In the year since George Floyd's death, Wisconsin has had its own transformative year in policing and the community's response to policing. Multiple cases were marked with public outcry for officers to be held accountable for their actions and demands for policing changes. Such as the cases of Alvin Cole, the third person shot and killed by Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah; Jacob Blake, shot in the back multiple times by Kenosha police.
SCITUATE – Contrary to rumors, the Scituate Department of Public Works does not hand out free sand to residents, said DPW director Kirk Loiselle, who responded to requests with an e-blast on Feb. 9.
Last week, Loiselle said a post on social media incorrectly advised Scituate residents to pick up the sand, used to protect road and walkways from slippery situations, at the DPW on Trimtown Road.
Since the post, Loiselle said the DPW is bombarded with questions from residents ranging from how much sand can be picked up, when, and where. Loiselle said the DPW never handed out the sand in the past.