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Trick-or-Treating to Take Place Tomorrow in Tyngsborough

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Tyngsborough Police Department
Chief Richard D. Howe
20 Westford Road
Tyngsborough, MA 01879

For Immediate Release

Friday, Nov. 3, 2017

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

Trick-or-Treating to Take Place Tomorrow in Tyngsborough

TYNGSBOROUGH — Chief Richard D. Howe announces that Tyngsborough’s trick-or-treating festivities have been rescheduled following the serious storm that impacted the area earlier this week.

Official trick-or-treating hours are now scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 4, from 5-7 p.m.

“While we regret that Halloween festivities had to be postponed, doing so was ultimately in the best interest of the community,” Chief Howe said.

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Bedford, N.H. Police Provide Storm Update

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Bedford Police Department
John J. Bryfonski, Chief of Police
55 Constitution Drive
Bedford, NH 03110

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017

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

Bedford, N.H. Police Provide Storm Update

Trick-or-Treating Postponed to Nov. 5

BEDFORD, N.H. — Chief John J. Bryfonski and the Bedford Police Department seek to provide members of the public with an update on the conditions in town and the repair/clean-up efforts underway.

Bedford was hit hard by the overnight storm on Sunday. As a result, the Town of Bedford has postponed the official trick-or-treating day and time to Sunday, Nov. 5 from 2-6 p.m.

“It was deemed necessary to postpone trick-or-treating in order to ensure the safety of the children and families in our community as work crews perform their vital work,” Chief Bryfonski said.

Portions of the following roads remain closed Tuesday:

  • Oak Drive by #3
  • Old English Road by #11
  • Ministerial Road by #65
  • Ministerial Road by Chandler Road
  • McAllister Road by #28
  • Forest Drive by #80
  • Constance Street between #22-44
  • Buttonwood by Deacon
  • Barrington Drive
  • Meadowcrest Drive by #63
  • Pinecrest Drive by #54

NOTE: THIS LIST OF CONDITIONS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Chief Bryfonski urges residents who do not need to be on the roads to keep the streets clear to help crews work unabated. If you must be on the roads, use extreme caution.

Electrical hazards remain in town, and all residents and motorists are cautioned to avoid live or downed wires, even if you suspect the wires are cable or telephone lines. Downed wires pose hazards to all, and town crews must be assisted by Eversource on-site before final cleanups can be completed. Always keep a safe distance from downed wires.

Generator Safety

Approximately 15 percent of Eversource customers in Bedford remain without power at this time.

For those using generators, the Bedford Police Department urgently remind residents to use extreme caution and allow for proper ventilation. Never use a generator indoors or inside a garage. Keep generators away from HVAC air intakes.

For more generator safety tips, visit Redcross.org.

Free Drinking/Cooking Water Available 

Potable water is available at the Bedford Public Safety Complex, located at 55 Constitution Drive.

Decision on Schools Coming Wednesday Morning

The Bedford School District will inform the community as to whether or not schools will be open on Wednesday. That announcement is expected no later than 5 a.m. Wednesday.

“On behalf of the men and women of the Bedford Police Department, I wish to thank all of our residents for their patience and cooperation,” Chief Bryfonski said. “And as always, if you see something, say something.”

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Andover Postpones Trick-or-Treating to Sunday Night

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Town of Andover
Andrew P. Flanagan, Town Manager
36 Bartlet St.
Andover, MA 01810

townsealandoverFor Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017

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

Andover Postpones Trick-or-Treating to Sunday Night

ANDOVER — Town Manager Andrew Flanagan reports that due to damages caused by the weekend storm and the town’s ongoing recovery efforts, trick-or-treating has been moved to this weekend.

Halloween festivities will now be held on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 4 -7 p.m.

Trick-or-treating, which occurs every year in Andover on Oct. 31, was postponed due to Sunday night’s storm, which knocked out power to 80 percent of Andover. National Grid

continues to work to restore power to residents, businesses and municipal buildings, while the Department of Public Works focuses its efforts on clearing roadways of debris.

“Ensuring the safety of our community is our number one priority following Sunday night’s storm,” Town Manager Flanagan said. “Given that thousands of residents are still without power and that crews are still working on cleanup efforts, we felt it would be best to postpone trick-or-treating until this weekend. I want to thank the community for their patience during this process.”

Further updates on the recovery and restoration process in town will be provided later today.

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Georgetown Police Participate in Successful Trick-or-Trunk Event at Penn Brook School

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Georgetown Police Department
Donald C. Cudmore, Chief of Police
47 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833

For Immediate Release

Monday, Oct. 23, 2017

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

Georgetown Police Participate in Successful Trick-or-Trunk Event at Penn Brook School

GEORGETOWN — Chief Donald C. Cudmore is pleased to announce that the Georgetown Police Department participated in the second annual Halloween Trick-or-Trunk event earlier this month.

On Saturday, Oct. 14, from 3-5 p.m., hundreds of cars parked at Penn Brook School, 68 Elm St., and opened their trunks for students in kindergarten through sixth grade to collect some candy, play games and hang out with their friends.

Trick-or-Trunk first started last year after resident Jennifer Burgey, whose daughter is unable to spend multiple hours walking around neighborhoods trick or treating, approached School Resource Officer Henry Olshefsky about providing a more manageable Halloween experience. Georgetown Police then worked with Penn Brook School to make it happen, and Officer Olshefsky made sure to attend, along with members of the Georgetown Fire Department, to share in the fun with students.

Residents interested in participating in Trick-or-Trunk pay a small fee, which is donated to the Georgetown Special Education Parent Advisory Council. SEPAC works with Georgetown Public Schools to provide needed resources to the special education department. This year, participation in the event doubled, bringing in $3,000 for SEPAC, as opposed to $1,500 last October.

During Trick-or-Trunk, drivers decorated their vehicles to provide scary, fun and humorous experiences to children as they came by to collect their candy. From the Monsters Inc. and gumball machine cars, to a minivan that had its back tailgate set up like a jail, and the vehicle designed as a graveyard with scarecrows, there was a little something for everyone to truly get in the Halloween spirit. Students and parents also donned their favorite costumes as they made their way from trunk to trunk.

“This was a great event that really brought the community together to raise money for a community organization that helps make a difference for students at Georgetown Public Schools,” Chief Cudmore said. “I want to commend Officer Olshefsky for his work on making Trick-or-Trunk such a success in town. We hope next year brings out even more students, parents and decked out vehicles.”

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