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Groveland Fire Department Invites Public to Attend Annual Turkey Night

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Groveland Fire Department
Joe Santapaola, Interim Fire Chief
Public Safety Building
181 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 18, 2019

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

Groveland Fire Department Invites Public to Attend Annual Turkey Night

GROVELAND — The Groveland Fire Department is pleased to invite the public to attend its annual Turkey Night this Friday.

WHEN: 

Friday, Nov. 22 from 7-9 p.m.

WHERE: 

Central Fire Station, 181 Main St.

WHAT: 

The Groveland Fire Department invites residents to attend the annual Turkey Night, which will feature raffles, prizes and food.

Residents of all ages are encouraged to attend the Turkey Night event, where dozens of frozen turkeys will be raffled off at 50 cents per ticket. The ticket that matches the number chosen on a spinning wheel for each turkey wins.

Residents will also have the chance to enter a cash raffle, at $10 per ticket, to win prizes of $500, $300 and $100. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Groveland Firefighters Association to assist with offsetting expenses throughout the year.

Everyone that attends the event will also be entered into a free door prize raffle.

“The annual Turkey Night is a wonderful opportunity for our firefighters to get to know and have fun alongside the community, while raising funds to support the Groveland Firefighters Association,” Interim Chief Joseph Santapaola said. “It’s also a great way to get in the Thanksgiving spirit before the holiday officially arrives next week.”

Pizza, hot dogs, snacks and soft drinks will also be available for purchase at the event.

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Groveland Public Safety Officials, Mass DEP Order Removal of Hazardous Materials

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Groveland Police Department
Jeffrey Gillen, Chief
Public Safety Building
181 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834Groveland Fire Department
Joe Santapaola, Interim Fire Chief
Public Safety Building
181 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Monday, Oct. 7, 2019

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

Groveland Public Safety Officials, Mass DEP Order Removal of Hazardous Materials

GROVELAND — Police Chief Jeffrey Gillen and Interim Fire Chief Joe Santapaola report that the property owner of 748 Salem St. has been ordered to properly dispose of chemicals that sparked a hazmat response last night.

Police and firefighters responded to Salem and Washington Streets at approximately 6:45 p.m. Sunday for a report of a gas leak, and first responders came upon the hazardous materials upon arrival, spurring public safety officials to launch a hazardous materials incident investigation. A Hazardous Materials Response Team from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services also responded to the scene.

Members of the Groveland Fire Department and National Grid investigated the reported gas leak at the same time as the unrelated hazardous materials response, and no gas leak was found.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Groveland Fire Department have ordered surfactants, chemicals that create suds such as detergents, on the property to be removed and disposed of at a chemical facility within 24 hours of the hazmat response. Members of the Groveland Fire Department will be visiting the property Monday afternoon to ensure those materials have been properly disposed of. The property owner has also been ordered to return containers of tetrahydrofuran, a flammable material, that although stored in a proper vessel, is not permitted to be stored in a residential setting, by the end of the week.

“With assistance from the Massachusetts DEP and a Hazardous Materials Response Team from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, we were able to resolve this situation swiftly,” Interim Fire Chief Santapaoloa said. “Teamwork and collaboration between state agencies and the Groveland Police and Fire Departments allowed for this investigation to proceed smoothly, and I’d like to thank everyone who helped investigate and respond.”

The Groveland Police and Fire Departments have determined that there was no threat or danger to the public as a result of the hazardous materials.

“We’d like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation as we responded to and investigated this situation,” Police Chief Gillen said. “Incidents involving hazardous materials are incredibly complex, and fortunately there was no danger to the public as a result of this situation.”

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Groveland Police and Fire Departments Respond to Hazardous Materials Incident

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Groveland Police Department
Jeffrey Gillen, Chief
Public Safety Building
181 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834Groveland Fire Department
Joe Santapaola, Interim Fire Chief
Public Safety Building
181 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

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

Groveland Police and Fire Departments Respond to Hazardous Materials Incident

GROVELAND — Police Chief Jeffrey Gillen and Interim Fire Chief Joe Santapaola report that the Groveland Police and Fire Departments are at the scene of a hazardous materials incident on Salem Street in South Groveland.

Police have determined that there is no threat or danger to the public at this time and no residents are being evacuated as a result of this incident.

At approximately 6:45 p.m., the Groveland Police and Fire Departments responded to the area of Washington and Salem Streets for a report of a possible gas leak. Upon arrival, first responders came upon containers of a crystallized substance and of a flammable substance at 748 Salem St., resulting in an order from Groveland public safety leaders for a hazmat response to the scene to investigate.

The declaration of a hazardous materials incident results in the dispatch of specialized state and regional units to Groveland with firefighters and technicians with advanced training and equipment.

The Groveland Police and Fire Departments will release more information as it becomes available. Traffic on Salem Street has been temporarily limited to one lane.

In addition to the Groveland Police and Fire Departments, a Hazardous Materials Response Team from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services was on scene until approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday.

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Groveland Police and Fire Departments Offer Hot Weather Safety Tips Ahead of Potential Heat Wave

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Groveland Police Department
Jeffrey Gillen, Chief
Public Safety Building
181 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834Groveland Fire Department
Richard York, Interim Fire Chief
Public Safety Building
181 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Thursday, July 18, 2019

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

Groveland Police and Fire Departments Offer Hot Weather Safety Tips Ahead of Potential Heat Wave

GROVELAND — As the hottest weeks of summer approach, Police Chief Jeffrey Gillen and Interim Fire Chief Richard York would like to remind Groveland residents to take safety precautions during their summer activities, especially those that take place outdoors.

“Temperatures are expected to soar this weekend, and the heat can pose a serious danger to anyone, of any age, but especially to the elderly, children, those suffering from illness and medical conditions, and pets,” Police Chief Gillen said. “Please take measures to seek out air conditioned, cool locations this weekend, and avoid the outdoors midday when the sun is at its most powerful.”

The National Weather Service is expecting temperatures to reach into the high 90s throughout the weekend in Grovleand.

“Hot weather can post a variety of health risks, including heat stroke and dehydration,” Fire Chief York said. “We’re encouraging residents to do what they can to postpone any strenuous physical activity outdoors until after the heat wave passes, and to be sure to drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen.”

To prevent illness and injuries, the Grovlenad Police and Fire Departments recommend the following safety tips from the American Red Cross and National Safety Council:

Heat Safety Tips:

  • Hot cars can be deadly. Never leave children or pets in your vehicle. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach over 100 degrees, even on a 70 degree day.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, like water.
  • Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat.
  • If someone doesn’t have air conditioning, they should seek relief from the heat during the warmest part of the day in places like libraries, theaters, malls, etc.
  • Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.
  • Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day, which is typically around 3 p.m.
  • Postpone outdoor games and activities if the temperature is too hot.
  • Avoid extreme temperature changes.
  • Take frequent breaks if working outdoors.
  • Check on animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat. Make sure they have plenty of cool water.
  • Learn to recognize and treat heat illnesses.

Tips for Parents: 

  • Limit playtime at peak sun exposure time and familiarize yourself with the signs of heat illnesses.
  • Avoid burns. If playground equipment is hot to the touch, it is too hot for your child’s bare skin.

If deemed necessary by town officials, Groveland will open cooling locations for residents to seek relief during extreme heat.

To learn more about summer safety, visit the American Red Cross or National Safety Council websites.

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