News Notes: Dog rescue update, BOS highlights and more

Residents have responded well to a police officer’s request for donations to rescue a dog from war-torn Afghanistan. In two weeks, residents have sent in $1,578 — more than half the goal — according to Police Lt. Helena Findlen.

The fundraising effort is being spearheaded by Canton Police Detective Glen Piro, who is currently serving in Afghanistan. The dog, named Adel, is a young, malnourished puppy that was adopted by an Army unit stationed in a remote part of the country. The dog has saved numerous lives by alerting the soldiers to the presence of insurgents.

The weather is changing and soldiers feel the dog will not survive the winter. They are working to get Adel to New York, where she will be taken care of by family and friends of Sgt. Eric Rom, who is serving with Officer Piro. Donations in any amount can be sent to the attention of Lt. Findlen, made payable to the Canton Police Association, and sent to the Canton Police Department, 1492 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021.

Firefighters respond to tipped-over car

A Canton fire engine crew and ambulance responded to a tipped-over car on the exit ramp from Rte. 128 heading south onto Rte. 95 on Sunday, September 25, at 11 p.m. Fire Lt. Brian Marshall said one person in the vehicle was extricated by firefighters and transported by ambulance to Boston Medical Center for treatment.

Highlights from Tuesday’s selectmen’s meeting

* Selectmen introduced Nadya Branca as the town’s new animal control officer. Branca, who begins her duties on Monday, October 3, has been an assistant animal control officer since 2004 and has previous experience with the MSPCA. She has also served as a police officer on Martha’s Vineyard and at Bridgewater State College. She is the wife of Canton Police Officer Bill Branca.

* Council on Aging Director Diane Tynan announced the appointment of Robin Giampa to the position of COA outreach worker. Tynan described Giampa, who has a degree in psychology and extensive experience in the health care field, as an “excellent fit for the town.” Twenty-five people sent in applications and 10 were interviewed for the position.

* Selectmen are expected to approve an ambulance write-off policy next week that will give Fire Chief Charlie Doody the authority to abate ambulance fees for hardship cases under $500 and allow selectmen to review any outstanding fees over $500.

* Connolly announced that the Bolivar Street culvert project has ended and that Bolivar Street was slated to be reopened on Wednesday, September 28, pending final paving.

* The board approved Selectman Bob Burr’s suggestion to expand the Kenney Street paving project to include Colonial Way.

* Selectmen notified the public about new parking regulations on Greenlodge Street near the Route 128 MBTA station. From December 1 to March 1, parking on the right side of the street heading in the direction of the station will be prohibited. Parking will be permitted on the left side only.

* Selectmen will next meet on Tuesday, October 4.

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Posted by Mike Berger on Sep 28 2011. Filed under News, Police & Fire, Town Government. Both comments and pings are currently closed.