BEDFORD — Chief Robert Bongiorno announces that the Bedford Police Department attended a presentation by criminal justice students at Middlesex Community College on motor vehicle violations last week, which concluded with recommendations on how to improve safety on town roads and intersections.
Bedford Police Increase Patrols at Shopping Areas During Holiday Season to Deter Crime
BEDFORD — With the start of the 2018 holiday season, Chief Robert Bongiorno reports that the Bedford Police Department’s annual Operation P.A.C.E. (Pro-Active Community Enforcement) has begun, bringing increased marked police cruisers and a mix of uniformed and plainclothes officers to the town’s retail plazas in an effort to prevent crime and deter shoplifting.
Northeast Metro Tech Students Earn John and Abigail Adams Scholarships
WAKEFIELD — School Committee Chair Deborah Davis and Superintendent David DiBarri are pleased to announce that 74 seniors earned John and Abigail Adams Scholarships for eight semesters tuition free at any Massachusetts state college or university.
*Media Advisory* Conway School Students to Present Pollinator Plan to Great Barrington Agricultural Commission
GREAT BARRINGTON– Town Manager Jennifer Tabakin would like to invite residents to Town Hall later this week for a presentation from Conway School for Ecological Landscape Planning and Design students on their plans to make Great Barrington a more pollinator-friendly community.
*Media Advisory* Over 100 Massachusetts Police Departments to Participate in Special Olympics Cruiser Convoy
Over 100 Massachusetts police departments will join the Law Enforcement Torch Run Cruiser Convoy, riding to the Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games
Andover Police Arrest Suspect in December’s Double Shooting
ANDOVER — Chief Patrick Keefe reports that the Andover Police Department arrested a violent fugitive wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in December.
Whitman Firefighters Complete FEMA, State Emergency Preparedness Courses
WHITMAN — Chief Timothy J. Grenno is pleased to report that three firefighters have completed courses issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Department of Fire Services Massachusetts Fire Training Council to better operations at Whitman Fire-Rescue.
Concord Police to Include Severe Weather Alerts in CodeRED Notification System
CONCORD — Police Chief Joseph O’Connor is pleased to announce that Concord has expanded its CodeRED system to include severe weather alerts.
Merrimac Police Arrest Man After Chase
MERRIMAC — Chief Eric M. Shears reports that the Merrimac Police Department has arrested a driver involved in a multi-state chase this evening.
North Reading Police Department Reminds Residents that Use of Fireworks in Massachusetts is Illegal
NORTH READING — As 4th of July approaches, Chief Michael P. Murphy and the North Reading Police Department remind the community that all use of fireworks in the state of Massachusetts are prohibited.