Chief Lance Benjamino and the Middleborough Fire Department would like to remind residents to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they move their clocks ahead to start daylight saving time Sunday. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13, and clocks move ahead one hour at that time. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in more than 50% of … [Read more...]
Middleborough Fire Department Receives State Grant for Fire Education Programs
Fire Chief Lance Benjamino is pleased to announce that the Middleborough Fire Department has been awarded over $8,000 in grant funding to support fire safety and education programs. The grant from the state Massachusetts Department of Fire Services will support fire prevention and education programs in schools and within the Middleborough senior community. The Student Awareness of Fire … [Read more...]
Middleborough Fire and Police Departments Investigating House Fire on Wareham Street
Fire Chief Lance Benjamino and Police Chief Joseph Perkins report that the Middleborough Fire and Police Departments are investigating a house fire that occurred on Wareham Street earlier this morning. At approximately 6:30 a.m., Middleborough Fire responded to a call for a report of a fire at 581 Wareham St. (Route 28). Upon arrival, crews located fire showing from the right side of a … [Read more...]
Middleborough Fire Department Shares Cold Weather and Ice Safety Tips
Chief Lance Benjamino and the Middleborough Fire Department would like to provide cold weather and ice safety tips to residents during the winter months. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cold weather induced illnesses such as frostbite can occur even in temperatures above 40°F if a person becomes chilled by rain or sweat, or is submerged in cold water. On … [Read more...]
(Update #2) Middleborough Officials Provide Update on Nor’easter Response
MIDDLEBOROUGH -- Town Manager Robert Nunes, Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Lance Benjamino, and Police Chief Joseph Perkins would like to provide an update to the Town's response to the Nor'easter storm. MGED Continues Restoration and Repairs As of 2 p.m. Thursday, 23-25% of Middleborough Gas & Electric Department (MGED) customers were without power, in both Middleborough and … [Read more...]