WEST NEWBURY — Chief Jeffrey Durand and the West Newbury Police Department would like to provide cold weather safety and winter driving tips to residents as temperatures continue to drop.
Town of West Newbury Urges Continued Vigilance as COVID-19 Risk Remains High and Holidays Approach
WEST NEWBURY — The Town of West Newbury Board of Health urges residents to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 as the community remains at high risk for the disease, and to review the state’s health and safety guidance as they finalize plans and prepare for their holiday celebrations this year.
West Newbury Fire Department Shares Permit Information Ahead of 2021 Open Burning Season
WEST NEWBURY — Chief Michael Dwyer announces that residents will be able to apply for 2021 open burning season permits at the end of the month.
West Newbury Fire Company to Host Annual Santa’s Ride Event
WEST NEWBURY — Chief Michael Dwyer and the West Newbury Fire Company are pleased to announce that Santa Claus will be teaming up with first responders over the next couple of weeks to collect non-perishable food items to help those in need this holiday season.
West Newbury Police Department Participates in Toys for Tots Program
WEST NEWBURY — Chief Jeffrey Durand is pleased to share that the West Newbury Police Department is participating in the Toys for Tots program this month.
West Newbury Fire and Police to Hold “Truck-or-Treat” Halloween Event
WEST NEWBURY — Fire Chief Michael Dwyer and Police Chief Jeffrey Durand are pleased to share that the West Newbury Fire and Police Departments will be holding a Fire “Truck-or-Treat” event this weekend.
West Newbury Police Officers Awarded Letters of Recognition After Successfully Deescalating Potentially Violent Situation
WEST NEWBURY — Chief Jeff Durand reports that he has formally commended two West Newbury Police Officers for going above and beyond the call of duty recently in helping to de-escalate a potentially violent situation involving a person with access to several weapons who was apparently suffering a mental health emergency.
West Newbury Emergency Management Agency Provides Severe Weather Safety Tips Ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias
WEST NEWBURY — Emergency Management Director Lee Delp and the West Newbury Emergency Management Agency, and Fire Chief Michael Dwyer and the West Newbury Fire Department, recommend that residents take the necessary safety precautions to prepare themselves for potentially serious storm impacts as Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to impact New England this afternoon.
Pentucket Elementary School Students To Compete in Remote Invention Convention U.S. Nationals
WEST NEWBURY — Superintendent Justin Bartholomew is pleased to share that five elementary school students in the district will represent the Northern New England region in the remotely held Henry Ford Annual Invention Convention U.S. Nationals this June.
West Newbury Police and Fire Departments Temporarily Suspend Walk-in Services
WEST NEWBURY — Fire Chief Michael Dwyer and Police Chief Jeffrey Durand report that the West Newbury Police and Fire Departments are suspending walk-in services temporarily to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, the illness associated with the novel coronavirus, to staff and the public.