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Bicyclists, keep yourself and others safe by obeying traffic rules!
Don’t be a distracted walker! Whether you’re in the city, or the suburbs, be aware of your surroundings so you don’t put yourself or drivers in danger. Common sense saves lives!
For Immediate Release
Monday, June 1, 2015
Contact: John Guilfoil
617-993-0003
john@jgpr.net
WEST NEWBURY — With summer right around the corner and increasingly hot weather, Chief Lisa A. Holmes and the West Newbury Police Department are urging residents to follow safety precautions around the pool.
The American Red Cross reports that over 200 children drown in backyards swimming pools each year. In order to keep your pool safe and avoid accidents, Chief Holmes suggests the following tips:
“We want our residents to be able to enjoy the warm weather safely,” Chief Holmes said. “Relaxing at the pool is a great way to stay cool, but there is a great risk for accidents to occur. We strongly encourage pool owners to follow the tips provided and swimmers, especially children, to be cautious so everyone can enjoy the summer safely.”
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For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Contact: John Guilfoil
617-993-0003
john@jgpr.net
WEST NEWBURY — Chief Lisa A. Holmes and the West Newbury Police Department are teaming up with the Massachusetts Highway Safety Division to help keep everyone safe on the roadways this summer.
As everyone knows, the summer months bring an influx of people to the roads, sidewalks and on bicycles, making traffic and safety regulations more important than ever.
Chief Holmes reminds motorists and pedestrians of the following:
Put your smartphone away! This applies to drivers and pedestrians alike. Nobody on the roadways should have their head buried in a cell phone.
Always wear your seat belt. Seat belts save lives!
Two hands on the wheel, two eyes on the road. Avoid distractions — phone conversations, grooming, eating, text messages, and taking selfies can wait!
“We all know that texting and other forms of distracted driving are dangerous habits,” Chief Holmes said. “Especially during these busy summer months, the West Newbury Police Department encourages you and your loved ones to put down your phone or other distractions while driving. Common sense saves lives!”
The Highway Safety Division has put together YouTube videos to remind drivers to avoid distracted driving and to always wear their safety belts:
Stay safe!
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Groveland Police Department
Robert Kirmelewicz, Chief of Police
Public Safety Building
181 Main St.
Groveland, MA 01834
West Newbury Police Department
Lisa A. Holmes, Chief of Police
Public Safety Building
401 Main St.
West Newbury, MA 01985
West Newbury Fire Department
Michael Dwyer, Fire Chief
Public Safety Building
401 Main St.
West Newbury, MA 01985
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net
WEST NEWBURY — Groveland and West Newbury Police and Fire Officials conducted a simulated fatal motor vehicle crash in front of 400 students in the junior and senior classes at Pentucket Regional High School this week.
The demonstration occurred on Tuesday afternoon and was meant to instill the importance of responsible decision making in students before their prom on May 22.
“This is an important event for students to see, as it shows how certain decisions can have negative ramifications on themselves, their friends and their family,” Groveland Fire Chief Robert Lay said. “The simulation offers a real-life look into how first responders handle a fatal car crash and the sadness surrounding the incident.”
During the event, two cars were placed together, as if they had crashed. Six student actors from the high school theater department portrayed a drunken driver and passengers in both vehicles.
“Students should think twice before drinking and driving or getting into a vehicle with someone who is under the influence of alcohol,” West Newbury Police Chief Lisa Holmes said. “We hope to see teenagers act responsibly this weekend at prom to ensure a safe night for all involved.”
Groveland and West Newbury Police, along with Groveland, West Newbury and Merrimac Fire, responded to investigate. EMS also arrived to provide medical treatment to passengers.
One passenger was extracted from a car and pronounced dead on the scene. Others were treated for serious injuries and removed from the vehicles by stretcher to be taken to the hospital.
Police determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol. He was placed in handcuffs and arrested.
“It is always a sad situation when a motor vehicle operator chooses to drink and drive,” Groveland Deputy Police Chief Jeffrey Gillen said. “In this situation, a life that could have been spared was lost.”
To conclude the simulation, a hearse from Paul C. Rodgers & Sons Funeral Homes arrived to take away the body of the deceased as the students watched.
“We think it’s important to offer this presentation on a regular basis to remind students that when they get behind the wheel they’re responsible for not only themselves, but their passengers as well,” West Newbury Fire Chief Michael Dwyer said. “It’s always devastating to respond to call of a motor vehicle fatality.”
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For Immediate Release
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Contact: John Guilfoil
617-993-0003
john@jgpr.net
WEST NEWBURY — Police Chief Lisa A. Holmes is pleased to report that the West Newbury Police Department was recently awarded funding through the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $24,960.14.
A total of $1 million was available to municipal law enforcement agencies across the Commonwealth, to address law enforcement equipment and technology needs. The West Newbury Police Department will be using the grant to replace the aging Mobile Data Terminals in each of its police cruisers.
The grant is very timely. The computers were past the end of their expected lifespan, and the department was actively looking to replace them due to their age and issues with reliability.
“The West Newbury Police Department is very pleased to have been chosen to receive this award,” Chief Holmes said. “The funding will be used to maintain the Department’s position as a modern public safety agency that embraces the latest technology resources.”
About the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program:
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants & Research (OGR) is responsible for administering the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, a grant program originating from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. The JAG Program is authorized by the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, and is designed to provide funding to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on local needs and conditions.
The JAG Program provides critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas including law enforcement; prosecution and court programs; prevention and education programs; corrections and community corrections; drug treatment and enforcement; crime victim and witness initiatives; and planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
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For Immediate Release
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015
Contact: 617-993-0003
WEST NEWBURY — Police Officer Brian Warne will be participating in a 3,000-mile bicycle race called RAAM (Race Across America) to raise money and support the cause of Domestic Violence Awareness.
This year’s race begins on June 14, 2015. Officer Warne will be cycling from Oceanside, Calif. to Annapolis, Md. in about six-days.
The race, now in its 34th year, raises millions of dollars each year for a wide variety of charitable causes.
RAAM is recognized as one of the world’s toughest endurance bicycle races. It remains one of the most respected and longest running endurance sports events in the world. During the race, Warne will be climbing more than 170,000 feet, which is roughly the distance from the ground to the edge of space and almost four times the altitude of Mt. Everest.
“Riding a bicycle for a few days is nothing compared to what victims of domestic violence go through every day,” Officer Warne said. “Domestic violence affects every community across the country, and I am proud to pedal my way across the nation calling attention to this issue.”
Racers come from all over the world to participate in RAAM. Competitors from 35 countries have participated in past years, from every continent.
This race serves as a platform for raising money. In the last five years alone, RAAM racers have raised well over $5 million for charitable causes. This year, race organizers are hoping to top that figure.
“I applaud the efforts of Officer Warne, both in terms of his athletic abilities and the cause he is supporting,” said West Newbury Police Chief Lisa A. Holmes. “I wish him the best of luck as he crosses the country raising awareness of domestic violence.”
Officer Warne, 53, has been with the West Newbury Police Department since 1998. He has been competitively racing bicycles with Riverside Cycles, located in Newburyport. He has placed in numerous traditional and cyclo cross races throughout New England and has even raced up Mount Washington on a bicycle, in a time of 1 hour and 24 minutes.
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Welcome to the brand new website of the West Newbury Police Department!
Special thanks to John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC for the design!
WEST NEWBURY — Police Chief Art Reed and Fire Chief Michael Dwyer report that the West Newbury Police and Fire Departments responded to Main Street this morning after a man fell from a moving trailer and suffered serious injuries.
The West Newbury Police Department earned accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) for the first time.
