Washington Township Police Department honor local civilians who stepped up to help an officer in need
Washington Township Police Chief Patrick Gurcsik, along with Mayor Joann Gattinelli and Councilman Joseph Perry, recognized three Department of Motor Vehicles employees after they stepped in to help Office Allen Franchi when he was confronted by an aggravated individual in April. Superintendent of Schools Joseph Bollendorf said expansion of the 1:1 laptop initiative, as well as upgrades to school security are a primary focus for the upcoming 2017–18 school year. Also, residents will have the opportunity to save on property taxes with implementation of Shop Washington Township rewards program. Check out more of the top stories from the past week in the Weekly Roundup.
School district expands 1:1 laptop initiative, continues security upgrades for 2017–18 school year
The new school year brings additional technology, security upgrades and new programs for the district. This year, the 1:1 laptop initiative, which was implemented at the high school level last school year, will be expanded to include grades three through eight. Also, before the end of the fall season, the vestibule in the Washington Township 11–12 wing would be completed, while additional security software is expected to come to fruition by the end of the school year.
Police to recognize MVC employees for cooperation, excellence during assault on officer
The Washington Township Police Department recognized three Department of Motor Vehicles employees who stepped in to aid an officer being assaulted in April. On April 18, Officer Allen Franchi was working an extra duty detail at the Department of Motor Vehicles when he was advised there was some sort of altercation in the parking lot. When Franchi addressed the individual, the subject pushed, punched and choked him. Three employees from the MVC came to the officer’s aid by helping to grab control of the subject, get him to the ground and handcuff him.
‘Live local, shop local,’ save on taxes
By as early as November, residents will have the opportunity to save money on their annual property tax bills as an incentive to shop locally. According to Mayor Joann Gattinelli, the Shop Washington Township program will support those who live local and shop local, while promoting local businesses and improving the township’s economic development.
