Chief of Police and Harbormaster Thomas P. Shamshak Jr. is proud to announce that Officer Joseph Fedullo, the Deputy Harbormaster for the Town of Essex, has successfully completed the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Five Day Boat Operator Search and Rescue (BOSAR) course. The intensive BOSAR training equips marine law enforcement officers with advanced skills to conduct search and rescue operations in challenging maritime environments. Throughout the course, Officer Fedullo underwent rigorous practical and classroom instruction covering incident command search planning, sweep widths, drift calculations, night operations, electronic navigation, and crew resource management. The cost of the
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As residents prepare for an evening of spooky fun, the Department wishes to provide the community with safety tips. Parents should check that costumes are safe. Clothing and shoes should fit properly to ensure children do not trip and fabric does not snag on objects. Make sure that costumes are made of flame-resistant materials. Kids should carry flashlights or glowsticks and wear reflective strips on costumes to be visible while trick-or-treating. Be sure to set expectations before children leave the house for the evening. Know which neighborhoods your trick-or-treaters will be visiting and ensure the group stays together. Reiterate to
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With a storm expected to bring rain and strong winds to Massachusetts this weekend, the Department would like to remind residents to take steps now to prepare and stay safe. Before the storm, residents should take precautions to ensure their homes and families are prepared for the weather. Create or review your family emergency plan, particularly if you live in an area prone to flooding, and make sure your emergency kit is stocked. Be prepared in the event you lose electricity for multiple days. Emergency kits should include flashlights, extra batteries, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, first-aid supplies,
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ESSEX — Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex Police worked together to arrest and charge an 83-year-old man with lewd conduct in the Cathedral of the Pines recreation area and are continuing patrols in the area in response to community concerns. DIETER LUTZ, age 83, of SPRINGFIELD, was arrested and charged with: Assault and Battery Lewd and Lascivious Conduct Accosting or Annoying Another Person On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Manchester-by-the-Sea Police responded to the recreational area that spans both Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea to investigate a report of a man who grabbed another man and behaved inappropriately. Officers did not locate anyone on Tuesday, but
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