GROVELAND — The Town of Groveland, including the Groveland Fire Department, Groveland Police Department, Inspectional Services and the Groveland Municipal Light Department responded to multiple calls during Thursday’s April nor’easter, including calls for multiple trees that fell onto homes
At approximately 7:55 a.m., Groveland Fire and Police responded to King Street for a report of a tree that had fallen into a home.
Upon arrival, crews observed damage to the front entrance of the home.
There were no reported injuries. Groveland Municipal Light and Building Inspector Sam Joslin were on-scene.
At 8:35 a.m. Groveland Fire and Police responded to Salem Street for reports of a tree that had fallen into a home, causing significant damage.
Upon arrival, crews located the homeowner, who was home at the time, and safely helped them out of their home.
There were no reported injuries. The Building Inspector and Groveland Municipal Light Department were on scene.
The home was deemed uninhabitable, and the homeowner is being assisted by family.
At 8:48 a.m. Groveland Fire and Police responded to Abbot Circle for another report of a tree that had fallen into a home.
There were no reported injuries. The damage was contained to one room of the home.
The Building Inspector and the Municipal Light Department responded once again.
During these incidents, Groveland Fire also responded to multiple calls of downed wires across town, with assistance from Groveland Police.
“We have a truly terrific team of professionals who are ready to respond at a moment’s notice, even during a somewhat rare spring snow and ice storm,” Chief Valentine said. “Our departments worked together seamlessly, with great communication from all. I am glad no one was injured in these incidents, and I am thankful for our partners for their professionalism and dedication to keeping our residents safe.”
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