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Halifax 18th annual Summer Smash

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This past weekend saw some gruesome heat but young softball players laced up their cleats and oiled their gloves and took the field for some challenging competition.  It was the three-day Halifax Softball Summer Smash – the largest ever for this 18th annual event.

Three divisions brought teams together from throughout the South Shore: 10U, 12U, and 14U girls demonstrated that softball is in good hands with plenty of talent making its way through the grades.  The Halifax Hurricanes took top place in the U12 Red category.

Pete Barone, founder and president of the HGSL, began the Halifax Summer Smash in 2005 so his daughter Alex, then 8-years-old, and her teammates could play in their own tournament.   She is now 26 and runs the concessions and raffles with his other daughter Maddy.

“It started as 11 teams and quickly grew each year,” Barone said.  “We use all five fields at Halifax Elementary and both fields at Vaughan, next to the police station.  All the fields are full on Friday evening and from 7:30 a.m. to  7:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. “  This year’s Summer Smash hosted 45 teams from throughout the area and it has become the largest “Town-Al-Stars” team tournament anywhere.

Barone credits the number of Halifax parents who volunteer their time each tourney to work on the fields, cover the snack shacks, set everything up and break it all down at the end with the continued success of the event.

Furry friends strut their stuff at the Holmes

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It was an epidemic of cuteness at the Holmes  Public Library Annual Pet Show Monday night.  Dogs, a rabbit, guinea pigs, a baby turtle, and a couple of snails, the show went on and on with each entrant winning an appropriate certificate.

Emceed by Plympton Library Director Mike Slawson, with Holmes Children’s Librarian Holly Ianucci, wife to Mr. Mike, the children and their furry, fuzzy, and slimy friends took center stage.

They were called to the stage and each told of their pets’ special features.

Nate, three years old, brought his dog Teddy who Nate said likes to chase balls.  Teddy won “Most Playful.”

Ed brought his dog Pandora, a Cardigan Corgie who protects their chickens from marauding hawks and helps round up the chickens when it’s time to go in.  Pandora was deemed “Best Behaved.”

While Luke was busy at the nearby playground, Mom introduced his two guinea pigs, George and Allie.  Miss Holly held Allie and learned that she likes to chew on hair.  They were awarded “Cutest Duo.”

Nathan brought his Golden Retriever Hudson up to the stage and for the dark stripe in his fur was deemed “Most Unique.”  He was named after Doc Hudson.

Next came Emma and her pet dog Callie, who plays fetch and speaks on command.  Emma was named “Most Talkative.”

Stevie and Holden brought their American Staffordshire terrier named Bluey, who was awarded the certificate for “Happiest Friend.”

Sophia brought her large, lop-eared white bunny named Marshmallow.  She likes to play with balls, according to her friend.  Marshmallow was awarded the prize for “Most Athletic.”

Nelda, Kayla and Joel introduced Coral, a four-months old Giant Snoodle who likes belly rubs!   Coral was judged “Fluffiest Friend.”

Jayden brought Shadow, a rescue dog who, according to her owners, “likes to sit on your lap and lick you ‘til you can’t stand it anymore!”  Shadow was named “Friendliest.”

Mattie brought in Minnie the Guinea Pig whose favorite thing is  to eat pepper hearts.  Minnie was named “Life of the Party!”

Ryan brought his dogs Sierra and Bella, announcing, “They don’t get along.”  Mom stepped in to help and settled everyone down with a treat or two.  Bella knew she had to sit for a treat and so she did.  Sierra was awarded the certificate for “Most Beautiful” while Bella got the “Best Trick” designation.

PJ brought his pet Bubbles, a baby painted turtle he had found in his yard.  Bubbles won the prize as “Most Polite”.

Harper and Nick introduced their snails to the audience.  Harper said that it isn’t easy to tell them apart except for Lucky, so named because when Harper dropped him accidentally she broke his shell.  “Mom fixed it with a Band-Aid and Lucky survived.”  The snails won the certificate for “Most Chilled.”

Mattie brought her dog Charlie onto the stage to display his talent.  He howls very easily, Mattie said.  Dad came up and howled at Charlie to start the chorus.  Charlie was awarded “Best Howler.”

People from a number of surrounding towns came to see the Holmes Public Library Pet Show in Halifax and kids of all ages enjoyed the performance.

Southeast Mass in Level 2 Critical Drought

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has declared the eastern half of Massachusetts to be in a Level 2 Significant Drought with severe consequences to local agriculture and private wells.   

Bill Lindsay, Halifax Water Superintendent, said Tuesday that the town is in reasonably good shape as far as water is concerned.  Over the weekend, he told The Express, the town pumped three quarters of a million gallons of water from the town’s wells, but residents seem to be following the water restrictions to safeguard the town’s supply.

To get from the town’s wells into a Halifax faucet, Lindsay explained, the water is pumped up into the big blue water tank that makes the water pressure necessary to flow throughout the town.  The wells pump into the system until it reaches 34 feet in the tank and then they shut off.  As long as people keep adhering to the restrictions, Lindsay doesn’t foresee any problems.

Just to review – The following Halifax water restrictions were revised due to the declaration of a Level 2 – Significant Drought in the Southeast Regions of the Commonwealth.

As of July 14, 2022, the following outside water restrictions are in place.

SUNDAY: No Watering

MONDAY: No Watering

TUESDAY:

ODD NUMBEREDdHOUSES before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: No Watering

THURSDAY: EVEN NUMBERED HOUSES before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: No Watering

SATURDAY: No Watering

Sprinklers are allowed during the above-specified hours. Washing cars, boats, or equipment is no longer allowed.

As the drought conditions worsen across parts of the Commonwealth, MEMA reminds residents to exercise caution when using charcoal grills, backyard fire pits, and other open flame outdoor activities to prevent outdoor fires,” said Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Acting Director Dawn Brantley. “Residents can also assist during the drought by minimizing water usage and following any local water restrictions for their area.”

Please refer to the Water Department page, on the Town of Halifax website for full description of restrictions and enforcement policies.

The Board of Water Commissioners appreciates your cooperation and will continue to modify and/or relax restrictions as we navigate this season.

If these restrictions are not adhered to the following fines will be enforced:

   1st Offense –  Verbal Warning

       2nd Offense –  $50 fine

       3rd Offense –  $100 fine

       4th Offense – TERMINATION OF WATER SERVICE AND $250.00 TURN ON FEE.

If you have a well, please go to the Board of Health and obtain a well or irrigation well number.  This number must be posted on the front lawn to avoid the Water Department or Police from stopping at your house to enforce this policy.

WATER RESTRICTIONS in KINGSTON

As part of the Town of Kingston’s water withdrawal permit, the Board of Water Commissioners has issued the following water restriction to be effective immediately: Even numbered houses may water on even numbered days before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. Odd numbered houses may water on odd numbered days before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.

Top state officials are urging water conservation and fire vigilance.

Silver Lake School District closes FY22 Close-Out Meeting

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The Silver Lake Regional School Committee met in-person on Thursday, July 14. They began with a moment of silence in honor of seventh grade student Charles Demuelle who passed away in late June. Superintendent Jill Proulx was unexpectedly unable to attend the meeting.

Seaview Learning Academy Approval

Assistant Superintendent Ryan Lynch explained to the Committee that Camp Norse is a micro school known as Seaview Learning Academy that wishes to extend from K-8 to K-12. Lynch said that when a school wishes to operate in the same municipality as a main district, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires that permission be granted from the other district. Lynch said the intent was for the Director of Camp Norse to come and explain the request, but they were unable to attend that night. Proulx called in to the meeting to provide further explanation. Committee member Summer Schmaling said she was in favor of alternative schools and learning opportunities but said she would like to hear from the Director before approving. The Committee agreed to hold off on approving until their September meeting.

Whitman-Hanson De-regionalization Update

Committee Chair Paula Hatch told the Committee that while Hanson had previously expressed interest in potentially leaving Whitman-Hanson and regionalizing with Silver Lake, they no longer wish to explore that option.

Preschool Changes

Hatch also told the Committee that they received an email from DESE that week regarding the Silver Lake Preschool. “We all did receive an email from Jill updating everybody that we did have a discussion with DESE on Monday and we will need to make some changes to that program,” Hatch said. She said the matter would be discussed further in executive session.

Policy Updates

Lynch told the Committee that per DESE the District is required to have a wellness committee that meets a minimum of four times per year. He said that himself, Nutrition Director Megan Ahrenholz, the school nurses, and the Director of Wellness and Athletics serve on the Committee. “We make sure that the wellness policy is aligned with DESE and federal guidelines,” Lynch explained. He said that there were a few updates to the District’s policy to bring them up to date with those guidelines. Committee member Gordon Laws asked why the minimum 20-minute time frame for lunch was struck from the updated policy. Lynch said that while the goal is certainly to ensure that students have an adequate time to eat lunch, they didn’t want the policy to be too restrictive in the cases of things like grab-and-go lunches.

Lynch also provided an update on the homeschooling policy. He said that a parent intending to homeschool must provide written consent and information at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the school year. The Superintendent and School Committee must then evaluate the request against the criteria stated in the policy.

Technology Director Steve Pellowe requested that an update be made to the technology policy. “It would be against school policy for students or employees to run a mobile device as a hotspot during school hours because it would interfere with the school’s wi-fi. Another thing Mr. Pellowe brough up is if a student or staff member were to create a hotspot and use a school issued device, they would be sort of skirting the filters and other pieces like that the school has in place to ensure that students are accessing educationally appropriate and relevant content,” Lynch explained.

Financial Update

Director of Financial Services Christine Healy provided a budget update. “So with the funding of the operating budget this year, we received $561,000 in addition to what we had budgeted for revenue from a couple of different sources; one of those sources is the Pembroke CTE tuition…this year for the first time more than half of our eighth graders applied for the CTE program for next year so we do not have room for Pembroke students in the ninth grade for next year… so that number will not be the same for next year,” Healy explained. She also said that they received 100 percent reimbursement for homeless transportation this year which she explained was much higher than previous years. She also explained that additional reimbursements would be coming from ARPA expenditures. “It will be about $681,000 that will be going back to E&D [excess and deficiency account],” she told the Committee. The money in that fund is used to fund the Capital Plan on an annual basis.

District Update

Lynch began the District update by introducing the new HR Director David Turcotte. “We are really excited to have David on board in this position; he was a teacher and an administrator in Newton as well as an administrator in Canton and filled the role of HR Director in Salem,” Lynch said of Turcotte.

Donation Request

A donation request was made for a piano from Committee member Leslie-Ann McGee.  The Committee voted to approve the request and the associated costs of moving the piano.

SLEA Update

SLEA President Jon Lay spoke to the Committee requesting more money for paraprofessionals to stay competitive with other local districts. “A lot of other districts are realizing that paras are chronically underpaid for what they do and I do think we are going to see more and more difficulty attracting paras,” Lay said.

Learning an ancient art at the library

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Residents who attended the Plympton Library Saturday, at 2 p.m., learned a lot about the ancient art of Mehindi, or artwork painted on the bodies of women and girls with stains made from ground up leaves of the henna shrub that grows abundantly in India, Pakistan, Africa, and the Mid-East.  Henna art can be traced back more than 5,000 years.  Some say it can be dated to more than 9,000 years ago.

Shruthi Reddy, of Iska Designs, brought the art to life with her demonstration at the Plympton Public Library last weekend, showing how the henna leaves are harvested from the henna shrub, dried, and crushed with a mortar and pestle, to the very finest consistency.  Then you add essential oils, water, lemon juice, and a bit of sugar to help bind the henna stain to the skin and give it some elasticity.

Shruthi learned her art watching and helping a henna artist in her town during school vacations.  She helped mix the paste and make the cones to apply the paste in the very tiniest fine lines.  After years of “apprenticeship”, she was confident to apply the art herself.

Each attendee at the demonstration was given a bag with all they would need to make their own henna stain: crushed henna leaves, a vial of lemon juice, a packet of fine sugar, and plastic material to roll the cone shapes that hold the henna stain.

Henna art, Shruthi told the group, although an ancient form with many cultural aspects, is trending now as a new expression of body art that is beautiful and inexpensive.  Henna parties are now often held during wedding showers or other happy times.  Just for fun.

Henna designs can be as simple or as ornate as you like – but, we were told, all designs have their origin in a few simple lines and shapes:  straight lines, dots, spirals, humps, and esses.  By breaking down each design into the five shapes listed, it is easier to recreate even the most complex of designs.

Henna, Shruthi explained, is completely organic.  Applied properly it will dry on the skin and transfer its color over a period of an hour or so while it dries.   Once the pigment flakes off, the color stain is left behind to develop on the skin over the next 24 hours or so.  Even with repeated hand washing, the stain will remain for several days and even perhaps a week.  What a good idea for a less than permanent tattoo!

Some commercial stains claim their color is instant, but beware, Shruthi advises, that probably means that they have added artificial dye to their pigments.  She wouldn’t call them safe to use.

Mehindi henna art is inexpensive, and it also has a cooling effect.  In India, where daytime temperatures can get well over 100, henna is still used on hands and feet to draw heat from the body.  Men and women paint henna pigment on their palms and the soles of their feet to help cool off.

The next time Shruthi will bring her henna cones and pigment to Plympton will be August 12 at Plympton’s National Night Out, at the Holt Field behind the Town House, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Thank you Halifax for fireworks!

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THANK YOU! To the sponsors who made last week’s giant fireworks display possible, bringing back a Halifax tradition that had stopped since 2019 due to the pandemic.  Those attending proclaimed it the best ever, with some estimating that the crowd topped 2,000.  The family-friendly event included a DJ, food trucks, and games for everyone.

‘American Ninja Warrior’ is Halifax native

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Steve Donnelly, who was born and raised in Halifax, recently competed in Season 14 of American Ninja Warrior, advancing to the semi-finals round. The episode featuring Donnelly aired on June 14. The date for the semi-finals’ episode is ill yet to be announced.

Donnelly lives in Franklin with his wife Carolyn and their three children aged 7, 4, and 16 months. Three years ago, he decided to take his child to a class at Strive Ninja Fitness in Franklin. He said that while there he became intrigued with the obstacles and decided to sign up for a class. Donnelly described his first competition at the gym as “an absolute blast.”

Growing up in Halifax, Donnelly dabbled in sports of all kinds playing baseball, basketball, and football. While attending Wentworth Institute of  Technology he played rugby, lacrosse, and even tried his hand at pickup hockey. Donnelly, who attended Sacred Heart High School, said that Ninja Warrior classes were a natural fit for his competitive personality.

Donnelly said that as he became more and more ingrained in the community, “there was always this desire to chase what I’ll call the Superbowl of American Ninja Warrior.”  A fan of the show for a decade, Donnelly said that everyone equates the show with the sport. He applied two years ago but was not selected. The application process consists of a questionnaire about your athletic history, life, etc. as well as a short video showcasing your skills and stating why you want to be the next American Ninja Warrior.

Last year, Donnelly ran a qualifying round in 2021 in Tacoma, Washington but failed to progress further. He called it “an incredible experience” but said that he wasn’t fully prepared for the additional challenges beyond the athletic ones. “It’s really like drinking through a fire hose, there’s cameras, lights, pressure, excitement… I underestimated the mental aspect of what it would be like once I actually did get the call for the show.” He continued, “going into this season my main focus was going into it mentally prepared.”

At 33 years old, Donnelly is largely competing against people a decade or more younger than him in the 15–39-year-old division. While physically the workouts might take more out of him than his competitors, his age has served him in other areas. “I think there is definitely a benefit to having more experience in life in general and being able to kind of understand my emotions a little bit more and kind of control excitement levels and not get as worked up in certain situations,” he explained.

Donnelly said that the training has been vigorous landing him in the gym multiple days per week for several hours each session. He credits his wife for supporting him through the process. “Without my wife, none of this would have been possible. We have three very young children, even dating back to last year when I flew out to Tacoma less than four weeks after the baby was born; she has been my absolute rock through this all. She has been my number one supporter, taking care of all three children every single night, at least two nights a week. I come home, eat dinner, and then I’m off driving somewhere to go train; even during the taping of the show as well,” Donnelly explained.

Donnelly, who is an electrical engineer, said, “My work has been phenomenal.” Donnelly, who works for Eaton, said they have supported his need for time off and have enjoyed seeing his journey on the show.

The first stage for a competitor in American Ninja Warrior is the city qualifying round, followed by the city finals, and then finally the finals in Las Vegas. The finals consist of a four-stage course, with the fourth one being a rope climb of nearly 100 feet. A $1,000,000 prize awaits the victor. Viewers will have to tune in in a few weeks to see how Donnelly fares.

Plympton girls are CYSL Coastal Cup Champions!

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BY AMY HEMPEL
SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS

On Saturday, June 18, the Plympton U12 (under age 12) girls competed in the Coastal Youth Soccer Leagues Coastal Cup Playoffs.  The playoffs are made up of the top nine teams across the Coastal Cup level groups, 30 teams total, on the South Shore.  The Plympton team consisted of a roster of fifteen girls in grades four, five, and six, coached by John Sullivan, Head Coach; Amy Hempel, Asst. Coach; and Keith Sexton, Asst. Coach.

Plympton placed second in the CC1 division and was the 4th seed in the playoffs.

On Saturday, Plympton played their first game against a very strong Marshfield team that went undefeated all season.  Haley Peters scored two goals for Plympton with assists from Alyssa Peters and Norah Sanda.

Marshfield matched Plympton’s goals tying it up at the end of the game with just three minutes remaining, sending the game to overtime.  At the end of overtime, the game remained tied and went to penalty shots.  Haley Peters and Zoe Sullivan both scored on penalty kicks for Plympton and our goalie, Avery Flynn, held Marshfield to just one goal in overtime giving us the win.

On Sunday, Plympton was back again with a game against a strong Hingham team.  Haley Peters scored all three goals with help from Plympton’s midfielders Ava O’Hearn, Izabella Canale, and Delyla Lomba.  Plympton won 3-0 and punched their ticket to the finals!

In the finals, Plympton faced an undefeated Duxbury team who only let in 5 goals all season.  This Duxbury team had defeated Plympton earlier this year, so Plympton knew it would be a difficult game.  As the game began, the Plympton U12 girls set out strong and attacked the Duxbury goalie with everything they had.  Avery Flynn scored for Plympton on a corner kick early in the first half and Zoe Sullivan had a breakaway goal at the end of the first half to secure the victory for Plympton.

Plympton’s incredible defense consisting of Adelyn Sexton, Lena Spicuzza, Taylor Hempel, Nora Hickey, and Angel Sarras let nothing by them!  This group of players held our opponents to just two goals across all three games!

The teamwork, determination, and heart these girls played with were unmatchable!  Congratulations to the Plympton U12 Girls our 2022 CYSL Coastal Cup Champions!

Brownies and Daisies tend the gardens

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The Plympton Girl Scouts combined Brownies and Daisies took over the care and planting of the Plympton community gardens last spring.  The gardens are made up of varying perennials such as several types of Daylilies, Bee Balm, Fringed Loosetrife, Dense Blazing Star, and Rose Campion. The troop received donations of annuals to mix in for color and texture from John and Sue DeLuca who own and operate DeLuca Greenhouse in Plympton. They also received compost and expert advice from Vicki Alberti of Schoolhouse Farm in Plympton. This year the girls dedicated a whole bed to several varieties of sunflowers that were purchased from Maeve Kinsman, a Dennett Elementary student, who is fundraising to support Ukraine. She has a Facebook Page, Seeds for Democracy.

There are almost 30 girls in the combined Daisy and Brownie troop. They have created a troop sign up genius where each family chooses a few days to water and weed the gardens over the summer. They will be receiving a community garden badge for their efforts.

Scouting has offered these girls many fun and rewarding opportunities.  Recently they helped build the Girl Scouts Bridge to Tomorrow float for the Memorial Day Parade!

Daisy troop leaders are Tara Lorenz and Samantha Hickey.  Brownie troop leaders are Jill Medas and Heather Sanda.

Now it Begins!

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The Friday evening, June 3 graduation celebration of Silver Lake Regional High School saw a class full of determination and resilience stride across the stage to accept their diplomas.

The resounding theme of speeches by Class President and Salutatorian Hailey E. Beatrice, Valedictorian Delaney R. Arendt, Vice-president Will P. Canniff, Class Secretary Colleen M. Gabriel, Treasurer Caroline S. Dean, and Historian Stephanie K. Murphy was the obstacles they had overcome and come through stronger and more capable than they ever would have thought.

Class President Beatrice chose resilience, constantly interrupted, and unpredictable, as the words to mark her high school career.  Being able to get through a gas leak, school shutting down, a remote year – these  made her class stronger.  Having met those obstacles, she proclaimed her classmates are “ready for great things.”

Anthony Weber, history teacher and invited faculty member, said through it all the class of 2022 “demonstrated a maturity far beyond your years … setting an example for those who follow.”

Class Valedictorian Delaney R. Arendt, whose brother Lt. Logan Arendt attended graduation through Facetime from his military posting, said, “we have a wealth of high school knowledge to build on… Time, failure, and experience…   I learn nothing from an A; failure keeps us humble, motivates you to try harder.  And with all the lessons learned at Silver Lake, “I think we’ll be all right.”

Michaela Gill, principal of Silver Lake Regional High School told the class, “Had you asked four years ago I never could have imagined a global pandemic, a worldwide shutdown, an unprecedented national school closing…there is no greater honor than to know that your students are leaving your school as thinkers, entrepreneurs, and leaders.”

Dr. Jill Proulx, Superintendent of Schools, told about her heroes, and being a part of something much bigger than yourselves.  She told the class of 2022 to dream big dreams.  You can make mistakes and get up.  Rejoice in the possibility of a better tomorrow.  “In the end we are all stories… make it a good one.”

Plympton Police Blotter

MONDAY, MAY 30

1:48 a.m.  Burglar alarm investigated at the Dennett on Crescent Street.

8:19 a.m.  Outside fire extinguished on Brook Street.

7:06 p.m.  Hospital transport of Plympton ambulance to Fuller Street in Middleboro.

7:50 p.m.  Outside fire extinguished on Brook Street.

8:24 p.m.  Medical services rendered on Sheffield Park.

9:37 p.m.  Transport/escort services completed on Upland Road.

TUESDAY, MAY 31

11:54 a.m.  Services rendered at suspicious activity at PD on Palmer Road.

4:33 p.m.  Services rendered at inside investigation on Grove Street.

5:36 p.m.  Erratic motor vehicle investigated on Montello Street.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

6:30 a.m.  Animal control services rendered on Brook Street.

7:56 a.m.  Services rendered at detector issue on Ring Road.

3:51 p.m.  Hospital transport of Plympton ambulance to Wapping Road in Kingston.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2

9:06 p.m.  Report taken of threats at PD on Palmer Road.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

11:27 a.m.  Investigation at follow-up on Spring Street.

3:13 p.m.  Services rendered to assist other agency on Thomas Blanchard Drive.

5:19 p.m.  Services rendered at lost/recovered property on Pleasant Street.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

1:34 a.m.  Citation issued at motor vehicle stop on Palmer Road.

8:56 a.m.  Burglar alarm investigated on Upland Road.

3:12 p.m.  Report taken of disturbance on County Road.

4:38 p.m.  Hospital transport of suspicious activity on County Road.

Halifax Police Blotter

MONDAY, MAY 30

12:43 a.m.  Suspicious activity investigated on Beechwood Road.

12:11 p.m.  Services rendered at lost/recovered property on Plymouth Street.

4:09 p.m.  911 call confirmed on Ferndale Drive.

5:10 p.m.  Services rendered at suspicious activity on Third Avenue.

6:11 p.m.  Citation issued at parking complaint at beach on Fourth Avenue.

7:06 p.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Parsons Lane.

TUESDAY, MAY 31

6:31 a.m.  911 call investigated on Thompson Street.

12:29 p.m.  Hospital transport of medical alarm on Oak Street.

1:47 p.m.  Services rendered at suspicious activity at HES on Plymouth Street.

4:20 p.m.  Report taken at medical emergency on Monponsett Street.

5:10 p.m.  Report taken of fraud on Oak Street.

10:06 p.m.  Services rendered at inside investigation on Plymouth Street.

11:24 p.m.  Services rendered at 911 call on Twin Lakes Drive.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

6:37 a.m.  Services rendered at animal control on Beechwood Road.

11:18 a.m.  Written warning issued at motor vehicle stop on Walnut Street.

1:58 p.m.  Report taken at investigation on Hickory Road.

2:20 p.m.  Investigation by animal control on Bow Street.

7:03 p.m.  Report taken at suspicious activity on Plymouth Street.

9:21 p.m.  Services rendered at motor vehicle lockout on Holmes Street.

10:36 p.m.  Services rendered at well-being check on Monponsett Street.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2

12:51 p.m.  Hazmat spill investigated on Plymouth Street.

7:29 p.m.  Hospital transport of 911 call on Palmer Mill Road.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

11:44 a.m.  Services rendered at motor vehicle lockout on Plymouth Street.

2:12 p.m.  Report taken of erratic motor vehicle at HES on Plymouth Street.

2:46 p.m.  Services rendered at investigation at PD on Plymouth Street.

6:19 p.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Chestnut Road.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

8:43 a.m.  Arrest at suspicious activity on Marjorie Drive.

10:24 a.m.  Services rendered at noise complaint on Annawon Drive.

10:50 a.m.  911 call investigated on Walnut Street.

11:17 a.m.  Report taken of larceny on Plymouth Street.

3:12 p.m.  Report taken of disturbance on County Road in Plympton.

6:24 p.m.  Services rendered at motor vehicle crash/other at library on Plymouth Street.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5

2:25 p.m.  Report taken of threats on Beechwood Road.

2:27 p.m.  Services rendered at threats on Hayward Street.

5:06 p.m.  Hospital transport of suspicious activity on Plymouth Street.

7:51 p.m.  Vandalism investigated on Plymouth Street.

10:57 p.m.  Hospital transport at fire alarm on Palmer Mill Road.

Kingston Police Blotter

SUNDAY, MAY 22

8:55 a.m.  Served in hand at assist of FD on Foster Lane.

10:12 a.m.  Services rendered at medical emergency on Chipman Way.

10:41 a.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Chipman Way.

11:28 a.m.  Services rendered at police officer request on Summer Street.

12:46 p.m.  Services rendered at medical emergency on Chipman Way.

1:47 p.m.  Legal document served in hand on Summer Street.

5:45 p.m.  Services rendered to assist FD on Kingston Collection Way.

6:09 p.m.  Party spoken to at police officer request on Tremont Street & Dillingham Way.

7:36 p.m.  Services rendered at medical emergency on Main Street.

MONDAY, MAY 23

7:57 a.m.  Hospital transport at police officer request on Brook Street.

9:46 a.m.  Services rendered at medical emergency on Crimson Harvest Drive.

10:57 a.m.  Hospital transport of well-being check on Oldfield Drive.

12:26 p.m.  Report taken at serving of legal document at PD on Main Street.

12:43 p.m.  Report taken at motor vehicle crash at Summer Street & Duxbury Road.

1:02 p.m.  Services rendered at follow-up investigation at PD on Main Street.

1:08 p.m.  Services rendered at suspicious activity on Pembroke Street.

1:42 p.m.  Report taken at police officer request at SLRHS on Pembroke Street.

2:22 p.m.  Services rendered at motor vehicle query on Main Street.

3:26 p.m.  Report taken of identity theft on Wapping Road.

4:04 p.m.  Report taken at motor vehicle crash at Duxbury Road & Bay Path.

4:41 p.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Rocky Nook Avenue.

4:53 p.m.  Services rendered at police officer request on Pilgrim Street.

5:21 p.m.  Party spoken to at police officer request on Grove Street.

5:39 p.m.  Services rendered at unwanted guest on Grove Street.

5:50 p.m.  Report taken at follow-up investigation on Lake Street.

5:53 p.m.  Report taken at motor vehicle crash on Wapping Road.

8:21 p.m.  Report taken at follow-up investigation on Ring Road.

TUESDAY, MAY 24

6:04 a.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Green Street.

8:49 a.m.  Services rendered at medical emergency on Main Street.

9:08 a.m.  Services rendered to assist FD on Elm Street.

10:36 a.m.  Report taken of missing/lost property on Smiths Lane.

12:05 p.m.  Services rendered to assist FD on Pottle Street.

12:49 p.m.  Report taken at found/seized property on Gallen Road.

1:21 p.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Riverside Drive.

4:57 p.m.  Services rendered at road hazard on Pottle Street.

5:01 p.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Chipman Way.

5:12 p.m.  Arrest made of 43 y.o. Kingston male at warrant service on Main Street.

5:29 p.m.  Services rendered at police officer request on Main Street.

6:05 p.m.  Services rendered to assist FD on Main Street.

7:12 p.m.  Services rendered at medical emergency at PD on Main Street.

9:53 p.m.  Services rendered to assist other agency on Indian Pond Road.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

6:18 a.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Riverside Drive.

7:02 a.m.  Services rendered at building/property check at SLRHS on Pembroke Street.

8:02 a.m.  Services rendered to assist FD on Summer Street.

8:49 a.m.  Services rendered at road hazard on Pembroke Street.

10:18 a.m.  Report taken of motor vehicle complaint at Brookdale & Winter streets.

10:22 a.m.  Services rendered at found/seized property on Captain Jones Way.

10:36 a.m.  Services rendered at police officer request on Summer Street.

11:49 a.m.  Services rendered at medical emergency on Chipman Way.

1:03 p.m.  Services rendered at police officer request at Pilgrims Hope on Bishops Highway.

1:12 p.m.  Report taken at police officer request at SLRHS on Pembroke Street.

1:49 p.m.  Services rendered at building/property check at SLRHS on Pembroke Street.

2:04 p.m.  Report taken at police officer request at SLRHS on Pembroke Street.

3:45 p.m.  Report taken at motor vehicle crash at Duxbury Road & Route 3 SB.

4:35 p.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Main Street.

4:39 p.m.  Services rendered at police officer request on Summer Street.

4:43 p.m.  Animal services rendered on Landing Road.

5:06 p.m.  Report taken at motor vehicle crash at Main Street & Center Hill Road.

5:44 p.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Chipman Way.

6:25 p.m.  Report taken at motor vehicle crash on Main Street.

8:32 p.m.  Services rendered at road hazard on Wapping Road.

8:47 p.m.  Services rendered at well-being check on Brook Street.

THURSDAY, MAY 26

7:58 a.m.  Arrest made of 27 y.o. Kingston male at warrant service on Silver Lake Drive.

8:00 a.m.  Report taken at police officer request at SLRHS on Pembroke Street.

8:05 a.m.  Report taken of damage/vandalism on Prospect Street.

9:30 a.m.  Report taken at police officer request at SLRMS on Pembroke Street.

11:01 a.m.  Services rendered at well-being check on Grandview Avenue.

12:39 p.m.  Services rendered at medical emergency on South Street.

1:33 p.m.  Services rendered to assist FD on Kingston Collection Way.

5:15 p.m.  Legal document served in hand on Elm Street.

6:42 p.m.  Report taken of larceny on Brook Street.

7:58 p.m.  Services rendered at found/seized property at Summer & Green streets.

9:09 p.m.  Report taken at police officer request on Round Hill Road.

11:06 p.m.  Party spoken to at suspicious activity on Millgate Road.

FRIDAY, MAY 27

1:55 a.m.  Services rendered at motor vehicle query on Main Street.

6:47 a.m.  Services rendered at medical emergency on Chipman Way.

11:20 a.m.  Services rendered at suspicious activity on Wolf Pond Road.

12:39 p.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Chipman Way.

1:06 p.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Chipman Way.

1:24 p.m.  Services rendered at medical emergency on Evergreen Street.

2:14 p.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Pembroke Street.

2:33 p.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Kingston Collection Way.

2:51 p.m.  Services rendered to assist other agency at Smiths Lane & Crescent Street.

3:20 p.m.  Services rendered at police officer request on West Street.

3:34 p.m.  Services rendered at medical emergency on Main Street.

4:01 p.m.  Vehicle towed at motor vehicle crash on Pembroke Street.

7:16 p.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Arbor Hills Drive.

7:45 p.m.  Services rendered at 911 hang-up call on Silver Lake Drive.

8:55 p.m.  Services rendered at police officer request on Kingston Collection Way.

SATURDAY, MAY 28

12:20 a.m.  Party spoken to at noise complaint on Wharf Lane.

1:04 a.m.  Services rendered at police officer request on Brentwood Road.

2:03 a.m.  Party spoken to at suspicious activity at beach on Grays Beach Road.

9:30 a.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Summer Street.

11:05 a.m.  Animal services rendered on Kingston Collection Way.

11:57 a.m.  Written warning issued at motor vehicle stop on Winter Street.

12:15 p.m.  Services rendered at 911 hang-up call on East Avenue.

12:59 p.m.  Party spoken to at police officer request on Chipman Way.

1:56 p.m.  Services rendered at police officer request on Orchard Avenue.

3:14 p.m.  Report taken at police officer request on Oldfield Drive.

3:57 p.m.  Services rendered at police officer request on Summer Street.

4:11 p.m.  Hospital transport of medical emergency on Kingston Collection Way.

4:48 p.m.  Services rendered to assist FD on Summer Street.

5:50 p.m.  Services rendered at larceny on Kingston Collection Way.

  6:19 p.m.  Report taken of larceny on Kingston Collection Way.

7:51 p.m.  Services rendered at police officer request on Pembroke Street.

10:13 p.m.  Services rendered at police officer request on Blair Drive.

10:37 p.m.  Vehicle towed at motor vehicle crash on Seaver Avenue.