CPD, CFD respond to three overdoses in two days

Kevin Perry Community Alerts, News, Press Releases
COHASSET — This week, the Cohasset Police and Fire Departments responded to three overdoses in the last two days. Throughout the greater Boston area, law enforcement agencies are seeing a rise in fake prescription pills being sold, containing lethal doses of fentanyl, meth and xylazine.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) also issued a Public Safety Alert and began their “One Pill Can Kill” public awareness campaign because of an increase they have seen. The DEA says “the U.S. overdose crisis has reached a devastating new height with more than 107,000 people dying over the last year from drug overdoses.”
The Cohasset Police Department continues to work with Safe Harbor Cohasset Coalition, Cohasset Public Schools, and other community partners to help educate, promote awareness, and implement resources to help make an impact on substance misuse in our community.
While our Officers and Fire Department personnel carry Naloxone (Narcan) with them, it starts with you. Please share this message and if you or someone you know needs help, reach out to the resources below or call us. We are here to help. We are all in this together. We are #oneCohasset.
Safe Harbor Cohasset Coalition will also be holding their 6th Annual Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6:45 p.m. on the Cohasset Common. The vigil will feature words of hope, remembrance, and expressions of community strength for all those who have been affected by an overdose. All are welcome to attend.
Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline: Call the Helpline at 800.327.5050 to get information and referrals tailored to you and your loved one. Helpline specialists are available 24/7.
Police or Fire/Medical Emergency: 911
Police Non-emergency: 781-383-1212
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CPD leads multi-agency response to vessel in distress call

Kevin Perry Community Alerts, News, Press Releases
Cohasset Police Marine Unit patch
Cohasset Police Marine Unit patch

COHASSET — On Tuesday July 18, 2023, at about 6:00AM, the Cohasset Police Department was dispatched to Black Rock Beach for a vessel in distress. The South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call for a boat taking on water with multiple people in the water. The reporting party stated that the boat was 300-400 yards offshore.

Cohasset Police and Fire Department responded to the area by land and the Cohasset Police Marine Unit and Cohasset Harbormaster responded by boat. The United States Coast Guard Sector Boston was notified, and the duty crew of Station Point Allerton was dispatched. Upon arrival of emergency responders, the boat’s occupants were bailing out water from the boat’s deck. Due to the sea state, the boat eventually made landfall on Black Rock Beach.

Through investigation it was learned that the boat was originally on a mooring and was not being operated. The boat’s owner observed his boat taking on water, mustered an ad hoc crew that entered the water from shore, and swam to the sinking boat, cutting it from its mooring, causing it to beach.

The probable cause of the boat taking on water was improper mooring gear which allowed the boat to succumb to waves over the bow. The frantic dewatering efforts of the owner and crew led the reporting party to believe that the boat had crashed.

An ad hoc crew in the water swimming trying to help the sinking boat.
CPD leads multi-agency response to vessel in distress call

After dewatering was completed, the boat was taken off the beach and brought to safe water under its own power. There was no pollution, environmental hazards, or injuries as a result of this incident.

The Cohasset Police Marine Unit would like to remind mariners when anchoring or mooring to always allow enough scope on your gear to account for wave height, wind, and other contributing factors. Also, with the excessive amount of rain that we have had over the past week, today is a great day to check your bilge pumps’ functionality and your boats bilge for excessive water.

 

 

 

An ad hoc crew in the water swimming trying to help the sinking boat. First responders are on scene.
CPD leads multi-agency response to vessel in distress call
An ad hoc crew in the water swimming trying to help the sinking boat. One person is in the boat.
CPD leads multi-agency response to vessel in distress call
An ad hoc crew in the water swimming trying to help the sinking boat. One person is in the boat.
CPD leads multi-agency response to vessel in distress call

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cohasset Community Fireworks to take place on July 2, 2023

Kevin Perry Community Alerts, Events, News, Press Releases, Traffic Alerts

COHASSET — Cohasset Community Fireworks will take place on July 2, 2023. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. at Sandy Beach. Because of the anticipated crowds and for everyone’s safety, there will be a number of road closures and areas where parking will NOT be allowed. There will be no parking in the Sandy Beach parking lot. Due to Piping Plovers, no dogs will be allowed on Sandy Beach. Real-time updates will be posted on the Cohasset Police Department’s website, Town of Cohasset’s website and on social media.

In the event of inclement weather prohibiting the fireworks display, information will be sent out on all platforms. There is no rain date. More information is below.

How to get to Sandy Beach:

  • Citizens may walk from Beach Street to Avenue to Atlantic Avenue to Sandy Beach utilizing those roads.
How to walk to Sandy Beach (photo of Sandy Beach: Jason Conforti)

Where to Park:

  • Town Hall Parking Lot
  • Village Parking Lot
  • High School Parking Lot

Free Transportation:

  • Pick up at Cohasset High School and at the Corner of South Main St. and Depot Ct.
    • Free Bus Transportation to and from Sandy Beach will start at 6:30 P.M.
    • Buses will run before and after the fireworks
    • Bus transportation will be suspended during the fireworks show

Road Closures (5:00 P.M to 10:15 P.M.)

  • Nichols Road will be closed to non-residents
  • Atlantic Avenue northbound will be open, one-way, north of Sandy Beach and Atlantic Avenue one way south of Sandy Beach
  • Atlantic Avenue will be closed beginning at Jerusalem Road at Atlantic Avenue

No Parking (4 P.M. to 12 A.M.)

  • Entire length of Nichols Road
  • Beach Street from Highland Avenue to Atlantic Avenue
  • Atlantic Avenue from Lothrop Lane to Sandy Beach
  • Atlantic Avenue from Jerusalem Road to Sandy Beach
  • Atlantic Avenue in front of Sandy Beach
  • Sandy Beach parking lot

Websites/Social Media:

Town of Cohasset: www.cohassetma.org

Cohasset Police: www.cohassetpolice.com

Facebook: Cohasset Police Department, Cohasset MA

Twitter: @CohassetPolice

Facebook: Town of Cohasset – Government

Facebook: Cohasset Emergency Management Agency

Twitter: CohassetEMA

Cohasset Police Charge Plymouth Man in alleged car break-ins

Kevin Perry Community Alerts, Press Releases

COHASSET — At about 8:30 pm on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Cohasset officers responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a car break in the town parking lot. Arriving officers were met by a witness who later identified Jack William Cifrino, 21 years of age, from Plymouth, as the male she observed checking car doors, entering parking cars, and allegedly stealing items from inside the vehicles.

 

After an investigation, including witness interviews, collection of physical evidence, and the recovery of stolen items, Cifrino was arrested and charged with three counts of B&E Vehicle/Daytime and three counts of Larceny Under $1200.

 

Cifrino was held overnight at Cohasset Police Headquarters and is being arraigned in Quincy District Court this morning.

Jack William Cifrino, Age 21 (CPD Booking Photo)

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Headed our way!

Kevin Perry Community Alerts, News, Press Releases
COHASSET — The Cohasset Police would like to make residents aware of a black bear seen in Norwell. It may make its way to Cohasset. It is likely to be same bear who has been travelling throughout southeast MA by several area police departments, and has been seen in various towns across the South Shore.
Please note that if the bear is sighted in Cohasset, you do not need to call to report it to the Cohasset Police unless it is a hazardous situation for you or for the bear. The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game will only take steps to relocate the bear if it is in danger.
Published reports by local PD’s and various Facebook groups have said this has not been the case so far. The bear has been very docile and is a sight to see!
If you see a bear, do not approach it, attempt to scare it, or leave food out for it. Experts recommend these steps below to to make your property less attractive when there is bear activity in your area:
– Remove bird feeders, the blue jays will chomp at Bears snout!
– Secure all trash/recycling containers. Under normal circumstances, Bear loves dumpster diving. Might be too hot today though.
– Clean/cover all grills. Bear likes that new Traeger pellet grill that Dad just got and burned his $100 rack of ribs in.
– Don’t leave sweet treats outside. You hear that Dunks? Don’t leave the empty donut glaze bucket by the dumpster – bear loves glaze!
– Remove any outdoor pet food, the bear has made it clear that he does not like to associate with the feral cats that you may be feeding – too aggressive for him.
– Tell your neighbors if you see the bear, the bear loves his picture taken.
To protect your pets, consider not leaving them outside in your yard alone and when walking a dog, use a leash (so you can control them and remove them should you encounter a bear). The bear is afraid of your little Jack Russel Terrier that thinks he is a bear himself.
If the bear becomes aggressive or is in danger itself, please do not hesitate to call 911 or Cohasset Police at 781-383-1212 however we assume that the bear will most likely continue his Town by Town appearances and will find his way back towards wherever he came from.