Thursday, July 18, 2019
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Volume 16, Number 24
Crowds come out to celebrate lemonade stand milestone By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
More than just a lemonade stand, Nico Fasold’s yearly fundraising effort for the Make-A-Wish Foundation has become a tradition over the decade he has set up shop in front of his Northwest Drive home. Meriden Police Sgt. Christopher Fry manages the department’s Facebook page. Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal
Social media becomes important tool for area police By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff
“And not just for criminal matters.”
Earlier this summer, a bicycle was reported stolen from the train station in Berlin. The Police Department posted security images on its Facebook page and within an hour received a call, interviewed the suspect and recovered the bike.
Police across the state are using social media, mainly Facebook and Twitter, more to help solve crimes, inform the public about upcoming events and recognize officers.
“It’s been a great tool for us,” said Berlin Deputy Police Chief Christopher Ciuci.
According to a 2016 survey by the Urban Institute, the increase in police departments signing up for social media accounts began in
In addition to the 40 gallons of lemonade served up Saturday, July 13, Nico’s Lemonade Stand was surrounded by monster trucks, an assortment of treats, face-painting and
visits from children who have had their dreams granted using the proceeds Fasold, 14, has donated to Make-A-Wish. “It feels so good to have support in the community,” said Fasold, who was joined on Saturday by more than 20 volunteers, including friends, who joined him in serving the lemonade, and his sister’s friends, who gave out cotton candy and snow cones. See Lemonade, A10
2010 and peaked in 2012. The institute conducts research on social and economic policy. The survey also found the most common reasons police use social media include notifying the public of potential safety concerns, community outreach and engagement and traffic issues. In Southington, the Police See Police, A7
Nico Fasold, 14, serves Joshua Wilson Saturday. Nico's Lemonade Stand, a fundraiser for the Make-AWish Foundation, marked its 10th anniversary that day. Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, The Citizen
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