Monday, November 26, 2012
"There's nothing that I can compare to what I saw down there," said one of the 25 troopers that helped out after Sandy devastated nearby states.
Before Hurricane Sandy's full scope of devastation in New York and New Jersey was even known, 25 men and women from the Massachusetts State Police were on their way to assist those who had been displaced from their homes. "When I reached out to ask if the state police would be willing to field a group of 25 people, I already knew the answer," Undersecretary for Homeland Security and Director of MEMA, Kurt Schwartz said in a press conference in Framingham Monday afternoon. "The answer was a resounding yes." One of the troopers was Brian Dunn, who works out of the South Boston barracks. "There's nothing that I can compare to what I saw down there," said the 28-year veteran of the force. "We were there when they came home for the first time. …
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Framingham Girl Scouts made care packages for sister Girl Scouts in New Jersey. A shipment was delivered early this month.
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
Framingham Girl Scouts made care packages for sister Girl Scouts in New Jersey, who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Girl Scouts from several Troops in Framingham donated underwear, socks, hair care products and toiletries for Girl Scouts of North New Jersey Council. Girl Scout leader Shawn Granoff delivered the shipment to a church designated by the Girl Scout Council. The Framingham Girl Scouts are also working with Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Council to help those Scouts affected by Hurricane Sandy. Troop Leader Tracy Lampl is organizing the relief efforts for Framingham Scouts. The Scouts plan to make another delivery near Thanksgiving and another closed to the holidays.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Preventing people from looting their neighbors' homes is part of the troopers' work in New Jersey.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
New Jersey called; Massachusetts answered. The state of New Jersey asked for help with devastation in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, requesting that nearby states send law enforcement officers to help keep peace and order in the hardest-hit areas of New Jersey. On Saturday, a detachment of 25 troopers from the Massachusetts State Police, which is headquartered here in Framingham, was selected and sent, reporting to Fort Dix to be sworn in as police officers. The Massachusetts State Police officers are working with Louisiana State Police and New Jersey State Police in areas including Brick, Ocean Park, Seaside Heights and Palisades Park. Many of the Massachusetts State Police troopers are experienced with storm-related issues, especially …
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
Items can continue to be dropped off at 945 Salem End Rd until noon today, Nov. 10.
Brenda Crawshaw said she has seen a steady stream of cars in her driveway for the last 3 days. Since Framingham Patch published an article letting Framingham know she was coordinating donations for New York/New Jersey victims of Super Storm Sandy, she said boxes after boxes and bags after bags and containers have been dropped off. "I'm so blown away," said Crawshaw. "This is amazing. People are so incredibly generous. Framingham has really come through." People can continue to drop off items at her home at 945 Salem End Rd. until noon today, Nov. 10. Then, the items will be transported to New York and New Jersey. Crawshaw is working with a group called "Massachusetts - New York Relief Runs" to bring much-needed supplies. They're amassing …
Friday, November 9, 2012
Donations may be dropped off at Framingham Self-Storage through Nov. 18.
The West Suburban Chapter Massachusetts Mothers of Twins Association, with generous assistance from New England POD, Framingham Self Storage and Carmel Moversare collecting and sending items to New York and New Jersey locations in need! Julia Russ-Neff, the community outreach chair for the West Suburban Chapter Massachusetts Mothers of Twins Association said donations can be dropped off at: Framingham Self Storage, 160 Fountain St. Monday to Friday: a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m., closed on holidays. (The storage company is located across from Loring Arena.) Donations must be dropped off no later than Nov. 18 and should be limited to the items below. "Please bring items in good/new condition. We will be…
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Brenda Crawshaw
1:35 pm on Saturday, November 10, 2012
Oh my LORD! We just spent three hours sorting and rebagging and packing a HUGE panel truck! Donations poured in overnight and all morning and we are just so astounded at the generosity in this community. There will be more trucks going down next week so you can check out http://massnyreliefruns.webs.com/about-us for up to date information on most needed items. Thank you ALL who donated and who … more ›