Due to the timing of the next weather event (expected Thursday, January 19 through Friday, January 20), the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department is advising residents to use caution if parking behind Town Hall from 5 AM to 12 PM on Friday during high tide. Town Hall parking lot is prone to flooding during storms.
Sergeant Alan Gilson Honored as Longest Serving Officer in Manchester History
On January 12, 2023, retired Sergeant Alan Gilson was honored at Manchester Town Hall for his 50 years of service. Gilson is the longest-serving officer in the Manchester Police Department’s 127-year history. To commemorate this special occasion, Senator Bruce Tarr and Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante presented citations from the Senate, House and Governor’s office.
Gilson began his career in the US Navy in 1960 at the age of 17. A turning point for Gilson came in the summer of 1967 when he jumped overboard to save a boater involved in an accident on the water in Manchester. Then Police Chief Allen Andrews asked him if he would ever considered becoming an officer. As they say, the rest is history. Gilson began as a reserve officer and then as a full time patrolman before being promoted to sergeant until his retirement as a full time officer in 2008. Gilson continued to serve the Manchester Police Department as a part time officer until 2017.
Gilson’s family (including daughter and current Officer Jennifer Gilson), retired Manchester Police Department members, current Police Department officers, Ann Harrison of the Select Board, Town Administrator Greg Federspiel and Town Hall staff were on hand to mark the historical occasion.
Police Chief January Office Hours
Chief Fitzgerald will hold monthly office hours on Thursday, January 12 from 4 PM to 6 PM at Town Hall. He invites all residents to stop by for a chat.
Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online Presentation
The Manchester Police Department invites all parents, grandparents, and caregivers to an important virtual presentation from Project Safe Childhood about keeping kids safe online. This virtual event will take place on January 18 at 6:30 PM. Easy registration and more information is linked here.
Winter Storm Update for Manchester-by-the-Sea
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the National Weather Service have issued a high wind warning for Manchester-by-the-Sea and the east coast of Massachusetts. Damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph are predicted from Thursday, December 22 in the evening through Friday, December 23 and could result in power outages. In addition to the wind, heavy rain is forecasted for our area bringing up to 2.5″ of rain. As a result, coastal flooding will be a concern during Friday morning’s high tide.
Here are some tips from the Manchester Police Department ahead of the storm:
- Take time to secure outdoor holiday decorations and furniture.
- Charge cell phones and devices ahead of time.
- Use caution when parking behind Town Hall which has a tendency to flood during storms. Consider alternative locations.
- Drive carefully if venturing out on the roads Saturday morning as a blast of cold air is expected to follow the storm which could result in icy roads.
The Manchester Police Department and Manchester Fire Department are here to serve you. Dial 911 for emergencies and 978-526-1212 for non-emergency issues. To report a power outage please visit National Grid at www.nationalgridus.com or call 1-800-322-3223.
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