All residents are invited to join Police Chief Todd Fitzgerald for his monthly office hours on Thursday, April 6 from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Manchester Police Station. Stop by and say hello!
*Joint Statement* Manchester Essex Regional School District and Police Partners Investigating Threat Against Middle High School
Superintendent Pam Beaudoin, Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Chief Todd Fitzgerald, and Essex Police Chief Paul Francis report to the community that police and school officials are investigating a threat made to harm others at the Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School.
A suspect was quickly identified Monday night through aggressive, diligent investigative work. Officials no longer believe that there is any active threat against the school community.
Manchester and Essex Police received reports on Monday, April 3, at 11:45 p.m. regarding a teenager who was making ominous and threatening statements and posts on social media, making threats to harm others with firearms and harm themselves.
The suspect was identified and is now receiving appropriate support and services.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Superintendent Beaudoin and Chiefs Fitzgerald and Francis wish to thank the individuals who reported the threatening language to the proper authorities.
There will be an increased police presence at schools in Manchester and Essex on Tuesday out of an abundance of caution.
Consistent with the procedures in place to respond to school threats, Manchester and Essex Police and School Resource Officer Andrea Locke have been in constant contact with school district leaders. The policies and procedures in place to respond to and address possible threats were followed.
“We take all threats against our school community seriously. Our leadership team at the Middle High School responded immediately and collaborated with the Manchester and Essex Police Departments,” Superintendent Beaudoin said. “Our strong relationships with our public safety partners ensures that we have a timely and integrated response to any possible threat. Thank you to the Manchester and Essex Police Departments for their work in quickly identifying a possibly threat and working to keep us safe in our schools.”
Winter Storm Advisory for Manchester-by-the-Sea
The National Weather Service has issued the following advisories ahead of the impending winter storm on Monday, March 13:
- Winter Weather Advisory for Eastern Essex County with a snowfall potential of 1″-6″ depending on the track of the storm.
- High Wind Warning for Eastern Essex County with gusts ranging from 55-65 mph.
- Coastal Flooding Advisory for Eastern Essex County during high tide cycles.
The blue lights will be turned on at 8 AM on Tuesday, March 14 for a Winter Parking Ban. Enforcement of the parking ban will begin at 4 PM. Street parking will not be permitted while the parking ban is activated. Parking will be available behind Town Hall (please note this is at your own risk due to the increased flood risk), Norwood Ave lot, Brook Street Lot or Sweeney Park.
What can you do to prepare:
- Charge all devices in case of power outages.
- Contact National Grid to report power outages at 1-800-465-1212 or visit https://www1.nationalgridus.com/outages
- Please check on your elderly neighbors.
- Town Hall and the Police Station will be open as warming/charging stations if needed.
- Dial 911 in the event of an emergency and the Manchester Police and Fire Departments will be here to serve you.
Police Chief Office Hours at Skate by the Sea
Come glide with the Police Chief at the opening day of Skate by the Sea on Friday, March 3 from 3 PM to 5 PM at Masconomo Park. Chief Fitzgerald invites all skaters young and old to come skate with him or chat by the firepits as part of his monthly office hours. Free smores have been sponsored by 4 Beach Gifts and Goodies.
Learn more about Skate by the Sea: https://www.manchester.ma.us/786/Skate-by-the-Sea
Parking Ban Begins at Midnight
A parking ban will go into effect at midnight tonight due to the impending snowfall. On street parking is not permitted during this time to allow DPW to safely clear roadways. Blue lights will be activated at 4 PM to remind residents about the parking ban.
Blue Snow Emergency Lights are located at the following intersections:
* Police Station
* Pleasant St. at Pine St.
* Pleasant St. at School St.
* Bridge St. at Harbor St.
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