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Town of Wrentham Appoints Chad Lovett as New Director of Facilities and Capital Planning

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Town of Wrentham
Kevin Sweet, Town Administrator
79 South St.
Wrentham, MA 02093

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019

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

Town of Wrentham Appoints Chad Lovett as New Director of Facilities and Capital Planning

WRENTHAM — Town Administrator Kevin Sweet is pleased to announce that Chad Lovett has been appointed Wrentham’s new Director of Facilities and Capital Planning.

Lovett has an extensive background as a leader in facilities and construction management. He has over 20 years of experience in construction management and previously worked in the private sector as a national Director of Facilities and Maintenance, Director of Construction and Maintenance, Project Manager and Drafter/Planner.

In his work, Lovett provided facilities leadership for a large multi-site grocery chain spread throughout the United States, directed over $55 million in annual facilities spending over 160,000 work orders, managed the development and deployment of an electronic work order management system, oversaw implementation of preventative maintenance programs and managed regulatory compliance.

Lovett is certified as a Retail Facilities Management Professional (RFMP) and holds an unrestricted Massachusetts Construction Supervisor license. In addition, he served five years on the Finance Committee of his former hometown of Abington, including a year as its Chairman.

“Chad’s career has been dedicated to facilities and construction management, giving him the significant level of experience that he now brings to the Town of Wrentham,” Town Administrator Sweet said. “We are excited to welcome Chad to this role and look forward to seeing how he will benefit the town.”

Lovett began in his new role on Monday, Aug.12.

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King Philip Healthy KP Coalition Launches Underage Drinking Awareness Campaign

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 24, 2019

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

King Philip Healthy KP Coalition Launches Underage Drinking Awareness Campaign

WRENTHAM — Superintendent Paul Zinni is pleased to share that Healthy KP recently launched a sticker campaign to promote underage drinking awareness.

Healthy KP is a coalition of community volunteers, students, administrators, educators, parents, and police and fire officials that works to prevent the use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco among students. The coalition was formed earlier this fall.

The Healthy KP Substance Use Prevention Coalition’s Sticker Shock Awareness Campaign began on Thursday, May 30, and ended on Wednesday, June 5. The initiative sought to curb teen drinking and substance use before King Philip Regional High School’s prom on Friday, June 7, and graduation, on Sunday, June 9.

Healthy KP printed 1,000 stickers for the campaign, which each read “Make the Right Choice for You and For Them,” “Don’t Provide Alcohol to Minors,” and “Penalties Include Up to a Year in Jail and/or $2,000 Fine.”

Healthy KP was given permission by 10 local pizza establishments to place the stickers on their pizza boxes, including Aroma’s Italian Pizza and Roast Beef of Norfolk, EagleBrook Restaurant and Pizza Express of Norfolk, Norfolk Town Pizza, Plainville House of Pizza, South Street Pizza of Plainville, Cafe Assisi of Wrentham, The Tavern Restaurant of Wrentham, Town Pizza of Wrentham and Wrentham House of Pizza.

A group of 11 students volunteered to place the stickers on the boxes, including three students from King Philip High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club. Six community volunteers also volunteered to support the sticker shock awareness campaign.

The campaign was supported by a Substance Prevention grant from the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office.

“Teen substance abuse is a huge concern during prom and graduation season, and this campaign was a great way to spread awareness about this issue in our communities,” said Kip Lewis, a member of Healthy KP and Assistant Principal of King Philip Regional High School. “We were fortunate that the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office supported this initiative, and thankful that they recognized our mission to promote healthy, safe decisions among our students.”

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Town of Wrentham to Host Public Forum on Route 1 Rezoning 

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Town of Wrentham
Kevin Sweet, Town Administrator
79 South St.
Wrentham, MA 02093

For Immediate Release

Friday, June 14, 2019

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

Town of Wrentham to Host Public Forum on Route 1 Rezoning 

There are currently seven differently zoned districts in the approximately two mile stretch of Route 1 that passes through Wrentham. Proposed rezoning would create three zoning districts that would better support economic development, preserve natural resources and improve traffic. (Courtesy Image Town of Wrentham)

WRENTHAM — Town Administrator Kevin Sweet is pleased to announce that the town of Wrentham is holding a public forum next week on the proposed rezoning for the Route 1 corridor.

WHEN:

Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m.

WHERE:

Wrentham Senior Center, 400 Taunton St.

WHAT:

The Town of Wrentham invites residents and members of the public to attend the first of several forums that will take place over the coming months about proposed rezoning for the Route 1 corridor. The Planning Board will also hold a public hearing on the proposed zoning changes late this summer.

Residents will be asked to vote on the zoning changes at the Fall Town Meeting in November.

A presentation will be given at the forum by Cathy McCabe, a specialist in strategic planning and economic development and principal of McCabe Enterprises, about the current zoning and it’s challenges, the process through which the proposed rezoning was developed and the benefits the zoning changes would offer. The forum will also include a working group session, light refreshments and opportunities for residents to share their thoughts, opinions, questions and concerns.

“We are looking forward to sharing the proposed rezoning with residents, and hearing their thoughts and questions,” Town Administrator Sweet said. “Rezoning this corridor is a major undertaking for our town and will have significant implications for years to come, and it’s an exciting opportunity for us all to shape the economic development of Wrentham.”

Today, there are seven zoning districts within the approximately two-mile stretch of Route 1 in Wrentham. The proposed zoning changes would replace those districts with three new ones designed to better support future development while preserving natural resources in the area. The plans also include traffic improvements.

The proposed new zoning would not impact current businesses or organizations operating in the area.

Town Administrator Sweet, Planning Director Rachel Benson, and other representatives from town boards and committees will be present at the forum.

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Town of Wrentham to Kick Off Summer with 2nd Annual Bushwacker5 Trail Race

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Town of Wrentham
Kevin Sweet, Town Administrator
79 South St.
Wrentham, MA 02093

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

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

Town of Wrentham to Kick Off Summer with 2nd Annual Bushwacker5 Trail Race

WRENTHAM — Town Administrator Kevin Sweet is pleased to share that the Town of Wrentham will host its 2nd annual Bushwacker5 trail race this weekend.

WHEN:

Saturday, June 8. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Race begins at 9 a.m.

Race awards ceremony and buffet begins at 1 p.m.

WHERE:

Check-in at Sweatt Beach. The course runs along the Wollomonopoag Trails.

The awards ceremony and buffet will be held at Parker’s Pub on Shears Street.

WHAT:

To kick off the summer season, the Town of Wrentham is hosting its second annual Bushwacker5, a 5K race open to runners, walkers and hikers of all ages.

The 5K course runs through the Wollomonopoag Trails. The trials pass through the Wollomonopoag Conservation area, one of 11 conservation land properties in Wrentham. The 5K race is held each year in an effort to promote awareness for the town’s trails and open space.

“Wrentham is fortunate to have so much beautiful town-owned conservation land, and this 5K provides a great opportunity for everyone to get outside and enjoy these trails,” Town Administrator Sweet said. “The 5K is also a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together, and I encourage anyone interested to sign up and join in on the fun this weekend.”

Awards will be given to the top three runners in Saturday’s race.

Registration is $20 for teens and children age 17 and younger and $30 for adults age 18 and older. On the day of the race, registration will cost $25 for children and teens under 17 and $35 for adults more than 18-years-old. To register online, click here.

The registration fee covers participation in the officially timed 5K, use of Sweatt Beach for the day, including family, a catered buffet lunch and one complimentary beer at Parker’s Pub on Shears Street, a Bushwacker5 sticker and a Bushwacker5 mason jar glass.

Official 2019 Bushwacker5 t-shirts will be available for sale on Saturday.

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