By Mary Pavlu
The Patriot Ledger

FOXBORO — Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey wants servers in bars and restaurants to serve as the front line of defense against drunken driving.

On Tuesday, he announced the launching of the Observe, Don’t Over Serve campaign, which is intended to combat drunken driving, especially during the holiday season.

Speaking at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Morrissey said: “My friends in public safety see far too many accidents on the roads in Norfolk County – a lot of those ending up in deaths. One a week in Norfolk County.”

He said servers at bars and restaurants will be keys to the success of the “Observe, Don’t Over Serve” campaign.

Morrissey also mentioned the national Hero Campaign, in which participating establishments ask groups of patrons to identify a designated driver. That person is then given a free soft drink or cup of coffee.

Quincy High School, Weymouth High School and Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School were given checks in appreciation for students’ participation in the “Hero Walk” held Oct. 20 at Gillette Stadium.

“I got involved with the campaign because I believe there’s a need for designated drivers in Quincy,” Quincy High student James DeAmicis, 17, said. “It’s a problem that needs to be solved.”

Morrissey commended the New England Patriots for providing free soft drinks to designated drivers at games as part of the Hero Campaign.
The message being given is to “drink safely and responsibly,” Morrissey said.

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