March 15, 2019

Georgetown Fire Responds to Serious Crash Between Box Truck and Car

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Georgetown Fire Department
Fred A. Mitchell Jr., Fire Chief
47 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833

For Immediate Release

Friday, March 15, 2019

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

Georgetown Fire Responds to Serious Crash Between Box Truck and Car

GEORGETOWN — Chief Fred Mitchell reports that the Georgetown Fire Department responded to significant crash between a box truck and a car Friday morning.

At 10:01 a.m., the Georgetown Fire Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash just off of Route 133 (East Main Street) on the northbound on-ramp to I-95. The drivers of the car and box truck were able to remove themselves from their vehicles without assistance from first responders, but the passenger of the car had to be extricated by Georgetown firefighters using hydraulic rescue tools.

The driver of the box truck was taken to Tufts Medical Center by a medical helicopter, and the passenger and driver of the car were both taken to Anna Jacques Hospital by ambulance.

Both motor vehicles sustained significant damage from the crash and had to be towed away from the scene.

Route 133 was closed in the area of the crash Friday morning as rescuers assisted those involved. The road was re-oped at approximately 12 p.m.

The Georgetown Fire Department received mutual aid assistance from the Newbury Fire Department.

The crash is currently under investigation by the Georgetown Police Department with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section.

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March 13, 2019

Georgetown Fire Department Congratulates Graduates From Call/Volunteer Firefighter Training

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Georgetown Fire Department
Fred A. Mitchell Jr., Fire Chief
47 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

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

Groveland Fire Department Congratulates Graduates From Call/Volunteer Firefighter Training

*Left to right: Firefighter Michael McManus, Chief Fred Mitchell and Firefighter Tricia Morrison. (Photo Courtesy Georgetown Fire Department)*

GEORGETOWN — Chief Fred Mitchell is pleased to announce that Firefighters Michael McManus and Tricia Morrison graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy this February.

Firefighters McManus and Morrison were among 24 graduates from the MFA’s Call/Volunteer Firefighter Training Class 74 who were recognized on Thursday, Feb. 28, at a ceremony held at Masconomet Regional Middle School in Boxford.

During the training, firefighters learned the basic skills they need to respond to fires, including how to contain and control them, public fire education, hazardous material incident mitigation, flammable liquids, stress management, firefighter self-rescue and vehicle extrication.

To graduate, firefighters were required to complete 240 hours of training, all on nights and weekends, while demonstrating proficiency in life safety, search and rescue, ladder operations, water supply, pump operation and fire attack in situations ranging from mailbox fires to multiple-floor or multi-room structural fires.

Both Firefighters McManus and Morrison are Georgetown residents and are EMT certified. Firefighter McManus joined the Georgetown Fire department in May 2016, and Firefighter Morrison joined the department in August 2018.

At the ceremony, Firefighter Morrison was awarded the Martin H. McNamara award, which is given to one student in each class to recognize his or her outstanding performance, and is based on practical skill applications and academic exams for the program.

“Completing this program is a significant accomplishment, and I’m proud of Firefighters McManus and Morrison for representing our department so well,” Chief Mitchell said. “Firefighter Morrison excelled academically and in performing practical skills, and to be recognized with the Martin H. McNamara award reflects her tenacity and dedication to serving the people of Georgetown.”

The other 23 graduates represent the fire departments of Boxford, Essex, Groveland, Ipswich, Lynnfield, Rockport, Sherborn, Tyngsborough, Wenham, West Newbury and Weston.

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March 12, 2019

Georgetown Police Thank Business Owner for Donation to Department

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Georgetown Police Department
Donald C. Cudmore, Chief of Police
47 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

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

Georgetown Police Thank Business Owner for Donation to Department

Norino Mirra, right, the owner of Utility Contractor Mirra Construction Company, Inc. of Georgetown, stands with Georgetown Police Chief Donald Cudmore. Mirra donated $1,800 to the Georgetown Police Department Thursday. (Courtesy Photo Georgetown Police Department)

GEORGETOWN — Chief Donald C. Cudmore and the Georgetown Police Department would like to thank Norino Mirra, the owner of Utility Contractor Mirra Construction Company, Inc. of Georgetown, for a recent donation.

Mirra donated $1,800 on Thursday, March 7 to fund an upgrade to the police department’s uniform equipment. His donation will fully equip an additional member of the department’s Honor Guard and update another member’s gear.

Mirra has supported the Georgetown Police Department in the past, and in 2005 donated $10,000 to support the department in creating its Honor Guard.

“Mr. Mirra and his family have donated countless times to the Town of Georgetown to support so many projects and these donations have allowed our community to have programs that otherwise would not exist,” Chief Cudmore said. “He is a true partner and friend to the town, and for that I am grateful as both the police chief and as a resident.”

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February 1, 2019

Georgetown Police Accept Donation from Local Business to Assist Veterans

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Georgetown Police Department
Donald C. Cudmore, Chief of Police
47 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833

For Immediate Release

Friday, Feb. 1, 2019

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

Georgetown Police Accept Donation from Local Business to Assist Veterans

Georgetown Building Supply employee Lisa McGrath presents Chief Donald Cudmore with a $500 check. (Courtesy Photo Georgetown Police Department).

GEORGETOWN — Chief Donald C. Cudmore and the Georgetown Police Department would like to thank the Delorenzo family of Georgetown Building Supply, Georgetown Liquors and The Stone Pantry for their generous donation to the Town of Georgetown.

Chief Cudmore recently accepted a $500 donation, which was a result of a raffle held at Georgetown Liquors.

The donation will be provided to Veterans Services Agent Karen Taylor to assist funding a number of programs in Georgetown that benefit the veteran community.

“The Delorenzo family has donated tens of thousands of dollars to the Georgetown Community since the 1950’s,” Chief Cudmore said. “Their generosity is truly amazing and we’re extremely grateful for their continued support.”

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