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Monday, November 12, 2012

Needham Teens Earn DA's Leadership Awards

Two local students receive Peer Leadership awards from District Attorney Michael Morrissey.

The following is a press release from the District Attorney's Office: District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey has presented Needham High Seniors Jen Spink and Leah Siegel two of just 23 Peer Leadership Recognition awards given county-wide for 2012. “The strength and health of school communities derives largely from the students who lead by example,” District Attorney Morrissey said after presenting the award at his 2012 Peer Leadership Conference, held in Norwood recently. “Good teachers and thoughtful administrators are important, but it is students like Jen and Leah doing the work.” The Needham High seniors were nominated by Deb Jacob, a member of Needham’s Domestic Violence Action Committee and Club Advisor for Needham High School Take …

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

VIDEO: Norfolk DA Calls on Bar Staff to Save Lives

Needham police chief was among local officials who attended the launch of the county-wide 'Observe, Don't Over Serve' campaign on Monday, Dec. 5.

Bar staff at restaurants across Norfolk County have a chance to save lives this holiday season by "observing" patrons and not "over serving," Norfolk County district attorney Michael Morrissey said. Morrissey held three meetings with bar owners, local police chiefs and media on Monday, Dec. 5 in Dedham, Braintree and Foxborough.  Bartenders and wait staff should be careful not to over serve customers, which can help cut down on vehicular deaths, Morrissey said during a press conference at Kings in Dedham. According to the district attorney's office, Norfolk County has seen 60 such deaths to date in 2011, and Morrissey estimates that 50 are alcohol-related.

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