Millis senior project approved for AED at new court next to the middle/high school Colin Christie received approval to purchase and install the device
Colin Christie received approval of his senior project at the Jan. 10, 2022, Millis Select Board meeting. Christie will buy and install an AED at the new basketball/tennis court next to the Millis Middle/High School. Source: Millis Community Media.
By Theresa Knapp
Millis High School senior Colin Christie has received approval from the Select Board to purchase and install a new automated external defibrillator (AED) for the town to be located at the new basketball/tennis court next to the Millis Middle/High School.
At the Millis Select Board meeting on Jan. 10, 2022, Christie said he chose the court location because it is a location used by all town residents of any age.
“Placing an AED where there are sporting events is important because the chances of injuries or medical emergencies are heightened. Both the forces experienced by the athletes and the excitement of the fans are potentially dangerous. In these situations, it is even more important to have on hand both life-saving equipment like and AED and personnel knowledgeable in AEDs and CPR,” Christie said in his request to the board.
He said the device might never be needed “but it may just save a life.”
The Select Board unanimously approved the request
