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Whitman Police and Fire Departments Respond to Fatal Motorcycle Crash

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Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019

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

Whitman Police and Fire Departments Respond to Fatal Motorcycle Crash

WHITMAN — Police Chief Timothy Hanlon and Fire Chief Timothy Grenno report that the Whitman Police and Fire Departments responded to a fatal motorcycle crash Monday night.

The operator of the motorcycle, a 29-year-old Whitman man, died from his injuries after being transported to a local hospital.

At approximately 9:35 p.m., the Whitman Police and Fire Departments responded to the area of 360 High St. for a report of a crash.

Upon arrival, first responders located the victim, who was seriously injured. The man was taken by a Whitman Fire ambulance to Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. He later died from his injuries at the hospital.

The initial investigation indicates that the motorcycle operator struck two parked cars on High Street. The man was riding a 2012 Yamaha FZ1.

The cause of the crash remains under active investigation by the Whitman Police Department and State Police detectives assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office.

The State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section (CARS) and Crime Prevention and Control (CPAC) unit responded to assist with the investigation.

High Street was closed while the scene was still active and has since been reopened.

Any further inquiries about this incident should be referred to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office.

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Whitman Police and Fire Chiefs Invite Residents to 66th Annual Tri-Town Veterans Day Parade

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Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019

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

Whitman Police and Fire Chiefs Invite Residents to 66th Annual Tri-Town Veterans Day Parade

WHITMAN — Police Chief Timothy Hanlon and Fire Chief Timothy Grenno would like to invite residents and families from Whitman, Abington and Rockland to attend the 66th Annual Tri-Town Veterans Day Parade.

Each year, the three communities alternate hosting the parade and this year Whitman will serve as the host town. The parade is being organized by the Whitman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 697.

“This tradition has been going on for nearly 70 years and each town takes tremendous pride when it is their turn to host the Veterans Day Parade,” Chief Hanlon said. “The organizers have put in a lot of hard work to plan this year’s event in Whitman and we hope to see a large turnout and a lot of flags waving to show our veterans how much we support them.”

WHEN:

Monday, Nov. 11 beginning at 10 a.m.

WHERE:

The parade will begin on South Avenue, at Colebrook Boulevard, and will travel down South Avenue to Washington Street. The procession will turn right on Washington Street and will continue down the road and then turn right onto Park Avenue. The parade will then bear left onto Essex Street, go past the Whitman Public Safety building, and will end outside of the Whitman VFW at 95 Essex St.

WHAT:

The parade will feature police, fire and veteran groups from Whitman, Rockland and Abington. In addition, local color guards, school groups, youth groups and town officials will be participating in the procession.

Families can enjoy marching band performances, floats, antique cars and fire engines, horses and special groups of cars and trucks as the parade makes its way through downtown Whitman.

“We look forward to honoring our local veterans and all of those military members who have proudly served our country,” Chief Grenno said. “We have a lot of veterans in our three communities and it is an honor for the members of our department to take part in this tradition each year.”

 

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Whitman Police to Participate in National Coffee with a Cop Day Tomorrow

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Whitman Police Department
Chief Timothy Hanlon
20 Essex St
Whitman, MA 02382

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

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

Whitman Police to Participate in National Coffee with a Cop Day Tomorrow

WHITMAN — Chief Timothy Hanlon is pleased to invite residents to join members of the Whitman Police Department for their upcoming Coffee With A Cop events to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day tomorrow.

WHEN:

Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 7-9 a.m. and 9-11 a.m.

WHERE:

  • Dunkin Donuts, 811 Bedford St. (Route 18), from 7-9 a.m.
  • Restoration Coffee, 401 South Ave., from 9-11 a.m.

  • Marylou’s Coffee, 564 Washington St., from 9-11 a.m.

WHAT:

Members of the community are encouraged to join the Whitman Police Department for a group of informal gatherings over coffee tomorrow. The gatherings will give residents and officers a chance to meet and interact with one another, as well as an opportunity for residents to ask questions and express any concerns they may have.

“Anytime we get to sit down and speak one-on-one with our residents in a relaxed setting like at the coffee shop is great,” Chief Hanlon said. “I have participated in past Coffee with a Cop events in town, but this will be my first one as chief. I am really looking forward to it.”

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Whitman Fire Department Offers Tips to Make a Family Emergency Plan During Emergency Preparedness Month

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Whitman Fire Department
Timothy J. Grenno, Fire Chief
56 Temple St.
Whitman, MA 02382

For Immediate Release

Friday, Sept. 20, 2019

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

Whitman Fire Department Offers Tips to Make a Family Emergency Plan During Emergency Preparedness Month

WHITMAN — Chief Timothy Grenno and the Whitman Fire Department would like to offer residents tips about making an emergency plan to prepare your family for an emergency during Emergency Preparedness Month.

September has been declared by Governor Charlie Baker to be Emergency Preparedness Month. Residents are encouraged to use resources provided by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to prepare themselves, their family, their property and their community for an emergency or natural disaster.

Families should have an emergency plan prepared for all members of the household to know what to do, how to find each other and how to communicate during an emergency situation.

Emergency plans should include everyone in your household including individuals with access and functional needs, seniors and children. Consider familiarizing yourself with the emergency plans that are in place at your workplace, children’s school or daycare or other places where your family spends time.

“In the midst of Emergency Preparedness Month, we would like to remind everyone to make and practice a family emergency plan and know what emergency plans exist in places where your family spends time,” Chief Grenno said. “In case of an emergency, it’s crucial to have a thorough and rehearsed plan in place.”

MEMA offers several tips to make an emergency plan for your family:

Establish Meeting Locations and Emergency Contact Plans

  • Select two family meeting locations where your family can reunite after a disaster. Choose one close to home and one farther away in case you are asked to evacuate or cannot return to the area.
  • Ask an out-of-state friend or relative to serve as your family’s emergency contact. After a disaster, it may be easier to call long distance to unaffected areas.
  • Provide every family member with the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact and make sure each family member has a cellphone or a prepaid phone card.
  • Inform your emergency contact of any family member’s special needs or medical issues.
  • List emergency contacts in cellphones as “ICE” (in case of emergency), which will make it easier for emergency management personnel to contact the right person in case an emergency responder needs to make a call on your behalf.
  • Identify alternative communication methods: texting or social media can also be effective tools to let friends and family know your location and status during an emergency.

Plan How to Evacuate

  • Identify and practice how you will exit your home.
  • Establish possible evacuation routes to ensure you are able to get to your designated meeting location(s).
  • Identify available modes of transportation. Make arrangements with family, neighbors or friends if you don’t have personal transportation.
  • Review tips to safely evacuate.

Plan How to Shelter in Place

  • Designate safe room(s) within your home. They should have as few windows or doors as possible and access to television, radio and telephones or cell service.
  • Make sure you have necessary supplies and can access your emergency kit.
  • If you receive medical treatments or home health care services, work with your medical provider to determine how to maintain care and service if you are unable to leave your home for a period of time.
  • Review tips to safely shelter in place.

Practice Your Plan

  • Practice your emergency plan at least two to three times a year with all members of your family.
  • To practice your plan, test your emergency communications plan, assemble at your meeting locations and practice your evacuation routes. Update your plan with any changes, if necessary, after you practice.

Emergency Preparedness for Pets and Animals

  • Your evacuation plan should include pets. Since you will not know how long you will be gone, you must take your pets with you.
  • Be sure necessary pet supplies are included in your emergency kit. This may include: collars, leashes, harnesses, cages and/or carriers to transport and house your pets; medications and medical records; food, water and bowls; familiar items for comfort such as toys, treats or blankets; cat litter, litter pan and litter scoop; updated photo of your pet in case you are separated; and information on medical conditions, behavior problems and veterinarian contact information.
  • Your plan should identify possible pet-friendly locations, including: a friend or relative’s home; temporary shelter facilities in your community; pet-friendly hotels, motels, campgrounds or boarding/kennel facilities both inside and outside your local area; or veterinarians or local animal shelters which may provide emergency shelter for pets in a disaster.
  • Large animals and exotic pets may require additional preparedness steps. Consider transport, personnel and other supplies or equipment that may be needed to care for these animals.
  • Make sure your pets wear collars with their current license and rabies tags. Attach your telephone number and/or the address of your evacuation site. If your pet has a microchip, be sure that the information is updated to reflect your current phone number and address.
  • During or after an emergency leash your pets when they go outside and keep them close. Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and your pet may become confused or lost.

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