Plymouth County TRIAD
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Rochester TRIAD’s St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon 2024
Still celebrating ☘️ at the Rochester Council on Aging St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon today.Thank you to the COA Volunteers who went above and beyond in preparation of today’s gathering.
I was honored to present a Community Reinvestment mini-award to Rochester COA on their newest initiative.
Our office is proud to support COA Director Eric Poulin and their new “Cruise and Lunch” program, that will transport seniors who do not normally leave their homes out and around in town.
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West Bridgewater St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon 2024
Stopped in to the West Bridgewater TRIAD Luncheon today to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!I had the opportunity to congratulate Tim Nixon on becoming the new Chief of Police.
Chief Nixon plays a very active role with the town’s seniors.
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Rochester COA Mardi Gras Luncheon 2024
Full house at Rochester COA’s Mardi Gras Luncheon.Great Food, Great Company and Great Entertainment!
The Rochester Seniors were able to get some reveling in before the shoveling began.
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Citizen’s Police Academy- West Bridgewater, February 2024
Bringing our Senior Citizens Police Academy to the West Bridgewater Council on Aging this afternoon.Thanks to Lt. Nixon of WBPD for helping me co-host.
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Wareham TRIAD- Coffee with the DA and the Comfort Dogs Roxy and Starr- January 2024
Halifax Police Comfort Dog Roxy and Comfort Dog Starr from the Sheriff’s Department pawsed to strut their stuff for seniors at Wareham Council on Aging today at our monthly Wareham TRIAD meeting.Today’s TRIAD theme was Coffee with the DA and Comfort Dogs.
Those in attendance were treated to a 2024 Plymouth County Comfort Dogs Calendar. Roxy is July’s featured dog and Starr is November’s.
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East Bridgewater TRIAD- Coffee with the DA and Comfort Dog Morgan- January 2024
East Bridgewater Police Department’s Community Resource Dog Morgan brightened the day for seniors attending today’s East Bridgewater TRIAD meeting.Our thanks to East Bridgewater Police Officer Tallitha Connor for making Morgan a dedicated member of our Plymouth County Comfort Dog Program.
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Lakeville TRIAD Fall Luncheon 2023
Comfort food with a side of comfort dogs at today’s Lakeville TRIAD Luncheon.Our Plymouth County Comfort Dogs, Roxy from Halifax, Sasha from Pembroke, Sasha from Plympton Police Departments and Starr from the Sheriff’s Department entertained seniors.
Thank you to Lakeville COA Director Lori Fahey for organizing.
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Retirement of Lt. Anne Shuster from our Bridgewater TRIAD
Best wishes in retirement to Lt. Anne Schuster after 27 years with Bridgewater Police and 25 years with TRIAD.Thank you for your service.
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Check Presentation to Bridgewater Fire Department- October 2023
At this time of year, we mark Fire Prevention Week.Our office is pleased to be able to use funds to purchase lock boxes for members of the Bridgewater Council on Aging.
Thank you to Bridgewater Fire Department’s Chris Hamilton and Ryan Malone for stopping by to discuss this important initiative.
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Romance Scams Screening of “Tinder Swindler”- Rochester TRIAD
Following up on our Romance Scam fraud training.Today seniors at Rochester Council on Aging watched “Tinder Swindler,” a British true crime documentary about the issue.
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Valentine’s Day at the Rochester TRIAD 2023
Met with seniors today at the Rochester Council on Aging.Using Valentine’s Day to discuss romance scams and protection so those looking online for companionship don’t see red after being had by a scammer.
Our Community Engagement team distributed Valentines for Seniors Resource Cards, with vital phone numbers to help keep our seniors safe. ❤️
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Wareham TRIAD- Educating about Romance Scams
Spoke to the Wareham TRIAD at the Wareham Council on Aging this Valentine’s Day to show seniors how to protect themselves from being romanced by scammers. Our Community Engagement team distributed Valentines for Seniors Resource Cards, with vital phone numbers to help keep our seniors safe.Special Thanks to COA executive director Sharon Rice, for sharing her father’s romance scam story so that others may learn from it.
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West Bridgewater TRIAD’s Holiday Luncheon- December 2022
Decking the halls of the West Bridgewater Council on Aging today at their TRIAD Holiday Luncheon.Thank you to COA Director Marilyn Mather for organizing, and West Bridgewater Fire for their winter fire safety presentation.
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Annual Plympton Carver TRIAD Holiday Luncheon- December 2022
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and everyone was of good cheer today at the Plymouth and Carver TRIAD Holiday Luncheon.Thanks to Janine Eaton for organizing, the Plympton and Carver Police & Fire Departments for providing the food, and the Plymouth North High School for their donation of a sweet cake for dessert!
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Community Reinvestment Program- Donation to Rochester Fire Department, December 2022
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Halifax Council on Aging Holiday Luncheon- December 2022
Ringing in the holidays today at the Halifax Council on Aging December Holiday Luncheon. ❄️ -
Lakeville TRIAD 5th Anniversary Luncheon- August 2022
Singing in the rain today with Singing Trooper Sgt. Daniel Clark, as we celebrated 5 years of the Lakeville TRIAD.Special thanks to members of Lakeville Police and Fire who weathered the weather to get the grilling in, and Acting Director Lori Fahey for organizing today’s event!
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Marshfield Senior Center- Open House- June 25, 2022
Full house at today’s open house at the Marshfield Council on Aging.Seniors and the community admiring the beautiful new expansion to their facility.
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Plympton Carver Spring Fling Anniversary- June 2022
Celebrating 16 years of the Plympton/Carver TRIAD with a nice cookout under the sun.Carver PD Chief Duphily and Fire Chief Weston got in on the grilling action!
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Tour of the Carver Police Station- Carver COA- May 2022
Thanks to Chief Marc Duphily and the Carver Officers for opening their doors and giving the Carver Seniors a tour of their impressive new police station.It was great to see all of you and to bring you all up to speed on the latest scams that have surfaced around Plymouth County.
Congratulations to Carver town residents on this new facility for first responders.
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Wareham TRIAD meeting- May 2022
Our first Wareham TRIAD meeting was held at the Council on Aging today with Wareham Police Chief Correia and Deputy Dias.With TRIAD, we are giving our seniors “The Right Information And Direction” many topics were covered to help keep our seniors safe.
Our thanks to WCTV for broadcasting the event.
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Senior Safety- Nook News- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022
Taping a segment of Nook News on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and our march planned for June.Our thanks to Beth Hadfield of Plymouth Center for Active Living and Terry Kourtz from Old Colony Elder Services.
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Plymouth County TRIAD bids a fond farewell to Lakeville Senior Center’s Director Kelly Howley
Bittersweet goodbye today to Lakeville Senior Center’s Director Kelly Howley.Kelly embarks on a new career as the town of Barnstable’s Council on Aging Director.
Thank you for 10 years of service to seniors with the Lakeville TRIAD.
We wish you well on your new endeavor. We will miss you!
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Marshfield TRIAD Re-Commitment Ceremony- May 2022
Marshfield TRIAD renewed their commitment to the program today.Liam Rooney from Marshfield PD, Marshfield Fire Chief Jeff Simpson, Sheriff Joe McDonald, Marshfield COA Director Carol Hamilton and I all signed the Plymouth County TRIAD agreement.
Great to meet with Marshfield seniors at the newly renovated senior center.
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East Bridgewater TRIAD SALT Breakfast- May 2022
Hotcakes with a side of hot takes as we presented our office’s CyberSense online safety training to seniors at the East Bridgewater TRIAD’s annual S.A.L.T. breakfast.East Bridgewater’s own Police and Fire Departments as well as the District Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s Department were on hand to cook and serve a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, bacon and eggs.
Immediately following the breakfast, District Attorney Tim Cruz and Assistant District Attorney, Amanda Fowle talked to the seniors about scams, safety and sensibility when interacting with the
Internet.ADA Fowle has been handling cyber crimes for over 5 years for the Plymouth County District Office.
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Virtual Panel Discussion and Resource Information- EBCOA- April 2022
Panel discussion to share resources and programming for grandparents and other kinship caregivers to assist in supporting them.Thanks to Nancy Hill and Susan Prendergast from East Bridgewater COA / TRIAD for organizing and East Bridgewater Community Access Media for taping this segment.
Stay tuned!
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Wareham Council on Aging Sock Hop Dance
Kickin’ it back to the 50’s tonight at a sock hop dance to benefit Wareham Council on Aging.We beat feet for a fun night and a great cause!
Thank you to Council on Aging Director Missy Dziczek for inviting the members of our newly established Wareham TRIAD to this event.
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The Launch of the Wareham TRIAD
Kicked off our TRIAD initiative today when the town of Wareham became our 11th active group in Plymouth County.Thank you to Sheriff Joe McDonald, Police Chief Walter Correia, Fire ChiefJohn Kelley and Executive Director Missy Dziczek for joining our office in educating, supporting and uniting our seniors.
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St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon 2022- Halifax Council on Aging
Thank you to Director Darlene Regan and the members of the Halifax Council on Aging for hosting the annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon.Wishing everyone all the luck of the Irish as we celebrate today!
“May our troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door!”☘️
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West Bridgewater TRIAD Monthly Meeting- March 2022
Spoke to a roomful of seniors at the monthly TRIAD meeting hosted by the West Bridgewater Council on Aging.TRIAD members were presented with important information to enable them to arm themselves with tips and tricks to outwit scammers and protect themselves from financial fraud.
Working together to make a difference and keep our Plymouth County seniors safe!
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Coffee with First Responders- East Bridgewater Council on Aging March 2022
Every day we are thankful to first responders who choose to put the uniform on to protect us.We were honored to join the East Bridgewater Council on Aging to show our gratitude in person.
Thank you!
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Mock Trial for Seniors- Halifax TRIAD March 2022
Mock trial with seniors from the Halifax TRIAD. Thanks to the members who volunteered to participate in today’s exercise.We hope all gained a better understanding of the criminal justice system through re-enactment and engagement.
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Presentation on things that you may not know that the District Attorney does- Brockton COA
Q&A at Brockton Council on Aging this morning.Sharing some of the good work that our office does outside the courtroom day in and day out to protect the people of Plymouth County.
Thanks to COA Exec Dir Janice Fitzgerald for inviting us!
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West Bridgewater TRIAD Kick-Off
West Bridgewater COA
Older adults comprise a rapidly growing segment of our population.TRIAD was founded to reduce fraud targeting seniors, alleviate victimization and build confidence in community.
Today, we welcomed West Bridgewater Council on Aging to our TRIAD.
We look forward to this partnership.
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Senior Safety- Romance Scams with Pembroke COA
Our Senior Safety Series met with the Pembroke Council on Aging to talk romance scams and how to protect yourself from being swept off your feet and cleaned out of cash.Our thanks to COA Director Gretchen Emmetts, and guests George Veglas and Marilyn Strachan for joining us.
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Plymouth County TRIAD- Grab & Go Lunch
Today was a Grab and Go lunch for our Plymouth County TRIAD members who were unable to attend the Coffee with the DA and Sheriff Event. It was great to see so many of our seniors come out. 175 boxed lunches were served. -
Plymouth County TRIAD- Coffee with the DA & Sheriff
Picture perfect day to welcome back our TRIAD members for our Coffee with the DA and Sheriff event at the Plymouth County Sheriff’s farm.Our work to protect seniors never stopped during COVID. It’s great to meet up once again and see that their needs and concerns continue to be met.
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Senior Safety Series with District Attorney Tim Cruz-Rochester COA & ORCTV
Phishing Scams in Depth… It was great to see an in-person gathering for our Senior Safety Series with the Rochester Council on Aging!
Thanks to Director Lorraine Thompson for hosting, and guest Marjorie O’Brien.
Special thanks to Old Rochester Community TV for taping and airing our segment.
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Senior Safety with District Attorney Tim Cruz, Carver COA, Plympton Carver TRIAD & Area 58 Media- Episode 4
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Hanson COA presents Senior Safety Series with District Attorney Tim Cruz, WHCA
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Scituate COA presents Senior Safety with District Attorney Tim Cruz
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Senior Safety with District Attorney Tim Cruz and Wareham Council on Aging
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Senior Safety with District Attorney Tim Cruz, Hingham Senior Center and Harbor Media
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Senior Safety with District Attorney Tim Cruz, Duxbury Senior Center and PAC TV- A COVID Update
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Senior Safety with District Attorney Tim Cruz, Duxbury Senior Center & PAC tv
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Senior Safety with District Attorney Tim Cruz, Plympton/Carver TRIAD & Area 58 Media
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Senior Safety with District Attorney Tim Cruz, Halifax COA & Area 58 Media
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Senior Safety with District Attorney Tim Cruz, Brockton COA & BCA
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Senior Safety with DA Tim Cruz, Abington COA & Abington CAM
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Senior Safety with DA Tim Cruz, Bridgewater COA & BTV
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Senior Safety with District Attorney Tim Cruz, Duxbury Senior Center and PACtv Episode 2
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Senior Safety with DA Tim Cruz, West Bridgewater COA & WBTV
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Senior Safety with DA Tim Cruz, East Bridgewater COA & EBCAM
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Senior Safety with DA Tim Cruz, Lakeville COA & LakeCam TV
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Senior Safety with DA Tim Cruz, Barstow Village, Hanover COA & Hanover Cable TV
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Senior Safety with DA Tim Cruz, Duxbury Senior Center & PAC tv Episode 1
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Around the County with District Attorney Tim Cruz
Duxbury Senior Center, Mayflower Road, Duxbury
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day- Plymouth- 2019
Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day- Brockton, June 13, 2019
Brockton Council on Aging, 10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton, MA
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Plymouth County TRIAD Annual Senior Picnic- 2019
Plymouth County Sheriff's Farm, 74 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA
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9th Annual Marshfield Council on Aging Health Fair
230 Webster Street, Marshfield, MA
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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Coffee with First Responders- Lakeville TRIAD
Lakeville Senior Center, 1 Dear Crossing, Lakeville, MA
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Driving Decisions Program
1 Dear Crossing, Lakeville, MALakeville TRIAD
10:00 am
March 14, 2019Lakeville Council on Aging
1 Dear Crossing
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Banner Raising for World Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Main Street, Brockton, MA
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Annual Pancake Breakfast 2018
East Bridgewater TRIAD
District Attorney Tim Cruz addressed the seniors of East Bridgewater at their TRIAD’s annual pancake breakfast. Topics of Discussion included recent scams and how to protect your identity.
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Oak Point Women’s Club
April 21, 2018
Oak Point Women’s Club
Middleboro, MADistrict Attorney Cruz was invited to speak to the residents of Oak Point regarding recent scams, cyber security, personal safety, and a variety of other topics of special interest to seniors.
DA Cruz also discussed the many ways the Plymouth County Drug Abuse Task Force is working for residents. He spoke about aiding drug endangered children in schools, resources for grandparents raising grandchildren and the importance of the Drug Take Back Day, and ridding your home of unwanted or expired medications.
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15th Annual Senior Luncheon
The Conference Center at Massasoit, Brockton, MAPlymouth County TRIAD
November 9, 2017
The Conference Center at MassasoitGreat gathering for our 15th Annual Plymouth County TRIAD Senior Luncheon. Keeping things informative with tips on scams from District Attorney Tim Cruz, Equifax Data Breach information from Kevin White of the FBI, Abuse Alerts from ADA Shanan Buckingham and Safe Driving Pointers from Michele Ellicks of the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
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Marshfield TRIAD
A forum about TRIAD and it’s S.A.L.T. Council was held on February 8, 2017 at the Marshfield Council on Aging.Representatives from the District Attorney’s Office, the Sheriff’s Department, the Police Department the Fire Department and the Visiting Nurse Association served on the panel to discuss what their role is for TRIAD, and to answer questions from the audience.
Several Marshfield seniors attended the event and asked the panel insightful questions.
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Plympton Carver TRIAD Annual Holiday Luncheon
Plympton-Carver TRIAD
The Plympton Carver TRIAD’s 11th Annual Holiday Luncheon was held on December 14, 2016 at the Upland Sportsman’s Club in Plympton. District Attorney Tim Cruz was invited to address the TRIAD about Public Safety Issues. -
Bridgewater Public Safety Luncheon for Seniors
Olde Scotland Links Golf Course, Bridgewater, MADistrict Attorney Timothy Cruz, Sheriff Joseph McDonald and State Representative Angelo D’Emilia hosted the Annual Bridgewater Public Safety Luncheon for Seniors.Approximately 100 seniors turned out for the event, and received a packet filled with valuable information.
Topics of discussion included:
♦ the Current Opioid Crisis
♦ the Safe Disposal of Medications
♦ The File of Life Program
♦ Current Scams
♦ Identity Theft
♦ Code Red
♦ The Safety Assurance ProgramThe event was held at the Olde Scotland Links. The Thanksgiving Day dinner was provided by the Barrett family.
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Plympton-Carver Triad visit to the Plymouth County Farm & Horticultural Center
Sheriff Joe McDonald invited the members of the Plympton-Carver Triad to visit the Plymouth County Farm and Horticultural Center.The Triad Members were treated to lunch, a tour of the Horticultural Center, the Petting Zoo and a hayride tour around the County Farm.
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Annual Public Safety Luncheon for Seniors
The Annual Public Safety Luncheon for Seniors was held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the Conference Center at Massasoit.District Attorney Tim Cruz was joined by Sheriff Joe McDonald, Director of Elder Services for the Plymouth Council on Aging-Conni DiLeggo, , and Assistant District Attorney Shanan Buckingham. Seniors from communities all across Plymouth County were invited to attend.
The topic for this year’s luncheon was the Opioid Crisis.
Presentations were given on:
♦ The creation and accomplishments of the Plymouth County Drug Abuse Task Force
♦ The implementation and success of the Plymouth County Prescription Medication Disposal Program
♦ The Section 35 unit at the County Jail
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Lakeville Public Safety Fair
The Lakeville Council on Aging hosted a Public Safety Fair on September 27, 2016. The District Attorney’s Office participated to offer valuable information and resources to the seniors in the Lakeville community. -
Hanover Public Safety Fair
The Hanover TRIAD hosted their annual Public Safety Fair on September 23, 2016 at the Hanover Council on Aging. There were many vendors present who offered information and resources to the Seniors in the Hanover community.
