Methuen Police and others taking part in Methuen’s Polar Plunge recently raised $26,892 for Special Olympics of Massachusetts.
Methuen Police Chief Scott J. McNamara said a total of 15 Methuen Police officers took part in the plunge, in which participants leaped into a pool of water even though the temperature at the time was just 19 degrees. A number of community groups took part and the Methuen Police Department was the top team fundraiser, collecting $5,437 for Special Olympics of Massachusetts.
“I’m proud of our officers for braving the frigid cold,” said McNamara. He also thanked Recreation Director Steve Angelo, who prepared the location; Methuen Fire Department, which provided standby emergency support and a diver; Clearwater Transport, Aroma Joe’s at Holy Family Hospital; Heavenly Donuts Pelham Street; DJ Mike Phillips; City Council Chairman Ronald Marsan, who took the plunge while dressed in a suit; Methuen Recreation Department employees; and other volunteers.
Polar Plunge took place Monday, Jan. 20, at Nicholson Stadium.