For Immediate Release

Friday, Nov. 3, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Holbrook Police to Participate in No-Shave November

HOLBROOK — Chief William Smith announces that members of the Holbrook Police Department will be growing out their facial hair this month as part of No-Shave November.

A nonprofit organization, No-Shave November works to “grow” cancer awareness and raise funds for education, research and prevention.

For the month of November, Holbrook Police Officers who have made at least a $50 donation to the cancer charity of their choice will be permitted to grow beards and goatees. Charities that officers donated to include the Genesis Foundation for Children, the American Cancer Society, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Movember Foundation. So far, the department has donated $700.

“This fundraiser is a fun way for the department to raise money for a worthy cause and it’s always great to see everyone sporting a beard for the month,” Chief Smith said. “We encourage any community members who wish to participate to join us in growing out their facial hair and donating to a charity that is important to them.”

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For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 13, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Holbrook Police Share Halloween Safety Tips

HOLBROOK — With Halloween around the corner, Chief William J. Smith and the Holbrook Police Department are reminding residents of several important safety tips as families get ready to take their children trick-or-treating this year.

“While we want the community to enjoy their Halloween festivities this year, safety remains our number one priority,” Chief Smith said. “We strongly advise that residents follow the tips provided and report anything suspicious to the police department right away.”

Halloween, which is celebrated on Oct. 31, falls on a Tuesday this year. Trick-or-treating hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Holbrook Police will have extra officers on patrol during this time to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.

Police also remind residents to use caution as they celebrate the weekend prior to Halloween, Oct. 27-29.

Children should:

• Only approach well-lit houses in familiar neighborhoods and always travel in small groups
• Bring treats home before eating them so parents can inspect them
• Wear clothing that is bright, reflective and flame retardant
• Use flashlights for guidance on sidewalks, walkways and when crossing the street
• Make sure masks have eye-holes large enough to see any tripping hazards or oncoming traffic, and mouth openings large enough to breathe easily
• Practice safe street-crossing by using crosswalks and walk signals
• Wear sturdy shoes and temperature appropriate clothing under costumes

Parents and guardians should:

• Supervise children under 12 years old
• Establish a designated curfew for older children
• Make sure children are wearing safe costumes that fit well and don’t drag on the ground
• Apply reflective tape to your child’s arms, legs and treat bags
• Assure costume accessories such as swords and other pointed objects are made with soft and safe materials
• If driving children between houses and neighborhoods, have them get out of cars on the curbside, not on the traffic side.

Homeowners should:

• Keep inside and outside lights on during trick-or-treat hours
• Avoid placing lit candles and jack-o-lanterns on doorsteps and walkways where costumes could brush against them and cause burns or fire
• Only hand out candy that is packaged and wrapped
• Avoid handing out small toys that could cause choking or lead poisoning for small children

Additionally, any suspicious person or vehicle should immediately be reported to the Holbrook Police Department by calling 781-767-1212.

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