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Andover Public Health Division Provides Residents With Back to School Sport Safety Tips

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Town of Andover
Department of Public Health
Thomas Carbone, Director of Public Health
36 Bartlet St.
Andover, MA 01810

townsealandoverFor Immediate Release

Monday, Aug. 15, 2016

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

 

Andover Public Health Division Provides Residents With Back to School Sport Safety Tips

 

ANDOVER – With summer coming to a close and students preparing to return to school, the Andover Public Health Division would like to remind residents of several safety tips surrounding school sports and recreational activities.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 2.6 million children ages 19 and under are treated in the emergency room each year for sports and recreation-related injuries.

“Being active, whether playing sports, intramural activities, or working out is a vital part of being healthy,” said Thomas Carbone, Andover Director of Public Health. “While we always encourage our residents to be active, we also want to stress the importance of being safe while doing so. Coaches and parents should be extra vigilant to make sure that students are staying hydrated and wearing proper attire.”

In order to ensure a safe back-to-school season for all, the Andover Public Health Division encourages residents to follow these tips provided by the CDC:

  • Gear up. When children are active in sports and recreation, make sure they use the right protective gear for their activity, such as helmets, wrist guards, knee or elbow pads.
  • Use the right stuff. Be sure that sports protective equipment is in good condition, fits appropriately and is worn correctly all the time. For example, avoid missing or broken buckles or compressed or worn padding. Poorly fitting equipment may be uncomfortable and may not offer the best protection.
  • Practice makes perfect. Have children learn and practice skills they need in their activity. Knowing how to tackle safely is important in preventing injuries in football and soccer. Have children practice proper form – this can prevent injuries during baseball, softball, and many other activities. Also, be sure to safely and slowly increase activities to improve physical fitness. Being in good condition can protect kids from injury.
  • Pay attention to temperature. Allow time for athletes to gradually adjust to hot or humid environments to prevent heat-related injuries or illness. Parents and coaches should pay close attention to make sure that players are hydrated and appropriately dressed.
  • Be a good model. Communicate positive safety messages and serve as a model of safe behavior, including wearing a helmet and following the rules.

Anyone with questions or concerns about keeping their children safe during extracurricular sports and activities can contact the Andover Health Division at 978-623-8295.

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Town of Franklin to Build Beach Volleyball Court

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Town of Franklin
Jeffrey D. Nutting, Town Administrator
355 East Central Street
Route 140
Franklin, MA 02038

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015

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

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 978-769-5193
Email: [email protected]

Town of Franklin to Build Beach Volleyball Court

FRANKLIN — Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting and Recreation Director Ryan Jette are pleased to announce that the Town of Franklin is building a professional beach volleyball court at King Street Memorial Park.

The Franklin Recreation Department and Department of Public Works (DPW) have partnered with local Eagle Scout, Jack Jenkins, to construct the court at the park on King Street, which is open year-round. It will be ready for use beginning Aug. 20.

Once completed, the 80 feet by 50 feet court will feature a Monson Slider Pole System with a pro-grade beach volleyball net that can be adjusted from eight feet to seven feet in height, and will also allow for badminton play.

Jenkins worked closely with the two Town departments throughout the entire project, from sod removal to the installation of the concrete volleyball poles. As part of his Eagle Scout program, Jenkins has dedicated over 100 hours of service to the project.

“We are excited to be able to offer volleyball and badminton for the first time to our residents. We know the court is going to be a popular area in our community,” Town Administrator Nutting said. “Jack Jenkins has been extremely dedicated to this endeavor and without the hard work from him and our Recreation Department and DPW, the court would not have come to fruition.”

Franklin plans to utilize the court for co-ed leagues and as part of its summer camp activities. For information about using equipment, please contact the Recreation Department at 508-520-4909.

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Gloucester Police Charge Former Youth Football President with Embezzlement

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Gloucester Police Department
Leonard Campanello, Chief of Police
197 Main St.
Gloucester , MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Monday, Dec. 1, 2014

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003

Gloucester Police Charge Former President of Gloucester Patriots Youth Football Program with Embezzlement

Anthony Davis To Be Summonsed to Court

GLOUCESTER — Police Chief Leonard Campanello reports that the former president of the Gloucester Patriots Youth Football program has been charged with four felonies for allegedly embezzling funds from the organization over the past year.

As a result of a Gloucester Police investigation initiated at the request of the group’s board of directors, ANTHONY DAVIS, AGE 52, OF GLOUCESTER, was charged with:

  • Fiduciary Embezzlement, a Felony
  • Larceny over $250 by Single Scheme/Embezzlement, a Felony
  • Larceny over $250, a Felony
  • Larceny over $250 by False Pretense, a Felony

A Gloucester Police Investigator responded in November to a request by the board of directors of the youth football organization, reporting missing money, unpaid bills, and unauthorized purchases made against the group’s bank account.

Additionally, the organization had concerns that concession proceeds had not been deposited and team membership fee checks had not appeared in the account.

Upon discovery, the group’s directors worked with Institution for Savings to immediately halt any further damage.

The investigation showed that DAVIS took over as president and acting treasurer of the program in 2013 after the previous president left after their child had concluded his involvement in the program.

Problems began quickly, as the football coach and cheerleading coordinator reported that they had been refused funds for an annual Ad Book and necessary athletic equipment for the programs.

Instead, the investigation showed that DAVIS allegedly used the program’s debit card 75 times for charges totaling $2,256 for his own benefit, for things like gas, meals and personal auto insurance.  DAVIS also allegedly wrote 13 checks, made out to “Cash,” totaling $1,728.

The organization’s board also estimates that nearly $5,000 in income from concessions and registration fees were never deposited into the bank account.

Chief Campanello praised the new leadership of the program for coming forward and removing DAVIS before more alleged damage could be done.

“The actions of one man should not cast a shadow over such an excellent organization like the Gloucester Patriots, which serves so many children in our city, many of whom may have limited means to play sports,” Chief Campanello said. “This program provides a tremendous benefit to Gloucester, and we allege that Mr. Davis took advantage of the trust that was placed in him by literally taking money away from children and using it for himself.”

DAVIS will be summonsed to Gloucester District Court at a later date.

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

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Arlington Youth Counseling Center to Host Fifth Annual “Team up for AYCC” Women’s Soccer Tournament

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Town of Arlington

Department of Health and Human Services

Christine Bongiorno, Director
27 Maple St.
Arlington, MA 02476

Arlington Youth Counseling Center

Colleen Leger, Director
670 R Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02474
781-316-3255

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 16, 2014

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

Contact: Christine Bongiorno
Phone: 781-316-3171

**Media Advisory/Calendar Listing**

Arlington Youth Counseling Center to Host Fifth Annual “Team up for AYCC” Women’s Soccer Tournament

WHAT:

Women’s soccer and community support for mental health services are coming together again for the 5th Annual Team Up for AYCC Soccer Tournament.

WHEN:

Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:

The Peirce Turf Field behind Arlington High School. 869 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington.

WHY:

All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Arlington Youth Counseling Center (AYCC), a non-profit, community based mental health counseling center serving Arlington’s youth and families. AYCC is a fully licensed facility that provides individual, family and group counseling, psychiatric evaluation and medication treatment for a range of mental and behavioral health issues, including depression, anxiety, self-harm, family violence, psychiatric hospitalization, grief and loss, and substance abuse. AYCC serves all youth and families in Arlington, regardless of ability to pay and relies heavily upon donations to keep the programs viable. For further donations please go to https://secure.town.arlington.ma.us/aycc/ .

WHO:

Team up for AYCC is made possible with the support of generous sponsors, including: Platinum Sponsors, Helen Brach Foundation and Arlington Pediatric Associates; Gold Sponsor, Watertown Savings Bank; and Silver Sponsors, Cambridge Savings Bank, Belmont Orthodontics, Old New England Properties, Lalicata Landscape Services, Arlington Health and Fitness, Greater Boston Motor Sports, and Mount Auburn Hospital.

This exciting event draws women athletes and enthusiastic spectators from Arlington, Winchester, Lexington and beyond for a daylong event filled with competitive soccer, good food and music, and fun activities for the family, including soccer shooting competitions, face painting and a moon bounce. There will also be amazing raffle and silent auction items that will appeal to people of all ages. Everyone is welcome!

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