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Next PVFA Business meeting 2/11/2010
The next PVFA business meeting will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 1930 (that's 7:30pm) at the Plainfield Public Safety Complex. If you are interested in becoming a firefighter or EMT in Plainfield, be sure to stop by then or any Thursday night.
PVFA Annual Meeting Held
The annual meeting of the Plainfield Volunteer Firefighters Association was held on Thursday, November 12,2009 at the Plainfield Public Safety Complex. Among other items of business, the Association elected officers. John Westwood will serve as President for a 2nd year, Brian Hawthorne was re-elected as Secretary/Vice-President, and Andy Stevens was re-elected as Treasurer.
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Flagpole Dedication to Arvilla Dyer, September 20, 2009
The new flagpole at the Plainfield Public Safety Complex was dedicated to the memory of Arvilla Dyer, for all of her years of service
to town and country.
39th Annual Plainfield Firefighters' Barbecue on September 6th
The 39th Annual Firefighters' Barbecue was held behind the Shaw Memorial Library on Main Street,
Plainfield, on Sunday, September 6, 2009 (Labor Day Weekend). For many years this has been Plainfield's largest and most popular annual event.
Many activities now take place around the Barbecue, including Plainfield Artsfeast, the annual Plainfield 1.1 mile road race, annual Shaw Memorial Library book
sale, and new this year, through the support of the Plainfield Cultural Council and Massachusetts Cultural Council, live local music will be performed during the
afternoon festivities.
As always, the feature event, the Firefighters' Barbecue will offer a half barbecued chicekn, baked potato, homemade coleslaw, corn on the cob, Hebert dinner roll, watermelon
and a beverage; all for $10/adult and $5/child under 12. A great price for a great meal! Tickets are available from any Plainfield Firefighter, EMT, or Police Officer.
Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance as only 500 meals will be served.
The Firefighters' Barbecue is a fund-raising event for the Plainfield Volunteer Firefighters Association in support of the efforts of our volunteer
firefighters and EMTs who protect the lives and properties of the residents of our town.
Hilltown Community Development Corporation Annual Meeting at Plainfield Public Safety Complex on 3/23/2009
The Hilltown Community Development Commission(HCDC) held their Annual Meeting at the Plainfield Public Safety Complex on Monday, March 23rd. Turnout was excellent. We thank the HCDC for all of their help over the past few years.
Ice Storm hits Plainfield and surrounding towns
On the night of 11-12 December 2008, an ice storm hit the Berkshire Highlands, leaving powerlines down, roads blocked, and everyone in Plainfield and surrounding towns without power. The local highway department, fire/ems department and many local citizens worked together to clear roads so that WMECO crews could get access to restore power. The new Public Safety Complex served as Plainfield's Emergency Operations Center during the state of emergency, and as a shelter and warming station for local residents and workers. Although it was a difficult time, it showed how a town can pull through adversity if everyone pulls together. Photos of the aftermath of the ice storm are available.
New 62-E3 is here!
The new pumper/tanker to replace Plainfield's trusty 1973 Ford Maxim, 62-E3, has arrived! Look for more photos and details coming soon!
PFVA Officers Elected
At the annual meeting of the Plainfield Volunteer Firefighters Association on Nov 13, 2008, an election of officers of the Association was held.
- President: John Westwood
- Secretary/Vice President: Brian Hawthorne
- Treasurer: Andrew Stevens
- Fiske Award Committee: Mert Taylor, Sr.
- Boryta Fund Committee: Dave Alvord
Many thanks to these people for being willing to keep the Association running and providing support to Plainfield's Fire-EMS personnel.