Community Outreach We attended numerous community meetings and events during the of October. Some examples are listed below: I attended the Mid-Coast Air Show at the Wiscasset Airport where the department had a police car in the “Touch a Truck” event. Sergeant Williams and I attended a meeting at the High School to discuss the school policy regarding alcohol and drug use by athletes. This meeting was attended by the coaching and administrative Sergeant Williams and I participated in the Public Safety Open House at the Fire Department. The turnout for the event was tremendous, and I had an opportunity to meet various members of the community. Officer Greenlaw and I attended a “Lock Down” drill at the Wiscasset Elementary School. The drill was very effective for the first event this year. I attended a meeting of the Lincoln County Abuse Task Force at Miles Hospital with Detective McFetridge of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department. Sergeant Williams and I attended the Selectmen Meeting on the 18th regarding the Fireworks Ordinance. I attended a meeting with RSU Superintendant Potter, Principal Taylor, JCCO Tataksu and a juvenile that had been suspended for a weapons violation on high school property. Sergeant Williams and I attended the Appreciation Day sponsored by the Lincoln County TRIAD. I was the guest speaker and I had an opportunity to speak to numerous people while there. Sergeant Williams and I hosted the Selectmen on a tour of the police facilities and equipment. Sergeant Williams attended a “safety planning” meeting with probation and parole for a subject being released in the coming month. I attended an Emergency at the Maine Yankee facility. There were members of the State Police, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, both State and County EMA departments, and members of the Wiscasset Fire Department present. The drill was very informative and gave us all an opportunity to rehearse in case an actual event was to happen. I gave a tour of the police department to eight Kindergarten children from the Wiscasset Christian Academy. I met with Sherwood Olin, Editor for the Lincoln County News newspaper, and we discussed the expectations of the newspaper and police department. I participated in an Information Technology Security conducted by the State Police Access Integrity Unit. This audit addresses the use and access to various state and federal databases. Officer Donald Smith and I escorted the annual Halloween Parade down Federal Street. I participated in the Drug Take Back program held at the Lincoln County Communications Center.
MEMORANDUM To: Laurie Town Manager Fr: Todd Souza, Recreation Director Re: Recreation Monthly Report Dt: October 10, 2011 The Parks & Recreation Department strives to work with town departments, community organizations, schools, volunteers and our youth in an effort to provide a well-balanced selection for programing and quality facilities. This report is created to highlight these efforts during the past month. The WPRD held four special events that would not have been possible without the help and dedication of fellow town departments, volunteers and community organizations. These events showed the true community spirit of Wiscasset. Land & Air Family Festival, October 1st – This was a free event in which local departments, organizations and businesses came together to offer a fun day of activities focused on safety and getting an up close look at planes and vehicles that would be otherwise untouchable! The Masons and their CHIPS program fingerprinted and videotaped children to help ensure lifetime safety. Local departments and companies donated their time and equipment. A big thank you to the Bickford Clan for face painting and putting smiles on all of the attendees. Once again, thank you to Ocean Point Aviation for working with us to make this event happen. They are a true gem in the community. Scarecrow Festival, October 15th – Sponsored by Café. The day consisted of building scarecrows, face painting, pumpkin painting and creating quite a scene for local drivers. Thank you to our volunteers and the Fire Department for letting us use their station and supporting a fellow department. Show, October 22nd – This year’s Craft Show was a wonderful blend of crafts. Every year this show improves with an increasing variety of choices and quality of items. There were 72 spaces rented this year by 65 crafters. If you missed it please add us to your list for next season. Halloween Parade, & Dance, October 28th – Over 450 people attended this year’s festivities! The evening started off with a Ghost and Goblins parade down Federal Street, then the fun headed to the WCC. Here families participated in Halloween games, crafts,