stoneham’s dive team has been in existence since the early 1980s and consists of 10 members from the fire and police departments — each bringing a unique set of skills and expertise to the group. The team provides mutual aid to surrounding communities, most recently responding to Breakheart Reservation in Saugus for a drowning on July 4.

Paul DiLuca from the MWRA and Department of Conservation and Recreation Park Ranger Bill McBrine led Firefighters Mike Labriola and Dave Eastman and Stoneham Police Sgt. Dave Thistle through the training, which focused on locating a pipe from 1900 that connects Spot Pond to Dark Hollow Pond. MRWA officials were looking to verify the pipe’s existence and determine its condition.

The dive team hit the water at 12 p.m. on July 19, searching the cove alongside Interstate 93 for the pipe. By 3:30 p.m., the team had exited the water with a small, broken pipe. MWRA officials will need to analyze the pipe to determine if it matches their records.

“Yesterday’s training was a great opportunity for the Stoneham Fire Department dive team to not only refine their skills, but collaborate with DCR and the MWRA on an important project,” Chief Grafton said. “It is important for the Stoneham Fire Department to work with the MWRA and DCR to assist them in protecting the environment and drinking water supply.”

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