Helicopter to distribute thousands of rabies vaccines across Cape Cod MassLive.com 2 hrs ago Jackson Cote, masslive.com
Cape Cod residents may see a helicopter flying low in the sky this week as it distributes thousands of rabies vaccine across the region.
Oral rabies vaccine baits are set to be distributed throughout Plymouth and Barnstable counties starting Monday, according to a statement from the Cape Cod & Southeast Massachusetts Rabies Task Force. The group is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Wildlife Services on the project to help control raccoon rabies.
Roughly 68,000 baits will be distributed by a low-flying, red-and-black helicopter and by bait stations in Bourne, Carver, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Middleboro, Plymouth, Rochester, Sandwich and Wareham from Monday to Saturday, the Cape Cod Times reported.
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Retiring Brockton cop facing DUI charge in Florida after traffic stop
A Brockton police officer, who is now living in Florida while his retirement is pending, was arrested last week and charged with drunken driving. Police said he responded to his arrest with a profanity-laced tirade. Mark R. Reardon, 57, was arrested in Marco Island, Florida, on April 22 following an early morning motor vehicle stop. Reardon, who was promoted to temporary sergeant in December 2018 and had been with the Brockton Police Department since September 1988, was not actively working for the department. “Officer Reardon is a Florida resident pending retirement and is no longer an active Brockton police officer,” Police Chief Emanuel Gomes said.
TAAVA hosting chicken BBQ drive-thru
The Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans Association will be hosting a chicken BBQ event on Saturday, May 22, at 5 p.m. The event will be drive-thru only, at the pavilion behind Dighton Town Hall and is a scholarship fundraiser. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by contacting Tony Rosario at 508-669-6877.
Tickets must be purchased by May 19.
Children s series at Central Congregational Church
Pastor Doug Forbes will be sharing a series of children’s messages at the Central Congregational Church on Sundays at 10 a.m. The title of the series is Treasured, we are all treasured by God! At the conclusion of each message, the children will receive a new Bible Buddy toy or other keepsake.
Former Stoughton, college star to head South Shore squad
Roland Millien is ready to get rolling as the new leader of the Harborwomen girls basketball program
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While the Fall 2 season just ended, new Hingham High girls basketball head coach Roland Millien - the former star player from Stoughton - can t wait to roll out the balls once again.
“I’m ready to go right this very second,” Millien said. “I’ve already watched tape of 10 or 15 games from the last couple seasons to see what the program is about and what some of the girls can do. I can’t wait to meet all of the girls and get started with the process.”
Residents of Bourne and the Upper Cape are being cautioned about the upcoming distribution of oral rabies vaccine baits north and west of the Cape Cod Canal. The Cape Cod and Southeast Massachusetts Rabies Task Force announced it will resume distribution of vaccine baits beginning Monday, May 3, through Friday, June 4.
Distribution of approximately 12,000 vaccine baits south and east of the canal will begin May 10. The baits will be distributed from the Cape Cod Canal through Route 151 in Falmouth, and routes 28 and 149 in Barnstable. The aim is to boost wildlife rabies vaccination rates and prevent the reemergence of raccoon rabies.
Beginning May 10, baits will be distributed in areas of Capeside Bourne and Sandwich, Falmouth and Barnstable. Baits will be distributed by vehicles, train and bait stations. Approximately 5,500 will be distributed by bait stations in selected areas. A majority of the baits will be distributed by town, county and USDA officials utilizing vehicles and h