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Halifax teen died in Easton car crash

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She just celebrated her 17th birthday Dec. 14.  A lifelong resident of Halifax, Kayleigh DesRosiers’ family will place her to rest this week.  Her young life was taken too soon, following a horrific triple fatal car crash in Easton on Friday December 30.

The Depot Street accident took the lives of her boyfriend Robert Fleming, 17, and the driver of the vehicle, his father, William Fleming, 58, both of Easton.

A junior at Silver Lake Regional High School, Kayleigh resided in a multi-generational home with her 6-year old sister, mother and grandparents.

   Her grandma Joyce DesRosiers and her husband Damon are owners of The Hideaway restaurant in Middleboro. They are known by many who share their recent loss.

She spoke in a phone interview describing her granddaughter’s passions.

“She was a reserved young lady with a passion for photography. She danced for five years and was also a cheerleader for Silver Lake Youth for four years before high school.

A gratifying moment was seeing Kayleigh’s  photography  chosen for Youth Art Month displayed at Boston State Transportation Building last March,” Joyce told The Express.

Kayleigh loved taking selfies as all teens but was most comfortable behind the lens. 

She took several digital photography classes offered at the high school and was enjoying her camera.

“She was reserved but once she got to know you- you were friends, no holds barred.  She was brought up knowing that having a handful of friends in life that you can count on as real friends… well then, you have done well,” she said.

Her two best friends have been by her side since before kindergarten.

A lover of the outdoors she recently had an outing with her grandpa climbing Mount Chase in Maine.

“Believe it or not she did the climb in flip flops,” her grandmother savoring the typical teen behaviors.

“She knew she was loved. That is for sure. I always told her I loved her and she told me she loved me,” she said.

Recalling the night of the lunar eclipse last year, they helped her set up a basic telescope on a tripod and were thoroughly  impressed as they watched her capture each stage.

“She got a couple really good shots, and in the series Kayleigh captured nearly the full eclipse.” 

Perhaps the twinkling sky and those memories will now generate a sense of closeness especially as her younger sister tries to grasp the immense grief in the days to come.

DesRosiers said she is dealing with the emotions day to day and has spoken to the widow Deena Fleming, mother of Robert, as she prepares to bury her husband and son. Fleming was not in the car during the crash, which had been erroneously reported in earlier news broadcasts following the incident.

“His mother reached out to us on Saturday. The conversation was difficult- talking through emotions. We are sharing our sorrow together.”

Seeing her granddaughter happy and knowing Robert was a nice kid was important to DesRosiers.

“They seemed very nice and often driving 35 minutes each way. They were doing this for their son. We tried to take turns so they could see each other,” she said.

In a statement to the media Christine Pruitt, Assistant Superintendent of Silver Lake Regional High School, issued condolences and made parents aware of counseling services available to students following the tragic accident.

“Our thoughts go out to Kayleigh’s family and friends during this difficult time.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of a member of our Silver Lake community, Kayleigh DesRosiers. “

In response to this tragic event, the Silver Lake Regional High School was open on Saturday, December 31 and on Monday, January 2, for students to access counseling services.  Counselors were also be available throughout the week. 

Water Company prevails in court

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Brook Street, Plympton, residents, abutters to the Rocky Harvest LLC, met with selectmen on Thursday, Dec. 29, requesting an update on the status of the lawsuit between the town of Plympton and Rocky Harvest.

Selectmen had posted an executive session for Thursday, in order to discuss pending litigation and Donna Hanna and Jane Devlin, with other neighbors and abutters who have been affected by the continual tanker truck traffic, stopped by the Town House to meet with selectmen before their executive session.

The group has sought relief from the noise and dust generated by the heavy tanker truck traffic and asked selectmen and Town Counsel Ilana Quirk from Koppelman and Paige law firm what is the status of the lawsuit.

Donna Hanna told selectmen, “You said it would be about six months before the judge would make his decision – and that was about six months ago.”

Town Counsel Quirk responded that the ruling had been made and Judge Robert C. Cosgrove, Justice of the Superior Court, ruled against the town in a decision last July.  Selectman Christine Joy told Devlin and Hanna she had emailed copies of the ruling months ago, but neither had received the judgment.

In his ruling, Justice Cosgrove stated that Rocky Harvest , LLC, is a “successor in interest” and is allowed to retain its water extraction business off Brook Street and benefit from a Chapter 61A tax classification that will give a greatly reduced tax assessment under farming status.

The Town of Plympton argued that because the original 249 acre parcel of land including fish farm and cranberry bogs has been split several times, leaving  only an 11.927 acre lot with pump house for water extraction, that this use does not qualify as an “agricultural” use, and therefore should not be allowed a Chapter 61A tax classification.  The judgment stated that even though the various parcels have different owners, the restriction against development maintains enough of a similar nature that the agricultural classification would be allowed.

In January 2010, Selectmen received verbal complaints from abutters claiming that Rocky Harvest was violating conditions 6 and 7 of the agreement for judgment that limited the hours of operation of the water extraction business to between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.  Tanker truck traffic was prohibited on Sundays and ten Federal holidays.

Freitas letter allowing Sunday trucks upheld

Selectmen investigated the complaint and in doing so were made aware of a letter from then Selectman Joseph Freitas on Board of Selectmen letterhead stating Rocky Harvest could increase its hours of operation to include Sundays and holidays.  Freitas did not obtain a vote of the Board of Selectmen or the consent of the Zoning Board of Appeals before sending the letter.  Selectmen made Rocky Harvest aware that the letter was not supported by a vote of the board and was therefore not valid.

Count III of the March 19, 2014 Rocky Harvest answer and counterclaim against Plympton, asserts that Rocky Harvest is entitled to enforce the October 23, 2008 letter from Freitas, allowing tanker truck traffic seven days a week without limit.

Selectmen told the frustrated abutters that they might have to seek their own legal counsel to represent their interests, but that Plympton is still pursuing its remedies.

Deuces wild: WHSL skates to 2-2 tie vs. Cohasset-Hanover Skippers

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KINGSTON — After steamrolling its first two opponents — outscoring them 14-1 — Whitman-Hanson/Silver Lake seemed to have met their match in Cohasset/Hanover as WHSL skated to a 2-2 tie against the Skippers Wednesday evening at the Bog.

“Cohasset/Hanover is a very good team,” WHSL head coach Kevin Marani said. “We had a lot of opportunities but we just didn’t capitalize and that’s hockey.”

WHSL (2-0-1, 1-0-1 SEMGHL NE) dominated possession of the puck in the first period of action — outshooting C-H nearly 2-to-1 — senior forward Mel McAleer almost got the Panthers on the board midway through the frame, but her wrist shot dinged off the post and it remained 0-0 at the end of 15 minutes.   

Just 39 ticks into the second, the Skippers (2-0-1, 2-0-1) got on the board via senior captain Alex Martini’s third goal of the winter to make it 1-0. WHSL was in uncharted territory as it found itself trailing for the first time in more than 105 minutes this season. 

“The first goal sort of caught us by surprise,” Marani said. “We were outshooting them and they had a nice goal. We had a lapse in defense and then after that they said we have to bear down a little more on defense.”

The Panthers were flying down the ice with urgency midway through the second as freshman Natalie Nemes had a pair of blistering shots on C-H netminder Sarissa Fazio (32 saves) but nothing to show for it.

With 3:00 to go in the frame, McAleer was finally able to break through—beating Fazio through the 5-hole to knot the score at 1-1.

Less than two minutes later, freshman Alyssa Murphy was rewarded for crashing the net as she poked home her fourth goal of the season — beating the sophomore goalie to her blocker side to give WHSL a 2-1 lead. 

“Alyssa has been great,” Mariani said. “She’ll have many, many, many goals in her career, for sure.”

However, the Skippers would not go easily and with 8:13 left in regulation Maddie Murphy flicked a shot on WHSL goalie Melissa Crone (18 saves) that found its way past her to tie the score at 2-2.

“Melissa played well,” Marani said. “She had one fluke goal on her. That happens, that’s hockey. She could have hung her head, but she didn’t. She came out and made three really big saves in last four minutes of play in the game.”

C-H had its chances down the stretch to snatch a lead, including a power play with 6:58 remaining, but Crone stood strong in net.

Defenseman Katie Johnson turned in an impressive outing with countless breakups in her own zone.   

WHSL recorded 34 shots on net to C-H’s 20 in the draw. 

“I think we deserved to win the game,” Marani said. “You can outplay a team, you can outshoot them by 3-to-1 but you come out with a tie. We’re hanging our heads in there but they’re celebrating like they just won a championship.”

Halifax firefighters become “Santa’s Helpers”

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There were 250 gift wishes were granted through the “Giving Tree” at the Halifax WalMart store to help area families in need, according to Linda Wilson Community Coordinator and Risk Control Leader.  Halifax firefighters Local 3159 joined the Salvation Army in presenting purchased gifted items after spending about an hour shopping in the store. There was toy testing, tossing and lots of laughter as ‘Santa’s helpers’ filled their carts.

The Giving Tree tickets listed the age, gender and two ideas for items the child wanted most for Christmas.  Firefighters later paid up three Halifax families’ lay-a way accounts and delivered them.

Firefighters look forward to this annual event as just one more way to give back to the Halifax community.

Santa’s elves took a few minutes off for a photo in front of the tree in WalMart’s entryway. Among those included here are Capt. Jeffrey Cuozzo, Capt. Matthew Cunningham and Lt. William Palma, Firefighter Rob Malone. From WalMart are Linda Wilson, Community Coordinator; and John Matthieu, store manager.

Santa’s elves took a few minutes off for a photo in front of the tree in WalMart’s entryway. Among those included here are Capt. Jeffrey Cuozzo, Capt. Matthew Cunningham and Lt. William Palma, Firefighter Rob Malone. From WalMart are Linda Wilson, Community Coordinator; and John Matthieu, store manager.

Generous Halifax shoppers shatter donations record

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The generosity of Halifax Stop & Shop shoppers put $7,855.63 into the kettle for the good works of the Salvation Army this Christmas season – and that doesn’t count the diamond ring, whose estimated value is between $800 and $1,000!

Halifax shoppers responded from their hearts when they heard the Salvation Army bell ringers, and opened their wallets to shatter previous years’ records of donations.

The bell ringers were welcomed at the Halifax Stop & Shop and invited to ring inside the store’s entryway where they could be warm and dry.  Store manager Eddie Samuels has welcomed the Salvation Army inside its store since the store opened several years ago.

The bell ringers, many of whom are Halifax senior citizens, volunteered their time to help the Salvation Army meet their goal to help needy people and families in the area.  Many people will be warm, fed, and clothed due to their generous gift of time.  Bell ringers include: Tommy Schindler, Kevin Rogers, Jo Schofield,  Dot Martel, Barbara Newcomb, Gerry Lambert, Pat Darrah, Dot Pease, Amy Merriam, Judy Yergeau, Marine Leighton Moore, Sharlene Capaccioli, Dylan Capaccioli, Jason Conroy, Amber Conroy,  Sally Fontaine-Burke, Kim Aluisy Roy, Carl Faith, Glendale Duncan, Gerry Dribbon, Lynn Whalen, Loud Lasdow, Sharon Hartz,  Brenda Fitzgerald, Julia Fitzgerald, Marissa Fitzgerald, Brenda Pettingill, Debbie Lawrence, Mackay Keegan, Diane Colantuone Cheverie, Michelle Dye-Striebel, Sammy Striebel, Martin Tuohey, Justin Jerome, Cill Jerome, Ellen Michaels, Tanya Little & Levi, Lisa Gilbert, Suzie Fontaine Hopps, Denise Driscoll, Ally Ryan, Brianna Foley, Shauna Foley, Sheryl Balerna, Brie Marsiotta, Kersten Santos and Ken Vinton!

Among the gifts in the bucket were an unscratched lottery ticket – which was a $10 winner, the diamond ring, and $50 bills and $100 bills.  Halifax shoppers were generous.

Christine Tompkins, who helped organize the volunteers, also would like to thank the Twin Lakes Convenience Store for letting her set up a counter donations kettle, Rockland Trust Company tellers for counting the donations, and to whomever put the diamond ring and the lottery ticket into the kettle.  It will all be put to good works.  “Many needy families will be warm, fed, clothed and so much more due to your generosity!  … We shattered every record this year: record number of volunteers and record donations! … I am proud of my town,” Tompkins said.

Plympton selectmen hear presentation on 9.5 mile road safety improvement Selectmen’s meeting.

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James Bentley

Express correspondent

Plympton Selectmen heard a proposal from David DeBaie, Senior Traffic Engineer from Stantec Consulting at their meeting on Monday, December 19, 2016.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) hired Stantec for a road improvement project which will include the towns of Plympton, Middleboro, and Rochester.

DeBaie presented details for a plan designed to reduce the number of traffic accidents. DeBaie told the board, “MassDOT is looking at reducing the number of crashes on rural roadways.”

Stantec’s plan spans across 9.5 miles of road in Plympton, which includes all of Main Street. Parts of Center Street, Palmer Road, Parsonage Road, County Road, and Mayflower Road would also be impacted by the proposal.

Board Chairperson Colleen Thompson asked, “Just to clarify, this is free for the town?” David Dubai assured the plan including both the cost and the labor are free for the town.  Plympton’s Highway Superintendent James Mulcahy told the Express that the project amounts to about a $200,000 grant.

Board member, Christine Joy showed excitement for the town not having to fund any part of the project. “Christmas comes early!” Joy exclaimed.

DeBaie explained basic details of the proposed improvements. They include three main strategies for reducing the number of car accidents. One of the strategies discussed was to simply add more warning and regulatory signs to Plympton’s rural roads. More speed limit signs was a suggestion.

Another improvement that DeBaie discussed was to increase the amount of pavement markings on roads.

This does not just include yellow center lines. A heavy emphasis was placed on edge lines. DeBaie told the board, “Studies show that edge lines are effective in being able to reduce crashes.”

The last major improvement emphasized was the need to replace outer concrete post with guard rails. DeBaie said that the concrete posts are, “Reasonably effective in terms of showing where there is a problem, but in MassDOT’s eyes, they represent a bit of a hazard, so those are being replaced.”

After DeBaie presented the road improvements for the town, the Board asked some questions. Selectman John Traynor was curious to know how much the town’s highway department would be involved in the process. He said, “How do we enter into this?”  In other words, Traynor asked, how much input Plympton’s Highway Surveyor James Mulcahy would have. 

DeBaie answered that they had tried very hard to come up with something they have confidence Jim would agree on.  DeBaie has been working with Plympton’s Highway Superintendent for several months, however, he did acknowledge that the MassDOT and local highway department “scenes” do operate differently.

The project, about 25% completed, is still in the planning phase and needs to go through MassDOT’s process of submittal, and resubmittal. The final plan is expected to be submitted in late April and the work completed by fall of 2017.

How to solve the problem of sick Monponsett Pond?

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The Town of Halifax hosted a presentation and public hearing Thursday, Dec. 15 in the Great Hall of the Halifax Town Hall, 499 Plymouth St., given by the Division of Watershed Management Bureau of Water Resources, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection of a Draft  focusing on Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) for Total Phosphorus in four ponds in the Towns of Halifax, Hanson and Pembroke Massachusetts.  The 128-page draft identified the problems causing toxic algae blooms and proposed solutions to making the ponds healthy again.

The four ponds, West Monponsett Pond, East Monponsett Pond, White Oak Reservoir (a.k.a. ‘reservoir’) and Stetson Pond are hydraulically connected and are impaired by nutrients, specifically phosphorus. This Draft TMDL Report is required by the EPA Federal Clean Water Act section 303d and is directed at control of excessive cyanobacteria, algae and non-rooted weeds (duckweed) which impair uses in the ponds, including swimming, and aquatic life.

A TMDL is essentially a “pollution budget” designed to restore the health of an impaired body of water.

The DEP representatives discussed and explained the draft document and responded to questions and comments on the report.

Kimberly Walsh, Dave Johnson, Matthew Reardon and Mark Mattson, all of the DEP spoke to the draft report and took questions from the 40-50 people in attendance.

Also present were Halifax selectmen Chairman Troy Garron and Kim Roy, as well as State Rep. Tom Calter, who has been vocal in his support of the ponds.

Monponsett Pond System encompasses both East and West Monponsett ponds, Stetson Pond and White Oak Watershed Resevoir.

TMDL = Pollution Budget

Total Maximum Daily Load, TMDL, is the maximum amount of pollution which each pond or waterbody can withstand to maintain an acceptable level of water quality.

“We cannot overenrich the water … the water has to be safe to drink,” Walsh said.  Secondly has to be acceptable for recreation, and then has to be able to support aquatic life.  Among some of the challenges to cleaning up West Monponsett Pond with heavy doses of alum, are the two protected fresh water mollusks, the Tidewater Mucket and the Eastern Pond Mussel.  Alum doses must me monitored so as not to destroy the protected species.

Walsh explained the  “target” her staff has developed to maintain water quality,  .025 parts per liter of phosphorous in the ponds.

That’s a big goal.

DEP reps spoke of the rapid clearing of the pond with alum treatments – then follow-up with limiting the phosphorus coming into the ponds. DEP officials claimed that alum treatments on a continuing basis would help keep the pond free of algae.

Kim Roy spoke up saying she and Halifax are not looking for a “quick fix”, she wants to clean up the pond the right way – the natural way, for a long-term continuing solution.

Rep. Tom Calter asked why the draft report didn’t take into consideration the 24% phosphorus reduction that stopping Brockton from diverting water from the Monponsett ponds would bring.  “Who told you not to use that in this report,” he furthered.

Calter was answered by a DEP official’s statements that stopping water diversions wouldn’t solve the problem, and that there are other means to solve the problem, while protecting Brockton’s legal rights to the water.

At one point, a Brockton Water Commissioner stood and said, “I’m the bad guy here!”  Saying that all he was hearing about was diversions when there are other solutions to be used.

Rep Calter asked how the report can ignore a cause that’s 24% of the problem?  Don’t you agree that the diversions exacerbate the problem?  DEP agreed, but did not want to use stopping the diversions as part of the solution.

The DEP representative said the diversions were having some impact but their working conclusions were that the diversions in accordance with the law don’t matter enough to become part of the solution.  They further claimed they are working with Brockton to help solve the problem.  “You’ve all seen the graph and it’s focused on nutrients and how to control them. “

What these folks are tasked to do is what is the best, quickest way of how to get to a clean pond.  They’re looked at nutrients, where they come from now and in the future, and how to stop them. This draft is a road map.  It says nutrients are the biggest problem and nutrients can be treated with alum.

We try to look at the law, the license, the fact that Brockton has registrations, we have nutrients coming into the pond, and come up with a response.   We are working with Brockton, but stopping the diversions alone wont’ get us there.

Calter:  I know that diversions alone won’t get us there.  Why won’t the final report say, they will be 24% better.  Silver Lake cannot continue to provide the 11 million gallons Brockton requires.“

Troy Garron asked if they could open up the dam to let the water flow to clean up the pond.

“Brockton has a legal right to have the dam,” was the answer. 

He said that they have looked at all the models, all the range of solutions, and the supporting documentation, and how much nutrients are flowing in there, as well as a timeline to get the ponds healthy.   We’re working on an agreement with Brockton Identifying the best path forward.

A Brockton water commissioner, identifying himself as “I’m the bad guy here… all I hear is diversion, Here’s your chance, your opportunity – you’ve got Mr. Calter her to go out and seek the funds.  Diversion isn’t going to solve the problem!”

Calter answered, You’re right,

Excessive phosphorous is the cause of the nutrients in the water, causing the algae bloom.

Selectman Roy said, “We’ve had many meetings with you – maybe it will not solve it, and by the way – we have treated the pond with our own tax dollars.  I want to fix the pond in the right way.”

Asking for order and reason, the DEP rep asked that the comments be written and sent for consideration. 

Stating that all have a right to be heard and their comments considered, he invited each to write their comments and concerns on the draft report and the hearing by the deadline of Monday, January 16, 2017, by 5 p.m. 

A copy of this Draft TMDL Report, a complete listing of all lakes, rivers and coastal waters on the Massachusetts Impaired Waters (303d) list and further explanation of the TMDL Program, is available online at:

http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dep/water/resources/a-thru-m/monponsett-phosphorus-tmdl.pdf

Based on the comments received, the Draft Report will be rewritten and the final version sent to the USEPA for approval. All comments should refer to the report number (CN 446.0) and must be received by 5:00 pm on Monday, January 16, 2017. Please submit comments electronically to Matt Reardon, matthew.reardon@state.ma.us, or by US Mail to MassDEP, Attn: Matt Reardon, Watershed Planning Program, 8 New Bond Street, Worcester, MA 01606.

Halifax Holidays Celebration Sat. Dec. 10

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Cub Scout Kullen Martin, 8, is bundled up for the frigid temperatures as he enjoys warm apple cider on Saturday night.

Cub Scout Kullen Martin, 8, is bundled up for the frigid temperatures as he enjoys warm apple cider on Saturday night.

Luminaries line the sidewalk to Popes Tavern as the Boy Scouts keep warm near the fire on the green.

Luminaries line the sidewalk to Popes Tavern as the Boy Scouts keep warm near the fire on the green.

Colin Greenwood, 5, of Halifax helps Rob Firlotte place donations in the collection box at the Salon Serenity cards and care packing station for soldiers overseas as mom Jenni Greenwood (left) looks on.

Colin Greenwood, 5, of Halifax helps Rob Firlotte place donations in the collection box at the Salon Serenity cards and care packing station for soldiers overseas as mom Jenni Greenwood (left) looks on.

Sam Krueger , 3, of Plympton is mesmerized as the train goes by in the Halifax Town Hall at Holidays in Saturday Dec., 10.

Sam Krueger , 3, of Plympton is mesmerized as the train goes by in the Halifax Town Hall at Holidays in Saturday Dec., 10.

Hailey Adams, 4 ½ of Rockland and Payton Boehm, 4 ½ of Braintree share giggles and a sweet treat inside the Halifax Town Hall.

Hailey Adams, 4 ½ of Rockland and Payton Boehm, 4 ½ of Braintree share giggles and a sweet treat inside the Halifax Town Hall.

Edward Ubertis, and daughter Ryann, 6, of Halifax wait for the very popular (snowman) hayrides.

Edward Ubertis, and daughter Ryann, 6, of Halifax wait for the very popular (snowman) hayrides.

Taste testing was in full swing at the chili cook-off inside the Halifax fire station on Sat. night.

Taste testing was in full swing at the chili cook-off inside the Halifax fire station on Sat. night.

Brotherly love at left clockwise Ty Gavin , 11, plays tic tac toe with brothers Lucas, 17, and Jack, 15, at the Pope’s Tavern.

Brotherly love at left clockwise Ty Gavin , 11, plays tic tac toe with brothers Lucas, 17, and Jack, 15, at the Pope’s Tavern.

Elaine and Jerry Joy of Christmas Tree Lane Halifax share a cookie and laughter at the Holmes Public Library during Halifax holiday celebration.

Elaine and Jerry Joy of Christmas Tree Lane Halifax share a cookie and laughter at the Holmes Public Library during Halifax holiday celebration.

Harper Lyman-Yelle ,4, of Halifax laughs as Santa tries to guess what she wants for Christmas during the Holidays in Halifax on Dec. 10.

Harper Lyman-Yelle ,4, of Halifax laughs as Santa tries to guess what she wants for Christmas during the Holidays in Halifax on Dec. 10.

Dancer’s World of Halifax took the stage for a festive holiday show at the Halifax Elementary School entertaining nearly a full auditorium.

Dancer’s World of Halifax took the stage for a festive holiday show at the Halifax Elementary School entertaining nearly a full auditorium.

 

Lakers’ Look at Last Week

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Boys’ Basketball

The Lakers split last week, taking a 49-43 win over Pembroke on Tuesday, Dec. 13, and suffering a 54-50 loss to Silver Lake three days later.

Girls’ Basketball

The girls fell 63-37 to Pembroke on Tuesday, Dec. 13, but they would come back strong three days later as they topped Whitman-Hanson, 67-53. In their win over Whitman-Hanson, the girls trailed by 14 points at halftime, but tough defense in the second half change the game.

Boys’ Ice Hockey

The boys opened their season with a 1-0 win over Whitman-Hanson. Colby Gilbert had the lone goal of the game and Alden Maguire had a shutout in net. On Saturday that week, they also beat Franklin, 4-0.

Girls’ Ice Hockey

The co-op with Whitman-Hanson beat Quincy/North Quincy, 8-1, on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Like the boys, they also beat Franklin last Saturday, except theirs was a 6-0 win.

Boys’ Indoor Track

The boys improved to 2-0 with a 58-42 win over Whitman-Hanson on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Girls’ Indoor Track

The girl fell, 63-37, to Whitman-Hanson, on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Boys’ Swimming

The boys swim team fell to Duxbury in their first meet, 76-38, in Duxbury on Tuesday, Dec. 13.

Girls’ Swimming

The girls swim team also fell to Duxbury the same day as the boys’ team, 98-78.

Boys’ Wrestling

On opening night (Wednesday, Dec. 14), the wrestling team fell, 42-12, to Duxbury. But on Saturday, Dec. 17, they finished the day 1-1 at a tri-meet with Somerset Berkeley, who they beat, 42-40, and Cohasset, who they fell to, 41-33.

First meet encouraging for SL track teams

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On Thursday, Dec. 8, both the Silver Lake High School track teams, boys’ and girls’, started their seasons against the Duxbury Green Dragons at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. Both teams showed encouraging results as the boys Lakers squad edged the Green Dragons, 51-49, and the girls Laker team fell in a close one, 54-40, to the Green Dragons.

Although they won, it might come as a surprise that the boys’ team did not sweep one single event. There was not one event where they finished in the top-3 spots.

In the 55-meter dash, Christian Moran (6.87 seconds) and Max LaFerrara (6.93 seconds) had a first and third place finish respectively.

For mid-distance events, Max Shirikjian (37.75 seconds) won the 300-meter dash and Willi D’Entremont (1:31.50) took first and Tristan Arendt (1:37.82) took third respectively in the 600-meter dash.

Logan Arendt (2:55.54) finished second in the 1000-meter dash, William Felix (4:53.15) came in second in the 1-mile run while Cameron Dwyer (5:09.95) finished third. Felix also took third in the 2-mile run (10:48.89).

John McCarthy (8.90) and Brian Sherry (9.57) had top-2 finishes in the 55-meter hurdles while Gabriel Roy (34 feet and 3 inches) and Jared Dwyer (33-11) came in second and third in shot put.

LaFerrera finished second in the high jump (5-03.00). Shirikjian (21-05 and Kevin Donahue (17-05 ½) took first and third respectively in the long jump.  The Laker boys won the 4×200 Relay (1:37.33).

On the girls’ side, Alison McDonough (7.87) won the 55-meter dash and Grace Gilmore (48.60) came in third in the 300-meter dash.

In long-distance events, Alison Gavigan had a strong performance in the 1-mile run (5:55.03) as she finished first in the event and Alexandra Tonsberg (13:27.40) came in second in the 2-mile run.

Jackie Damery (10.68) won the 55-meter hurdle and Nora Frizzell (11.37) came in third place in the event.

Eleanor Swanson (26-03) had the best shot put throw of the day and her teammate, Allison White, (24-10) came in third. 

The Lakers finished first (McDonough, 4-07) and second (Tonsberg, 4-01) in the high jump. Tess Lally (14-00) and McDonough (13-06) finished second and third respectively in the long jump. The girls’ 4×200 relay team (2:00.44) ousted the Green Dragons’ best run in the event.