The Wrentham Times

Registration Extended for DARE to Dream Summer Program

The registration deadline for DARE to Dream Summer Day Program is extended to June 8. The program's organizers request all registrations are in by that date to help in placing orders for tickets, buses, t-shirts and food. Registration forms are available at www.daretodreamsummer.com.

Registration Open for Dare to Dream Summer Program

Registration forms are available for the Dare to Dream Summer Day program. Visit www.daretodreamsummer.com to access information dates and registration forms. There is also information on the Date to Dream Facebook page.

Dare to Dream Summer Program Dates:

Grade 6 entering grade 7 June 25-29 (M-F)
Grade 7 entering grade 8 July 9-13 (M-F)
Grade 3 program July 16 and 17 (Monday, Tuesday)
Grade 4 entering grade 5 July 30- Aug 3 (M-F)
Grade 5 entering grade 6 Aug 6-10 (M-F)

In our 25 years serving our local communities we are looking forward to another fun filled summer in 2018!

DA Morrissey hosts training For School Resource Officers

Officers from ten local departments – including Steve Hearon from Wrentham – took part in a two-day seminar for School Resource Officers sponsored by Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey. The course instructor, Michelle Palladini, is a detective with the Norfolk Police Department assigned as school resource officer at King Philip Middle School. She presents across the region to other officers, parents and teachers. The program name is the acronym for Leadership, Empowerment, Awareness, and Protection.

“Modern SRO’s are not just stationed at our schools like detail officers at a sporting event, they are – ideally – integrated into the life of the school and the lives of the students,” District Attorney Morrissey said, during a break at the January 30 and 31st training held at the Foxborough Public Safety Building.

“The L.E.A.P training sessions focus on strategies and scenarios where the officers become agents of skill building and positive learning for the students,” District Attorney Morrissey said. “It integrates research on social-emotional learning into the work that officers do in our schools. Officer Palladino started by looking at what research shows makes kids happy, healthy, safe and resilient,” and then looked at how SROs can help build those skills.

“Each school has its own culture and climate. Healthy, positive schools are safer schools,” Morrissey said. “The success of our school resource officers depends both on the caliber of the person in that role and in the quality of training and support they get. The L.E.A.P Model for Student Success was a natural resource to share with the student resource officers in Norfolk County.”

Morrissey thanked Foxborough Police Chief William Baker for donating the use of the training space at his police station.

Here's to a Sweet Retirement, Chief!

Wrentham Police Chief Jim Anderson retired at the end of last year. Tonight his family and friends celebrate his 30 year career at Lake Pearl Luciano's.

From The Wrentham Times, we congratulate Chief Anderson and wish him a SWEET RETIREMENT!

From Wrentham Police Department

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

Monday night, July 17 at about 7:45 p.m., a suspicious incident occurred in the area of Ingrid Drive.

A thirteen year old boy walking his dog reported two men in a white Honda SUV stopped and asked him for directions. One man was described as white, between 40 and 50 years old, wearing a Patriots shirt. The other man was desribed as dark skinned, 40 to 50 years old, wearing glasses and a black and green beanie.

The boy stated the men asked him to get into the vehicle and show them the location they were looking for. The boy became nervous and fled to a neighbor's house. The suspect vehicle fled, turning right on Chectnut Street toward Birch Street in Franklin.

Anyone having information, please contact the Wrentham Police. 508-384-2121

Lt. George Labonte Blood Drive

LT. GEORGE LABONTE BLOOD DRIVE @ LAKE PEARL LUCIANO'S. JULY 5th 1:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

On Wednesday, July 5th, Lt. George Labonte Blood Drive is schedule at Lake Pearl Luciano's, from 1:30 to 7 p.m. Thankfully, Labonte, a Wrentham Police lieutenant, doesn't need blood but organizers are "using George to get blood for others who need it right now. We're hoping all of you, who have been so supportive of George through his continuing battle with medullary thyroid cancer, will honor his fight by giving your blood to help others. like YOU donate blood, the person who needs it to save their life right now, gets it right now."

Labonte's fight against medullary thyroid cancer is well documented in the press and social media and the community has rallied around him and his family through fundraisers and good wishes. According to the Wrentham Police Department Facebook page, his cancer is considered stable at this time and not in remission. But, he is back at work and can be seen around time in his uniform. 

In the same spirit that Wrentham supported Labonte the blood drive organizers hope to surpass last year's total of 95 pints of blood and hit triple digits.

Registration Forms for Dare to Dream Summer Program are Available

Registration forms are out for the 2017 DARE to Dream Summer Day Program. Information on important dates and forms are located on the group's website at www.daretodreamsummer.com. There is also an active Facebook page that regularly has updates, pictures, and information related to the program. Summer Schedule by Grades:

Grade 6 entering grade 7 June 26-30 (M-F)

Grade 7 entering grade 8 July 17-21 (M-F)

Grade 3 program July 24 and 25 (Monday, Tuesday)

Grade 4 entering grade 5 July 31- Aug 4 (M-F)

Grade 5 entering grade 6 Aug 14-18 (M-F)

DARE to Dream Summer Day Program serves childres grades 3 through 7 from Wrentham, Plainville, Norfolk, Walpole and North Attleboro.

 

 

Wrentham Police offer Citizens Police Academy

The Wrentham Police Department is pleased to announce the commencement of a Citizens Police Academy. The Academy will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for six consecutive Tuesday’s, beginning on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 and conclude on June 27, 2017. This informational academy will be held in the public safety training room, located on the main floor of the Public Safety building.

The Citizen Police Academy is designed to familiarize citizens with the operation and function of the Wrentham Police Department. Classes will cover various topics such as Criminal Law, Patrol Procedures, Domestic Violence, Motor Vehicle Enforcement, Identity Theft, Emergency Communication Center, Court Procedures, and Use of Force.

There is no charge to attend, however, you must be 18 years or older. The class is limited to 25 applicants. Applications may be picked up at the Wrentham Police Department, 89 South Street or email Lt. George Labonte at labonte@police.wrentham.ma.us. The application must be submitted or emailed to Lt. Labonte by Wednesday May 10, 2017. Preference will be given to Wrentham residents.