“The courthouse, that’s where victims become survivors, so I thought it was important that we went by there,” Martineau said. He said that part of the march was “unique” and “very important” before he again praised Guerrero and other domestic violence advocates in the community. Martineau also noted that, on their walk, the group passed by the Fitchburg District Court. Hired in 2020, Guerrero oversaw a 17% decrease in domestic violence-related cases in the city from 327 cases in 2020 to 271 in 2021.Īt city hall on Thursday, she thanked those that took part in the walk as well as fellow domestic violence advocates in attendance for the “important” work they do. “We’re at a stage where we recognize how serious (domestic violence) is and we’re taking every step we can to curtail it.”Īs part of its Family Services Unit, the FPD employs an civilian advocate, Raysa Guerrero, that assists victims of domestic violence by connecting them with necessary services and promoting a complete and proper support structure for each individual victim. “I think it’s important that we recognize the struggle that has continued, not only in Fitchburg but throughout the commonwealth and country at large, for victims of domestic violence,” Martineau said. “It’s a big component of what we do here and in Leominster and it’s so important that we have those programs in place.” “Fitchburg is a city that, for as long as I can remember, has had that domestic violence victim advocate that works with the police department,” DiNatale said. Martineau stressed how important it is to not only recognize domestic violence but aid victims however possible. Later, DiNatale said the city has long promoted domestic violence victim advocacy and praised the services of the FPD, LPD, SAC and YWCA. “I urge our citizens to work together to eliminate domestic violence DiNatale, Mayor of the city of Fitchburg, do hereby proclaim the month of October of 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city of Fitchburg,” DiNatale said. DiNatale joined Police Chief Chief Ernie Martineau, members of the FPD and LPD as well as other community activists as they marched down Main Street from the FPD to City Hall, where he made the proclamation. Held in partnership with the Leominster Police Department, Leominster’s Spanish American Center and YWCA Central Massachusetts, the walk was meant to honor both victims and survivors of domestic violence. Meanwhile, in observance of Fire Prevention Week, the Broome County Office of Emergency Services has been posting on social media daily fire prevention and safety information.FITCHBURG - As part of the police department’s Walk Against Domestic Violence on Thursday, Mayor Stephen DiNatale declared October “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the city. May, The Roslyn Highlands Hook & Ladder, Engine & Hose Co.įrank Portelle, New York City Fire Department Groene, Vigilant Engine & Hook & Ladder Co., Inc. Bradley, West Islip Fire Departmentĭoris L. The names added to the memorial in Albany are: at Saint Paul’s Church on Chenango Street. In Broome County, the Annual Fallen Firefighters Mass will be held Friday at 11 a.m. New York is a better place because of their service." Governor Hochul, during the dedication said: “ We will never forget these heroes, and we stand with their grieving loved ones today and every day.
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