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When should I call 9-1-1?

Save a Life

911

Stop a Crime

911

Report a Fire

Anytime help is needed from police, fire, or ambulance personnel, 9-1-1 should be your first call in an emergency.

9-1-1 CALLING TIPS
Stay calm and speak clearly
Be sure to listen carefully and answer all of the dispatcher's questions to the best of your ability
If possible, do not hang up until the 9-1-1 dispatcher has obtained all of the information that is needed.

SILENT CALL PPOCEDURE
If you cannot speak, you can still communicate with the dispatcher by using your landline phone's key pad. Once the call taker answers
Press 1 if you need Police
Press 2 if you need Fire
Press 3 if you need an Ambulance

Cordless phones will not work during power outages, so it is important to always keep a corded phone in your home in case of emergency

WIRELESS/CELLULAR PHONES
If you are calling from a cellular phone, please provide as much information to the dispatcher as possible. New technology allows dispatchers to receive your phone number and approximate location where the call orginated from within a couple of hundred yards. The more information you can give, the better.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Medical Alert deviecs do not provide a direct connection with your local police, fire or ambulance personnel. If immediate help is needed and a phone is within your reach, call 9-1-1
TDD/TTY users should call 9-1-1 directly. All 9-1-1 dispatchers are equipped with and trained to use TDD/TTY equipment
Massachusetts residents with disabilities may qualify for specialized telephones and accessories free of charge or at a reduced rate. Please visit www.massedp.com or call 1-800-300-5658 V/TTY for more information

Updates

Results of Caucus

08/20/10

The caucus is the nominations process used in many small New England Towns. It is the process Middlefield uses to identify the two top candidates for each position to be filled.

For the August 18th Caucus the results are as follows.

For the one year term

Mitch Feldmesser received 28 votes

Sandra Dellea received 18

4 write in candiates did not receive sufficient votes for nomination

For the two year term

Alan Vint received 45 votes

seven write in votes did not receive sufficient votes to qualify for nomination

Zoning Board of Appeals two year term

Terrence Crean received 48 votes

John Richardson received 17 votes

1 write in candidate did not receive sufficient votes to qualify for nomination

The Special election will be held on October 2, from 1-5 p.m. at the Middlefield Town Hall.

Volunteers Wanted: Westfield River Wild and Scenic Advisory Committee

06/27/10

One step at a time down Glendale Falls

Is trail work and installing rustic stairs more your style? Join us at Glendale Falls the first Saturday of each month, June – October 9am. -1pm. Help protect and enhance the Trustees of Reservation‘s beautiful Glendale Falls property by installing rustic stairs and a woodland trail one step at a time.

If you let me know you are interested I‘ll send you a reminder email and bring a shovel for you!!

July 3^th 9am. -1pm.

Aug. 7^st. 9am. -1pm.

Sept. 4^th. 9am. -1pm.

Oct. 2^th 9am. -1pm.

WILD & SCENIC SATURDAYS JUNE – OCTOBER

East Branch Trail Days - Free workshops

The third Saturday from June to Oct. will find us at the start of the East Branch trail, which happens to be the dynamic Chesterfield Gorge. We will be training volunteers to look for macro invertebrates, identify invasive species, recognize rock formations and take beautiful photos that help us keep track of the health of the river. Attend one or all of the trainings, pick out your section and feel great about helping maintain our Wild and Scenic designation.

What does it mean to be Wild & Scenic? Visit: westfieldriverwildscenic.org

July 17^th 9am. -1pm. Identifying Invasive Plants with Julie Richburg

Aug. 21^st. 9am. -1pm. Photo Monitoring with Carrie Banks

Sept. 18^th. 9am. -1pm. Macro Invertebrates with Mike Cole

Oct. 16^th 9am. -1pm. Orientation & map reading with Bill Babcock

Limited space, call or email Meredyth Babcock to sign up for the training‘s

(413) 623-2070 volunteer@westfieldriverwildscenic.org

Walkin’ the Wild & Scenic Westfield River

It’s not too late to adopt your mile section of Massachusetts first designated Wild and Scenic River. Over 78 miles in ten towns is recognized for its unique and valuable resources. Be the eyes and ears on the river by adopting a mile section and conducting a visual survey. It’s a great project to do with friends and family. You might be surprised who is already out there Walkin’ the Watershed. Video training is now available, so you can train at your leisure.