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Newport Police Explorers Program Seeking Donations

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Newport Police Department
Chief Seth C. DiSanto
222 Main St.
Newport VT 05855

newport-vt-patchFor Immediate Release

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

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

Newport Police’s Youth Program Seeking Donations

Far left: Officer Royce Lancaster, front row left to right: Jacob Abbott, Olivia Clogston and Colin Archer. Back row, left to right: Erika Tuller, Aaron Lepine and Dominic Hilliker. (Courtesy Photo Newport Police)

NEWPORT, VERMONT — Chief Seth C. DiSanto announces that the Newport Police Explorer Post 817 is currently conducting a fundraiser to support the Post and create a scholarship fund for graduating seniors.

Law Enforcement Explorer Posts are designed for individuals ages 14-20 who are interested in a career in law enforcement, and serve as a way to introduce young people to the field.

“The Youth Explorer Program is so important because it enriches the lives of participants by helping them build character while starting on the path to a meaningful and rewarding career,” Chief DiSanto said. “I hope that residents will support this invaluable program and so it can continue to serve as a resource for young adults in our community.”

The Post will host a barbecue and meet and greet on Sunday, Aug.12, at 11 a.m. at Prouty Beach in Newport as a thank you to those who contributed to the fundraiser. Explorers and area law enforcement will also be in attendance to talk to anyone interested in participating in the Youth Explorer program.

Volunteers are currently making phone calls and collecting donations, and 100 percent of the donations will be reinvested into the program. Donations can be made online by clicking here.

Donations may also be mailed to the Newport Explorers Post 817 at 222 Main St., Newport, Vermont 05855.

The Newport Police Explorer Post 817 has had more than 100 young adults go through its youth program since it started in 1994. Of those, 12 have gone on to pursue careers in law enforcement — including three who have become sworn officers with the Newport Police Department.

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Taunton Police and Fire Departments Raise Over $20,000 in Charity Hockey Game

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Taunton Fire Department
Chief Timothy J. Bradshaw
50 School St.
Taunton, MA 02780
Taunton Police Department
Chief Edward James Walsh
23 Summer St.
Taunton, MA 02780

For Immediate Release

Saturday, May 19, 2018

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

Taunton Police and Fire Departments Raise Over $20,000 in Charity Hockey Game

Proceeds of Fundraising Game To Benefit Families of City Police Officer and Firefighter

TAUNTON — Police Chief Edward Walsh and Fire Chief Timothy Bradshaw are pleased to announce that a charity hockey game to benefit the families of a Taunton Police officer and Taunton firefighter raised over $20,000 last weekend.

Members of the Taunton Police Department and Taunton Fire Department squared off against each other on Saturday, May 12, to raise money for two good causes and for bragging rights in the city.

Half of the proceeds of the event will benefit Taunton Police Officer Jeremy Derosier’s two young children, who were both recently diagnosed with mitochondrial diseases. Baby Bryce Derosier is 14-months-old and his sister, Aubriella, turns 3 next month.

The other half of the money raised will benefit Amy Masse, who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 colon and liver cancer. Masse is a second grade teacher at Elizabeth Pole Elementary School and the sister of Taunton Firefighter AJ Masse. Her boyfriend is Taunton Police Officer Joseph Balmain.

Nearly 500 people attended the game at Aleixo Arena in Taunton.

The Taunton Fire team won the game 8-3, with the assistance of Vancouver Canucks forward Adam Gaudette. Gaudette’s father is a veteran Taunton firefighter. The hockey star donated one of his game worn jerseys as a raffle prize and played in the game as a surprise to support the fundraising effort.

Following the hockey game, a reception was held at the Portuguese-American Civic Club in the city. Barbecue was served and over 50 prize baskets and silent auction items were raffled off. The raffle items included a signed basketball from the Celtics, a signed jersey from the Bruins and Gaudette’s Canucks jersey.

“The whole day turned out to be really great and we raised a lot of money for these two amazing families,” said Officer Evan LaVigne, who helped to organize the event. “Thank you to everyone who came out to show their support.”

So far, the Taunton community has come together to help both families even beyond the hockey game. A GoFundMe page for Bryce’s care has raised over $31,000 in two months. A similar page for Amy’s treatment has raised over $12,500 in one month.

“This community really rallies for each other when someone is in need,” said Taunton Firefighters Association Local 1391 President Jason Lawrence. “Just being able to see the two families smiling and enjoying themselves made it all worth it.”

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Sign-Up Now Available for Randolph Police Association Charity Golf Tournament

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Randolph Police Department
William Pace, Police Chief
41 South Main St.
Randolph, MA 02368

For Immediate Release

Thursday, May 10, 2018

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

Sign-Up Now Available for Randolph Police Association Charity Golf Tournament

1st Annual Tournament June 30th at Easton Country Club

To download the registration form click here

RANDOLPH — The Randolph Police Patrolmen’s Union Local 18 and the Randolph Police Association are pleased to announce that registration is now available for their first annual Charity Golf Tournament.

WHERE

Easton Country Club, 265 Purchase St., South Easton

WHEN

June 30, shotgun start at 1 p.m.

Deadline to register is June 1

WHO

Randolph Police Patrolmen’s Union Local 18 and the Randolph Police Association


WHAT

Proceeds from the tournament will go toward funding various community programs put on by the Randolph Police Association over the course of the next year.

The cost to participate is $500 per foursome. Checks can be made payable to the Randolph Police Association.

Please submit all registration forms along with the team’s registration fee to the Randolph Police station, 41 South Main St., by the June 1 deadline.

All those playing are asked to arrive at the course by noon to register and practice.

The foursome with the lowest score will be presented with a trophy at the conclusion of the day.

In addition, a closest to the pin challenge will be featured on a par three hole and a longest drive challenge will be held on one of the par five holes. The winners of each challenge will receive a prize.

After the tournament, a reception will be held in the clubhouse, where dinner and refreshments will be served.

Raffle items and silent auctions will be available for bid throughout the day and winners will be called at the conclusion of the event.

To download the registration form click here

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Taunton Police and Fire Departments to Compete in Charity Hockey Game

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Taunton Fire Department
Chief Timothy J. Bradshaw
50 School St.
Taunton, MA 02780
Taunton Police Department
Chief Edward James Walsh
23 Summer St.
Taunton, MA 02780

For Immediate Release

Monday, May 7, 2018

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

Taunton Police and Fire Departments to Compete in Charity Hockey Game

Proceeds of Fundraising Game To Benefit Families of City Police Officer and Firefighter

TAUNTON — Police Chief Edward Walsh and Fire Chief Timothy Bradshaw are pleased to announce that a charity hockey game to benefit the families of a Taunton Police officer and Taunton firefighter will be held this weekend.

WHEN

Saturday, May 12

  • Hockey Game – 2-4 p.m.
  • Reception/BBQ/Raffle – 5-9 p.m.

WHERE

  • Aleixo Arena, 150 Honorable Gordon M. Owen Riverway, Taunton
  • Portuguese-American Civic Club, 175 School St, Taunton

WHO

Members of the Taunton Police Department and Taunton Fire Department will square off against each other to raise money for two good causes and for bragging rights in the city.

Half of the proceeds of the event will go to benefit Taunton Police Officer Jeremy Derosier’s two young children, who were both recently diagnosed with mitochondrial diseases. Baby Bryce Derosier is 14-months-old and his sister Aubriella turns 3 next month.

The other half of the money raised will go to Amy Masse, who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 colon and liver cancer. Masse is second grade teacher at Elizabeth Pole Elementary School and the sister of Taunton Firefighter AJ Masse. Her boyfriend is Taunton Police Officer Joseph Balmain.

WHAT

In 2015, Taunton Police Officer Evan Lavigne was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Officer Lavigne’s father is a captain for the Taunton Fire Department.

After Officer Lavigne’s diagnosis, a few of his fellow officers approached him with the idea of organizing a hockey game between the police and fire departments to help raise money for his treatments. The game was a huge success and raised over $13,000.

Officer Lavigne is now cancer-free and when he heard about the struggles that the Derosier and Masse families were going through, he decided that it was his turn to return the favor.

He has been working closely with members of both the police and fire departments to help organize the event.

“This is just one more thing that we can do for these guys,” Officer Lavigne said. “Both families have been going through a really tough time. This will be a day for everyone to come together and help to distract them from their current norm and have some fun. It was something that I really appreciated when I was going through my treatment and I hope it’s uplifting to them as well.”

Tickets for the game are $20 each and can be purchased at the police and fire stations in the city. The family friendly event is open to adults and children of all ages.

The reception at the Portuguese-American Civic Club will include a barbecue where attendees can grill their own meat over open fire pits. The meat is included in the price of the ticket and will be provided at the club.

During the reception there will be over 30 prize baskets raffled off and silent auction items including a signed basketball from the Celtics, a signed jersey from the Bruins, a signed Vancouver Canucks jersey from Braintree’s own Adam Gaudette and other items.

Those who are unable to purchase tickets can still attend the game and reception, where they can buy raffle tickets and bid on the silent auctions. However, they will not be provided with food to cook at the reception.

So far, hundreds of tickets have been sold and many are still available to be purchased.

“This is something that we want to turn into an annual event,” said Taunton Firefighters Association Local 1391 President Jason Lawrence. “Being able to help these guys in their time of need is what it’s all about.”

So far, the Taunton community has already come together to help both families. A GoFundMe page for Bryce’s care has raised over $27,000 in two months. A similar page for Amy’s treatment has raised over $12,500 in one month.

“While we’ll be playing against each other on the ice, for most of our calls for service we are there together,” Lavigne said of the police and fire departments. “When it comes down to it, we’re all in it together to make sure that we all go home. So far it’s been a tremendous outpouring from both sides. Everybody has been so amazing in their support of these families.”

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