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Northeast Metro Tech Invites Community to Attend Open House for Available Spots in Class of 2022

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Northeast Metro Tech
Superintendent David DiBarri
100 Hemlock Road
Wakefield, MA 01880

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 10, 2019

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

Northeast Metro Tech Invites Community to Attend Open House for Available Spots in Class of 2022

WAKEFIELD — Superintendent David DiBarri would like to invite freshmen interested in attending Northeast Metro Tech to come to an open house later this month.

WHEN:

Wednesday, May 22 from 6-7:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Northeast Metro Tech, 100 Hemlock Road

WHAT:

Northeast currently has available spots for the class of 2022 in several technical areas of study, including:

  • Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
  • Business Technology
  • Cosmetology
  • Culinary Arts
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Robotics & Automation

Tours will be available for students to visit the six shops and faculty will be available to answer questions on academics, sports clubs and admissions.

“For students in ninth grade who are thinking about making a change, we encourage you to attend and learn more about the great opportunities here at Northeast,” Superintendent DiBarri said.

Those who have already submitted an application for 10th grade do not need to submit a second application. Contact Wanda DeLeon in the admissions office for any changes at 781-246-0810, ext.1302.

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Wakefield Fire Department Battles House Fire

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Wakefield Fire Department
Fire Chief Michael Sullivan
One Union St.
Wakefield, MA 01880

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

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

Wakefield Fire Department Battles House Fire

WAKEFIELD — Chief Michael Sullivan reports that the Wakefield Fire Department saved a home this afternoon when fire broke out inside a wall.

Firefighters responded to 72 Outlook Road at 4:41 p.m. Wednesday after the homeowner called 911 to report smoke in the house.

Fire units under the command of Captain Thomas Purcell arrived within minutes to find a fire extending inside a concealed wall space on the exterior of the single family home.  Crews quickly initiated an attack on the fire, using a chainsaw to open the outside wall on both sides of the chimney. A small fire was discovered in this concealed space, and it was quickly extinguished.

A wall and ceiling inside the living room in the area of the fireplace was also opened up to check for fire extension, but the fast actions by firefighters stopped the fire in its tracks and spared the home from sustaining serious damage. There was some smoke damage in the home, however.

No injuries were reported.

The fire was determined to have been caused by the homeowner, who had been using a propane torch to burn off vegetation was was growing around the exterior of the home.

The residents were allowed to return home tonight after the Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department determined it was safe to restore electrical service to the building.

Firefighters cleared the scene at 5:39 p.m. The Stoneham Fire Department provided station coverage during the incident.

Chief Sullivan praised the first responding firefighters for quickly knocking down the fire.

“Our Wakefield firefighters were able to quickly open up the exterior wall to locate and stop the fire, confining it to one area and saving the residence,” Chief Sullivan said.

The Wakefield Fire Department cautions residents against the unsafe burning of vegetation near a residence.

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Wakefield Fire Department Responding to Minor Hazmat Incident

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Wakefield Fire Department
Fire Chief Michael Sullivan
One Union St.
Wakefield, MA 01880

For Immediate Release

Thursday, April 18, 2019

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

Wakefield Fire Department Responding to Minor Hazmat Incident

WAKEFIELD — Chief Michael Sullivan reports that the Wakefield Fire Department is responding to a low-tier hazardous materials incident in town.

A state hazmat team has been dispatched to 19 Fairmount Ave. to respond to Tier 1 activation, following a report by a resident that he dropped a mercury thermometer in his home.

Upon assembly of the team, two of the five team members will don hazmat suits and enter the home, where they will conduct air sampling tests and test the contents of the bag where the thermometer was disposed. The team will then further isolate the substance and prepare it for proper disposal.

Following an initial investigation, Wakefield Fire determined that the resident double-bagged the damaged thermometer and has since obtained medical attention for an unrelated matter. The homeowner reported to firefighters that he did not suffer mercury contamination as a result of the spill, but may obtain further tests as a precaution.

“Though it may seem small, this resident did the right thing by calling and reporting this incident,” Chief Sullivan said. “I’m confident that the hazmat team will thoroughly examine the man’s home to ensure it is safe.”

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Wakefield Police and Fire Respond after Car Crashes Through Restaurant Storage Area

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Wakefield Police Department
Rick Smith, Chief of Police
1 Union St.
Wakefield, MA 01880Wakefield Fire Department
Fire Chief Michael Sullivan
One Union St.
Wakefield, MA 01880

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

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

Wakefield Police and Fire Respond after Car Crashes Through Restaurant Storage Area

No Injuries Reported

WAKEFIELD — Fire Chief Michael Sullivan and Police Chief Rick Smith report that the Wakefield Police and Fire Departments responded to a local restaurant this morning after receiving calls that a car had crashed into the building.

Firefighters and police officers responded to the McDonald’s restaurant, located at 572 Main St., at 7 a.m. Upon arrival, rescuers found that a vehicle had driven into the walk-in refrigeration unit in the rear of the building that stores much of the restaurant’s food.

The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, a 67-year-old woman, was being assisted by McDonald’s employees and had been brought into the main restaurant when rescuers arrived. She was evaluated at the scene by firefighters and she was found to have not sustained any serious injuries. She was transported to Winchester Hospital for evaluation.

The restaurant itself was undamaged. Power was cut to the refrigeration unit, and there was damage to the unit, lighting systems and food inside, but the refrigeration equipment was not damaged.

The crash is under investigation by the Wakefield Police Department. The restaurant was allowed to remain open after consulting with the Wakefield Building Inspector and Wakefield Health Inspector.

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