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Randolph to Open Cooling Centers During Heat Wave

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, July 19 2019

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

Randolph to Open Cooling Centers During Heat Wave

RANDOLPH – Town Manager Brian Howard and Fire Chief Richard Donovan would like to notify Randolph residents that the town will be opening a cooling center today and throughout the weekend as temperatures are expected reach into the 90s over the next few days.

“Residents may want to limit their time outdoors this weekend with temperatures expected to be in the high-90s,” Chief Donovan said. “If you must go outside for a prolonged period of time, be sure to stay hydrated and don’t push yourself if you start having symptoms of heat illness, such as cramping, nausea and dizziness.”

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Easton region starting at noon today and going until 8 p.m. Sunday.

Cooling Center/Community Pool Information:

The cooling centers will serve as facilities for residents to go for temporary relief from the heat. Please note that the site is not intended to be utilized as a shelter, as there will be no sleeping accommodations provided.

Randolph Intergenerational Community Center (RICC) – Check in at front desk
128 Pleasant St.

Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday – 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) volunteers will be on site Saturday from 1-5 p.m. to answer any questions about heat related illness.

Sunday – 12-5 p.m.

In addition, the Outdoor Splash Pad at the RICC will be operating each day.

Turner Free Library

2 North Main St.

Friday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Community Swimming Pool

Randolph High School, 70 Memorial Parkway

Saturday – 1-3 p.m.

Sunday – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

No charge for Randolph residents

In addition to the cooling centers and swimming pool, to prevent illness and injuries, the Randolph Fire Department recommends 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.

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

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Randolph Police Department Announces Three Promotions

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

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

Randolph Police Department Announces Three Promotions

RANDOLPH — Chief William Pace is pleased to announce that three members of the Randolph Police Department were promoted during a ceremony last night.

Anthony Marag was promoted from the rank of Lieutenant to Commander of Investigative Services; Penny Cirino was promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant; and Daniel Zaiter was promoted to the rank of Sergeant after serving as a Patrolman.

A ceremony recognizing the promotions was held Monday night, July 15, at the Randolph Town Council meeting. All three were sworn in by Judge Serge Georges of Boston Municipal Court. Each of the officers were also given an official citation from the Massachusetts State House congratulating them on their accomplishments. The citation was presented by state Sen. Walter Timilty.

“Last night was a special one for three of our officers and their loved ones,” Chief Pace said. “Commander Marag, Lt. Cirino and Sgt. Zaiter have each distinguished themselves as hardworking individuals who uphold the best of what the Randolph Police Department represents. I wish them all the best in this next step in their respective careers.”

Commander Anthony Marag

Commander Marag has been a member of the Randolph Police Department for 23 years.

He is a two-time Dana Award recipient and was a co-founder of the South Shore Street Crimes Task Force.

He held the rank of Lieutenant for five years. Prior to that he was a Detective Sgt. for six years and a Patrolman for eight years.

In his time with the department, he also served as the town’s first School Resource Officer and was a D.A.R.E. Officer for RPD.

Lt. Penny Cirino

Lt. Cirino has been a police officer for 21 years and a Sergeant for the Randolph Police for the past seven years.

For the past 12 years, Lt. Cirino has been a member of the Randolph Police accident reconstruction team.

For the past 10 years, she has served as one of the department’s firearms instructors and is responsible for making sure that officers are up to date and qualified with their firearms certifications.

Lt. Cirino is a member of the department’s Rape Aggression Defense Program (R.A.D.) where female residents are taught how to defend themselves from an attack. She also recently began working as a member of the Randolph Police Academy as a Staff Instructor.

Sgt. Daniel Zaiter

Sgt. Zaiter has been with the Randolph Police Department for 10 years after graduating from the Boston Police Academy in 2009.

He has been a mountain bike officer for the department for the past eight years.

He also was recently named as a member of the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (MetroLEC).

Prior to his career in law enforcement he served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from from 1997 to 2000.

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Randolph Lifts Boil Water Order Following Clearance from MassDEP

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Friday, July 12 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Randolph Lifts Boil Water Order Following Clearance from MassDEP

RANDOLPH — The Randolph / Holbrook Joint Water Board reports that the Town of Randolph and Town of Holbrook are NO longer under a Boil Water Order per the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.

A Boil Water Order Termination Notice was issued by MassDEP on July 12 at 4:15 p.m.

MassDEP first issued the boil-water order on Wednesday, July 10 after a loss of pressure due to a mechanical fault at the Randolph/Holbrook Joint Water Treatment Plant, located at Pond Street in Randolph.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has since reviewed the corrective actions performed by the Town of Randolph, consisting of increasing the available water pressure and available water to the customers of the Randolph water distribution system.

In addition, two consecutive days of bacteria monitoring throughout Randolph’s water distribution system demonstrated that the Randolph water system meets the MassDEP minimum drinking water standards, as all samples collected were free of bacteria.

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Randolph and Holbrook Under Boil Water Order after Loss of Pressure at Treatment Plant

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Wednesday, July 10 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil

Phone: 781-752-9877
Email: [email protected]

Randolph and Holbrook Under Boil Water Order after Loss of Pressure at Treatment Plant

RANDOLPH — The Randolph/Holbrook Joint Water Board reports that the Town of Randolph and Town of Holbrook are under a town-wide boil water order after an issue at the Randolph/Holbrook Joint Water Treatment Plant.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the order Wednesday after a loss of pressure due to a mechanical fault at the water treatment plant.

A loss of pressure at a water treatment plant increases the likelihood that bacteria could enter the water system. In order to mitigate this risk, DEP has issued the boil water water.

Residents and business owners are advised that they should boil tap water for drinking and other human consumption uses like cooking, brushing teeth and hand washing.

Crews are working to restore water pressure to normal levels. The boil water order will be lifted once normal pressure levels are reached and sample testing confirms the absence of any contaminants.

The joint treatment plant is located on Pond Street in Randolph.

Updates will be provided as repair work progresses. Residents may also visit the Randolph and Holbrook town websites for more information,

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