WHITMAN, MASSACHUSETTS (PLYMOUTH COUNTY) - On the evening of Tuesday, January 23, 2024 the Town of Whitman held a swearing-in ceremony for two new Whitman fire fighters and two new Whitman police officers. The ceremony was held at 1800 hours in the auditorium at the Whitman Town Hall prior to a Board of Selectmen's meeting. Whitman Fire Chief Timothy Clancy first introduced Firefighter/Paramedic Justin Everson, who was hired on August 8, 2021. Firefighter Everson is a lifelong resident of Pembroke, and currently resides in Abington. Chief Clancy then introduced Firefighter/Paramedic Joseph Lasko, who was hired on November 14, 2022. Firefighter Lasko is a lifelong resident of Marshfield, and also currently resides in Abington. Both firefighters were sworn-in at the same time by Whitman Town Clerk Dawn Varley. Following the swearing-in, Firefighter Everson had his badge pinned on by his mother Elizabeth Dwyer, and Firefighter Lasko had his badge pinned on by his mother Karen Lasko. Whitman Police Chief Timothy Hanlon introduced the two new police officers, Officer Roger Kineavy and Officer Alyssa Andrews. Officer Kineavy is a veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Officer Andrews had previously worked for the TSA. Both Officers Kineavy and Andrews were both sworn-in together by Town Clerk Varley. Officer Kineavy had his badge pinned on him by his wife Brynn and his 6-month old daughter Callie. Officer Andrew was pinned by her grandfather Wayne Andrews.
