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West Newbury Fire Department Mourns Passing of Former Assistant Chief

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West Newbury Fire Department
Michael Dwyer, Fire Chief
Public Safety Building
401 Main St.
West Newbury, MA 01985

West Newbury Fire Department logoFor Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 18, 2019

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

West Newbury Fire Department Mourns Passing of Former Assistant Chief

WEST NEWBURY — Chief Michael Dwyer and the West Newbury Fire Department regret to announce that retired Assistant Fire Chief Glenn Coffin has died.

Assistant Chief Coffin, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Nov. 15. He served the town for over 45 years, achieving the second-highest rank in the department and at one time worked as a part-time dispatcher. He was the grandfather of Firefighter Cooper Carifio of the West Newbury Fire Department and Rowley Fire Department.

“We are thankful for Assistant Chief Coffin’s many dedicated years of service to our community,” Chief Dwyer said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”

Assistant Chief Coffin was born July 28, 1941 in Amesbury. He graduated from Amesbury High School in 1959 and then spent more than 30 years at Western Electric as a computer programmer. He was passionate about firefighting, freemasonry and sports of all competitive levels. He enjoyed being a spectator at all high school sporting events, especially when his grandchildren were involved.

Visiting hours will be Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 4-8 p.m. at the Highland Chapel of Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, located at 2 Hillside Ave. in Amesbury.

The officers and members of St. Mark’s Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Newburyport will conduct Masonic Services at the start of visiting hours at 4 p.m.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. at the West Newbury Congregational Church located at 308 Main St.

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West Newbury Juvenile Arrested, Charged with Making Threats against Pentucket Regional High School via Social Media

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-752-9877

Email: [email protected]

West Newbury Juvenile Arrested, Charged with Making Threats against Pentucket Regional High School via Social Media

WEST NEWBURY — West Newbury Police Chief Jeffrey Durand, Merrimac Police Chief Eric M. Shears and Pentucket Regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew report that, after a thorough investigation overnight into reports of threatening social media posts made in the past 24 hours, a suspect has been arrested and now faces a felony charge.

A JUVENILE MALE, AGE 15, OF WEST NEWBURY has been arrested and charged with Threat of Dangerous Items to Disrupt a School, Public Building, or Transport. (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 269, § 14, a felony)

Rumors started to circulate this week that this juvenile had made threats over social media, however no direct report was made, and no direct evidence of a threatening social media post was found by the West Newbury Police Department.

However, last evening, numerous students and school families in Merrimac and West Newbury came forward with information about new posts, allegedly made by the suspect, in which he makes threats to commit a violent act at the school. The suspect is a sophomore at Pentucket Regional High School. The police departments worked together throughout the night and, after an investigation and with the assistance of the Essex District Attorney’s Office, West Newbury Police today received and executed an arrest warrant.

The school district has worked cooperatively with the police departments throughout this incident. The school district has taken its own action against the suspect, consistent with its code of student conduct.

The police chiefs and Superintendent Bartholomew offer their praise for those who brought forward information leading to this arrest.

“Our community is our eyes and ears, and this case exemplifies the principle of ‘if you see something, say something,'” Chief Durand said. “In this situation, members our community were not willing to tolerate threats against their high school, and they came forward to police.”

No weapons were found during the arrest of the suspect. Police do not believe there is any active danger to the school community, however out of an abundance of caution, the West Newbury Police will have an increased police presence at the high school in on Wednesday. Wednesday is the first day of school for students since Nov. 8.

Anyone with further information should contact the West Newbury Police Department at 978-363-1212. Any family with questions or concerns may contact the police department or Superintendent Bartholomew’s office at 978-363-2280.

The suspect will face arraignment in Newburyport Juvenile Court.

Pentucket schools will operate on their normal schedules on Wednesday.

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

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A Statement from West Newbury Police Chief Jeffrey Durand

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West Newbury Police Department
Jeffrey Durand, Chief of Police
401 Main St.
West Newbury, MA 01985

For Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 11, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Office: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

A Statement from West Newbury Police Chief Jeffrey Durand

WEST NEWBURY — The following is a statement from West Newbury Police Chief Jeffrey Durand:

“The West Newbury Police Department has been made aware of rumors circulating on social media about a potential threat of violence made toward Pentucket Regional High School.

“The department has investigated these rumors and has found them to be unsubstantiated. At this time, it is believed that there is no credible threat toward the school.

“Out of an abundance of caution, West Newbury Police will have an increased police presence at the high school in the coming days. We will also continue to work closely with the Pentucket Regional School District on this matter.

“Chief Durand urges anyone with information about a potential threat to contact the West Newbury Police Department at 978-363-1212.”

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District Announces Pentucket “P” Survey Results

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Pentucket Regional School District
Superintendent Justin Bartholomew
22 Main Street
West Newbury, MA 01985

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

District Announces Pentucket “P” Survey Results

Approximately 840 people voted in favor of the official Pentucket “P.” (Courtesy Image Pentucket Regional School District)

WEST NEWBURY — Superintendent Justin Bartholomew is pleased to announce that the Pentucket community has selected an official “P” to represent the district’s brand.

The district issued an online survey open to all students, staff, parents and guardians, alumni and community members on Wednesday, Oct. 2, presenting three options for the district’s official Pentucket “P.”

In the past, a variety of stylized versions of the letter have been used to adorn sports uniforms, district themed supplies, school spirit apparel and other district related designs.

“There so many variations of the Pentucket “P,” but we want our district to be better represented with one, official “P” that stands out and clearly identifies itself as belonging to our community,” Superintendent Bartholomew said. “It’s been an exciting, fun project, and the community was really receptive to the idea.”

More than 1,300 people participated in the Pentucket “P” survey earlier this month. Of those who participated in the survey, approximately 64.6% voted in favor of the winning Pentucket “P.”

The district began meeting with potential vendors to design the official Pentucket “P” last spring, and has selected Varisty Brands for the project.

The official Pentucket seal will not change as a result of the branding initiative.

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