FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Melrose Police Report Successful Comedy Night

MELROSE – Chief Michael L. Lyle is pleased to announce the Melrose Police Department hosted a successful comedy night earlier this month.

The annual event benefits community programs like the Police Department’s Rape Aggression Defense Program, the Melrose Junior Police Academy and the Melrose High School Scholarship Fund.

This year, Melrose Police raised more than $2,800.

“Thank you to everyone who came out to attend this event,” Chief Lyle said. “Through numerous generous donations, we are able to sustain our community programs for another year.”

The show, which was held on June 4 at Prince Pizzeria in Saugus, was headlined by veteran Boston comedian Lenny Clarke with performances by other local acts.

Chief Lyle would like to thank the sponsors of the event and the groups that donated raffle prizes:

• Miter Biter Framing
• Edward Jones
• T.F. Ward Insurance
• Business Copy Associates
• US Fuel, Inc.
• D&R Paving General Contracting, Inc.
• Gately Funeral Home
• Melrose Glass Company
• Crystal Motor Express
• Hillside Press
• Joseph Arcadipane and family
• DataViz, Inc.
• John Guilfoil Public Relations
• The law enforcement community

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