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Holbrook Residents Asked to Conserve Water Following Mechanical Issue at Joint Water Treatment Plant

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For Immediate Release

Thursday, June 6, 2019

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

Holbrook Residents Asked to Conserve Water Following Mechanical Issue at Joint Water Treatment Plant

HOLBROOK — Holbrook Department of Public Works Superintendent Christopher Pellitteri and Chief William Smith report that, due to a mechanical issue at the Holbrook Randolph Joint Water Treatment Facility, residents and businesses in both communities are being asked to conserve water usage until the issue is resolved.

Water in both towns remains safe to drink and for all other uses.

However, residents and businesses may experience lower-than-usual water pressure.

At approximately 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, a water pump at the facility that controls water pressure to both Holbrook and Randolph failed, causing the water pressure to drop significantly.

Since the pump failure, the Holbrook and Randolph DPWs, who jointly operate and maintain the plant, have been working diligently to resolve the issue and have installed a temporary water pump to help ensure that the flow of water is maintained in both towns.

The DPWs are currently working on getting a rebuilt pump motor installed, which should help to increase the water pressure until a permanent, long-term solution is in place. It may take up to 1-2 weeks for the pump motor to be installed.

In the meantime, residents are asked to not use outside water unless absolutely necessary and to conserve water usage indoors.

“We are working hard to get this issue fixed as soon as we possibly can,” DPW Superintendent Pellitteri said. “I want to thank the residents of both Holbrook and Randolph in advance for their patience during this time and we appreciate all efforts to minimize and conserve water usage until we are able to get the system back to normal.”

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Signup Now Closed for Holbrook Police 2019 Junior Police Academy

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Holbrook Police Department
William J. Smith, Chief of Police
300 South Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

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

Signup Now Closed for Holbrook Police 2019 Junior Police Academy

HOLBROOK — Chief William Smith is pleased to announce that the Holbrook Police Department’s Junior Police Academy 2019 class is now full and enrollment is closed.

The course, taught by Holbrook Police officers, teaches kids the core values of integrity and discipline in a structured environment that helps to build their self-esteem and further their understanding about who police officers are and what their jobs entail.

The academy is for students entering sixth and seventh grade, and will be held at the Holbrook Middle High School, 245 South Franklin St. from July 29 to August 2.

The program is offered through the department’s Community Outreach Program, which features various events and services throughout the year meant to strengthen ties with Holbrook residents.

During the junior academy, students will attend classroom sessions with lectures, demonstrations by police officers in the areas of law, drug awareness and first responder skills, as well as physical training sessions and field trips.

“It was great to see the academy fill up so quickly with so many enthusiastic young cadets,” Chief Smith said. “This is our second year running the program and we are thrilled to be able to build off the success of last year and look forward to the beginning of the academy in July.”

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Holbrook Police Issue Guidelines in line with National 911 Education Month

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Holbrook Police Department
William J. Smith, Chief of Police
300 South Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

For Immediate Release

Thursday, April 4, 2019

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

Holbrook Police Issue Guidelines in line with National 911 Education Month

HOLBROOK — April is National 911 Education Month. Holbrook Police Chief William Smith would like to ensure residents are prepared and able to access help during emergencies.

Around 240 million 911 calls are made in the U.S. each year. Public safety agencies around the country use 911 Education Month to conduct outreach to educate community members on 911 resources and best practices.

“911 is a vital service for residents to quickly and reliably report emergencies and receive help,” said Chief Smith. “911 Education Month allows us to make sure residents know when and how to use 911. In an emergency, seconds matter. Being knowledgeable and prepared can make all the difference.”

To ensure your family knows how to get help in an emergency, Chief Smith recommends following safety tips provided by the National Association of State 911 Administrators (NASNA):

Call If You Can, Text If You Can’t

Text-to-9-1-1 service is available in an increasing number of communities around the country, including Holbrook. The service benefits individuals (or persons) who are deaf, hard of hearing or in a situation where they cannot speak and make a voice call. However, a traditional voice call, if possible, is still the best way to reach emergency services.

Know Your Location

Wireless calls to 911 provide location information, but 911 call takers may need more specific information. Be prepared to provide detailed information on where you are so that help can get to you as quickly as possible.

Stay Calm and Don’t Hang Up

Until you are instructed to do otherwise, stay on the line so you can provide any necessary information to the 9-1-1 call taker. Even if you accidentally call 9-1-1, don’t hang up. Inform the call taker that you dialed accidentally and that there is no emergency.

NASNA works to save lives and improve emergency response by supporting a national 9-1-1 education and awareness effort to ensure the appropriate and responsible use of 9-1-1 resources. Additional 9-1-1 education materials are available at www.know911.org.

ABOUT NATIONAL 911 MONTH

In 2008, the United States Congress recognized April as National 9-1-1 Education Month, supporting the efforts of the National 9-1-1 Education Coalition to provide resources and materials to support public education about the optimal use of 911 services nationwide. (Know911.org)

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Source: nena.org

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