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Medway Families Attend Literacy Night at Burke Memorial Elementary School

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Medway Public Schools
Armand Pires, Superintendent
45 Holliston St.
Medway, MA 02053

For Immediate Release

Friday, Dec. 6, 2019

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

Medway Families Attend Literacy Night at Burke Memorial Elementary School

MEDWAY — Principal Amanda Luizzi is pleased to announce that Francis J. Burke Memorial Elementary School faculty recently invited students and their families to an evening of family literacy fun.

On Thursday, Nov. 21, families attended multiple workshops as part of the school’s Family Literacy Night. More than 60 families registered for the event, with nearly 25 more dropping in that evening. 

The event, organized by fourth grade teacher Shannon Tonelli, is held annually at the school, with a fresh set of workshops offered this year.

“This event is always a hit with families, and it’s great to see our students and their parents come together to share in their love of reading,” Principal Luizzi said. “I’d like to thank everyone who participated, as well as the faculty members who helped run the workshops this year.”

The four workshops families could attend during the event included:

Memorial Moth Hour: Given the power of stories, families learned how to captivate, surprise and delight an audience with a true story from their lives. Participants used bravery, humor and honesty to tell powerful personal stories. 

Family Book Club: Participants shared their love of reading by discussing and launching a family book club, where adults and children could come together to create a habit of reading or continue a beloved routine. The school plans to come back together on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. to discuss future ideas and opinions. Participants signed up in advance to read one of the following books: “The Get Rich Quick Club” by Dan Gutman, “The Year of the Dog” by Grace Lin, and “Stories for Kids Who Dare to be Different” by Ben Brooks.

Readers Theater: Participants gathered in the school cafeteria where faculty and staff performed a set of readings. Faculty members mixed their love of stories with acting, bringing their favorite books to life. Participants learned tips and rehearsed scenes, and could also perform a scene from their favorite book in front of the audience.

Reading Aloud: A final workshop was a read aloud session featuring Assistant Principal John Kelley and Principal Luizzi reading from some of their favorite books.

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Reading Police Department Establishes Safe Location for Online Marketplace Transactions

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Reading Police Department
David Clark, Deputy Chief
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019

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

Reading Police Department Establishes Safe Location for Online Marketplace Transactions

READING — Deputy Chief David Clark is pleased to announce that the Reading Police Department has implemented a new program that gives community members a safe and secure meeting spot to complete online transactions.

Beginning today, Reading residents who would like to use the service can go to the police station, located at 15 Union St., to meet a buyer or seller. Transactions can be completed at the designated Internet Exchange Safe Zone in the station’s parking lot, or inside the station’s lobby.

By using the police station as a meet up location between a buyer and seller, residents do not have to share their address with a stranger or meet a stranger at their home. While Reading Police cannot guarantee the quality or authenticity of items residents purchase online, the online transaction safe zone provides residents with a secure and public spot to complete a sale.

“Though the internet has become a popular place for people to connect and exchange items, we know that residents still value personal privacy and safety,” Deputy Chief Clark said. “The Internet Exchange Safe Zone is under video surveillance at all times and the Reading police station is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week to give residents peace of mind and a safe place to complete their online transactions.”

Reading Police would also like to remind residents to be especially cautious when buying or selling valuable items, that it is a good idea to take a friend or family member with you to a meet-up and that it is safest to conduct transactions during daylight hours.

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Reading Police Donate $3,400 to Home Base through No Shave November Fundraiser

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Reading Police Department
David Clark, Deputy Chief
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019

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

Reading Police Donate $3,400 to Home Base through No Shave November Fundraiser

READING — Deputy Chief David Clark is pleased to share that the Reading Police Department has raised $3,400 through its No Shave November efforts this year.

Throughout last month, 28 members of the Reading Police Department pledged $100 and grew out their facial hair in support of Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program dedicated to helping veterans and their families. Reading residents as well as female officers and administrative staff for the Reading Police Department also donated to support the No Shave November initiative last month.

Home Base is dedicated to helping post-9/11 service members, veterans and their families who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries, or other service related conditions.

“No Shave November is a wonderful initiative, and it’s always a positive way for members of our department to come together and support an important cause,” Deputy Chief Clark said. “I’d like to recognize and thank each officer who participated, as well as our female officers, administrative staff and Reading residents who also donated and supported Home Base’s mission even if they couldn’t grow beards of their own.”

The 2019 No Shave November Campaign culminated today, Wednesday, Dec. 4, with a Shave-Off celebration at Fenway Park to recognize the efforts by all of the participants throughout the month of November.

About Home Base:

Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program, is dedicated to healing the invisible wounds for veterans of all eras, service members, military families and families of fallen soldiers through world-class clinical care, wellness, education and research.

Since its inception, Home Base has provided care and support to more than 21,000 veterans and family members and trained more than 73,000 clinicians, educators, first responders and community members – all at no cost to those individuals.

For more information, visit www.homebase.org

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Reading Police Investigating after Serious Motor Vehicle Crash

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Reading Police Department
David Clark, Deputy Chief
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Friday, Nov. 29, 2019

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

Reading Police Investigating after Serious Motor Vehicle Crash

Driver Arrested, Three Others Injured

READING — Deputy Chief David Clark reports that a motorist is under arrest and police departments in two communities are investigating after at least five total vehicles were damaged in two crashes in Wakefield and Reading, allegedly caused by the same drunk driver.

JONATHAN MARKOW, AGE 29, OF HAMPTON, N.H. has been arrested and charged with Operating under the Influence of Alcohol and Operating to Endanger, and other charges are likely to follow.

At 8:10 p.m., Reading Police and Fire responded to a location on Walkers Brook Drive for a report of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries. Upon arrival, police officers and firefighters found three cars with serious damage.

An on-scene investigation determined that MARKOW, operating a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, was traveling northbound when he allegedly struck  a Fiat 500 and a Honda Ridgeline before coming to a stop. Reading Police, around the same time, received a notification from the Wakefield Police Department that a similar vehicle had just led from a crash in that community as well.

The investigation determined that MARKOW crashed in Wakefield, fled and crashed into the two other vehicles in Reading.

Five total people, including MARKOW were transported to area hospitals. MARKOW is under police guard and is in custody in his hospital bed.

None of those injured are believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries.

The incident is being actively investigated by both the Reading and Wakefield Police Departments. Those investigations are in their infancy, and additional charges are likely from both departments.

MARKOW will likely be arraigned on Monday.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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