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Middleborough Police Celebrate Ribbon Cutting at New Police Station

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Middleborough Police Department
Joseph Perkins, Chief of Police
99 N Main St.
Middleborough, MA 02346

For Immediate Release

Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018

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

Middleborough Police Celebrate Ribbon Cutting at New Police Station

MIDDLEBOROUGH — Chief Joseph Perkins is pleased to announce that a ribbon cutting ceremony was held today to celebrate the opening of the new Middleborough Police Station.

Chief Perkins joined several members of the Middleborough Police Department, their families and local officials to open up the new station.

The station is expected to be fully operational by Dec. 3. Until then, the police station at 99 North Main St. will remain in use for police business.

“This project has been a longtime in the making and we are thrilled and excited with how everything turned out,” Chief Perkins said. “Not only will this new station make life easier for our officers, it enables us to better serve our community and gives us one of the finest police stations in the state.”

An open house will be held on Sunday from 12-4 p.m., where residents and members of the public can tour the new station.

Construction of the new 16,750 square-foot building began in June 2017 and was completed earlier this month.

The new station, located at 350 Wood St., replaces the police department’s previous headquarters on North Main St. The $9.5 million cost to build the new station was funded through a Town Meeting article in 2016.

“Our old station was built in 1819. At one point it was a general store and back in 1938 it was converted to a police station and the 4th District Court. In 1978, the court was moved and it has served as the town’s police station until now,” Chief Perkins said. “Needless to say, policing and the needs of a modern police department have changed a lot since then.”

Chief Perkins said the new station features some of the latest technology used in policing and will also be safer for the community. Because of the design of the old station, any people in custody had to be brought inside through the lobby, where members of the public could be seeking assistance or waiting for service. The new station has a separate entrance for prisoners and those in protective custody.

Another feature of the new station, which will surely be a boost  for morale for the officers is having multiple bathrooms. The old station had one bathroom which was shared by everyone in the department.

Chief Perkins would like to give a special thanks to the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, who will be building an outbuilding that will house the department’s motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, bicycles and trailers. It will also have an area for fleet maintenance on cruisers. Students will be building the structure and the town will only have to pay for the materials, saving the town approximately $200,000 in costs.

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Canton Fire Department to Host CERT Open House Wednesday

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018

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

Canton Fire Department to Host CERT Open House Wednesday

 

CANTON — Chief Charles Doody would like to invite residents and members of the public to attend the Canton Fire Department’s CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Open House on Wednesday.

WHEN:

Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m.

WHERE:

Canton Fire Department training room, 99 Revere St.

WHAT:

Come learn about Canton CERT at their informational open house tomorrow night.

The Canton CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is a group of community volunteers trained to augment the Canton Police and Fire Departments during emergencies or large events.

CERT educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Using training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT volunteers can assist others in their community following a disaster when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

CERT volunteers are also encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking an active role in emergency preparedness projects.

“I think today’s multiple tornado warnings throughout the state highlights the importance of preparedness when the unexpected occurs,” Chief Doody said. “CERT members are not only a valuable asset to the community, but the training they undergo also prepares them to be able to act in an effective way at a moment’s notice if an emergency or major incident occurs.”

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Northeast Metro Tech to Hold Open House for Prospective Students

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Northeast Metro Tech
Superintendent David DiBarri
100 Hemlock Road
Wakefield, MA 01880

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 12, 2018

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

Northeast Metro Tech to Hold Open House for Prospective Students

 

WAKEFIELD — Principal Carla Scuzzarella invites prospective students and families to attend Northeast Metro Tech’s annual open house next month.

WHEN:

Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 6-8:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Northeast Metro Tech, 100 Hemlock Road, Wakefield

WHAT:

Representatives from Northeast welcome families in the district to the school’s open house for guided tours and live demonstrations.

Prospective students will have the opportunity to ask questions, check out the different shops and learn more about all Northeast has to offer.

“We hope that students and their families will join us for this fun, informative event,” Principal Scuzzarella said. “This is a great opportunity for members of our communities to learn more about Northeast and our diverse educational programs.”

Grade nine applications, which will be available at the Open House and online, are due March 1, with applications for 10th grade open on a space-available basis.

For additional information, visit northeastmetrotech.com, or call the Admissions Office at 781-246-0810 ext. 1302.

Northeast services the communities of Chelsea, Malden, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winchester, Winthrop, and Woburn.

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Hull Public Schools Hosts Successful Open House for Local Realtors

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Hull Public Schools
Michael F. Devine, Superintendent
180 Harborview Road
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 12, 2018

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

Hull Public Schools Hosts Successful Open House for Local Realtors

HULL — In an effort to share all the great programs, events and accomplishments happening at Hull Public Schools with prospective homeowners, Superintendent Michael Devine held an open house for local realtors last week.

While the vast majority of students residing in Hull attend Hull Public Schools, the district has seen a decline in enrollment due to fewer children living in town compared to 10 years ago.

“We wanted to invite realtors into our schools so that they could learn more about everything that’s going on, from kindergarten through 12th grade,” Superintendent Devine said. “It is our hope that they will then take this information and share it with their clients. Hull is truly a great place to live, work and raise a family, and that’s something we’d like to ensure is conveyed to prospective buyers.”

On Oct. 3, 20 realtors met Superintendent Devine, along with Assistant Superintendent Judy Kuehn, Principals Christine Cappadona, Anthony Hrivank and Nicole Nosek, as well as Assistant Principals Kyle Shaw, Rebecca MacDonald and Dan Mastrogiacomo at Jacobs Elementary School for a presentation on how Hull Public Schools stands out among its neighbors. Topics included:

  • 1:1 iPad program for all students at the Memorial Middle School
  • 1:1 Chromebook program for all students at Hull High School
  • Small class sizes at all schools
  • All inclusive sports teams that move onto regional and state competitions
  • An exceptional special education program that meets the needs of nearly all students in their own school

Realtors also learned about some of the many student accomplishments throughout the district:

  • MCAS scores above state average
  • Outstanding college acceptances (i.e. Harvard University, MIT, Bates College, Boston College, Northeastern University, Georgetown University.)
  • League championships in lacrosse, cheerleading and cross country
  • High School band recognized at national music festival, WorldStrides OnStage
  • Drama program recognized at the State Drama Festival
  • 85 percent of first grade students read at or above grade-level

Hull High School Media Specialist Tara Grosso also shared her personal experience living in Hull, after moving with her husband and two school-aged children from Hingham.

“My entire family is thrilled to be living in Hull,” she said. “We all love it here.”

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