WHITMAN — It is with deep regret that Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak reports that Jaxon Smith, a sixth grade student at Hanson Middle School, passed away Wednesday evening from the injuries suffered in a motor vehicle crash in Florida earlier this week.
Statement of Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak in Regard to Fatal Florida Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Whitman-Hanson Family
WHITMAN — It is with deep regret that Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak reports that a Whitman-Hanson family was involved in a fatal vehicle crash in Florida on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Statement from Whitman Police Chief Scott Benton
Chief Scott Benton releases a statement regarding recent allegations of officer misconduct.
A Statement from Blackstone Acting Police Chief Gregory Gilmore on Outcome of the Erika Murray Trial
BLACKSTONE — Acting Chief Gregory Gilmore issues the following statement to the community regarding the today’s verdict in the Erika Murray trial:
Statement of Avon Superintendent of Schools Paul Zinni Regarding Follow-up Actions after May 1 Incident
AVON — Superintendent of Schools Paul Zinni is today providing an update to students, faculty, staff and community members regarding actions taken by the school district after a knife was discovered in a student’s backpack.
Statement of the Toscano Family
WATERTOWN — The following is a statement from the family of Watertown Firefighter Joseph Toscano:
Statement from Newburyport Mayor Donna D. Holaday
NEWBURYPORT — The following is a statement from the City of Newburyport Mayor Donna D. Holaday regarding the death of former Mayor Alan Lavender.
Statement of Gloucester Interim Police Chief John McCarthy
I have been made aware that the Essex County District Attorney’s Office has forwarded pertinent materials to the Attorney General and U.S. Attorney Offices as it relates to the investigation of internal affairs within the department.
Statement of Newport, Vt. Police Chief Seth DiSanto Regarding School Resource Officer
NEWPORT, Vt. — Police Chief Seth DiSanto reports that the Newport Police Department, faced with having to cut one of its three specialty officers, has suspended its School Resource Officer (SRO) position. However, Chief DiSanto is currently working with other law enforcement partners to come up with a creative solution to maintain the program.
Statement of Stoneham Fire Chief Matthew Grafton
STONEHAM — Fire Chief Matthew Grafton issues the following statement in response to the death of Stoneham Firefighter David Atherton: