Sheriff’s Yellow Dot Program Opens in Weymouth

Norfolk County Sheriff Michael G. Bellotti joined forces on Wednesday with Weymouth Mayor Susan Kay and the Weymouth Police and Fire Chiefs to launch his Yellow Dot safety program aimed at protecting motorists in the event of an accident.

People who participate in the free program, will receive a medical information packet to keep in their glove compartment and a Yellow Dot decal to affix to their rear windshield.

If they are involved in an accident, emergency first responders know to check the glove compartment so they can be fully aware of medical conditions and medications prescribed to the program member, according to the Sheriff’s office.

Sheriff Bellotti described the program as simple but very effective.

“…We’re glad to be working together with the leadership in Weymouth to bring it to the residents here,” Bellotti said in a written statement.

Mayor Kay also praised the county for bringing the program to town and Weymouth Police Chief Richard Grimes and Fire Chief Joseph Davis urged residents to enroll.

“It is a tremendous aide to us, even if it just helps us know who to contact if someone gets in an accident and has to go to the hospital,” Grime said.

Residents wishing to sign up for the Yellow Dot program can do so on June 17 between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Weymouth Council on Aging at 182 Green St. Additional information is available from the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office by calling 781-751-3516.