WESTBOROUGH – A new foundation has been established to help the personnel and programs of the Westborough Fire Department.
A kickoff party for the Westborough Fire Foundation will take place on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Arturo’s on East Main Street.
Domenic Fabiano, owner/chief of Arturo’s and a nonvoting member of the foundation, is donating the venue, staff and food for the event.
“It’s an opportunity to educate people” about the new organization, said Todd Alexander, president of the foundation.
It will also be a chance to meet Fire Chief Patrick Purcell and learn more about the department.
Tickets are $50 per person and include a complimentary drink and appetizers. There will also be a cash bar and silent auction, and a chance to watch the New England Patriots game.
All proceeds will benefit the foundation, which is a 501c3 organization.
Purchase tickets online at www.westboroughfirefoundation.org, or send a check to Westborough Fire Foundation, 45 E. Main St., Suite 5, Westborough, MA 0151.
About the fire foundation
The foundation has been created to support the needs of Westborough Fire Department — to enhance health and safety for the members; provide life safety equipment to better serve the community; and provide opportunities to see that the department can provide the best training opportunities possible.
Purcell said that the Fire Department does much more than firefighting. Members conduct home safety programs; helps install child safety seats; train for rescue operations (especially the dive team); hold classes for firefighters in safety and wellness; and perform community outreach.
Depending on the situation, fire personnel need access to equipment ranging from fluorescent vests to gear for inclement weather.
“Some of these items are expensive to replace,” said Purcell. “We need to make sure we have newer, well-maintained equipment.”
For information about the foundation, and how to donate, visit www.westboroughfirefoundation.org.
