GROVELAND — Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen reports that the Groveland Police Department will seek a criminal summons against a resident following an investigation into his allegedly following a woman in his vehicle earlier this week. A 65-YEAR-OLD MAN, OF GROVELAND, will be charged with Disorderly Conduct and Disturbing the Peace. On Monday, June 29, a Groveland resident reported to police that they had …

GROVELAND -- Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen reports that the Groveland Police Department has opened a criminal investigation into a report that a resident was followed through a neighborhood by a man in a vehicle.

WEST NEWBURY — As the Fourth of July and summer celebrations approach, Fire Chief Michael Dwyer and Police Chief Jeff Durand would like to remind residents that the use of fireworks is illegal in Massachusetts. It is illegal to use, possess or sell fireworks of any kind in Massachusetts, including Class C fireworks, which are sometimes falsely called “safe and …

Merrimac is a very close knit community. We have been fortunate to protect and serve a community comprised of dedicated families, residents and business.  We, the members of the police department pride ourselves on our active involvement with our residents whether it be our schools, our family events, our senior center or the numerous birthday parades that have helped people …

GROVELAND — Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen and the men and women of the Groveland Police Department condemn the actions of the Minneapolis police officers which resulted in the death of George Floyd last week. Chief Gillen and the Groveland Police Department also condemn racism and police brutality of any kind, as the Groveland Police Department has worked to maintain a …

From the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency: FRAMINGHAM – This week marks the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season which runs through November 30th. While the majority of tropical storms and hurricanes that have impacted New England occurred during the months of August and September, now is the time to begin preparing yourself, your family, your home, and your business.  Throughout hurricane …

MERRIMAC — Police Chief Eric Shears reports that the Merrimac Police Department has documented occurrences of graffiti spray-painted on a wall outside the Helen R. Donaghue School and on a wall outside the Merrimac Highway Department building. The letters “ACAB” were discovered spray-painted on the Highway Department building early Sunday morning. Later in the morning, the words “Black Lives Matter” and …

Police Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen and Fire Chief Robert Valentine announce that the Groveland Police and Fire Departments will discontinue drive-by parades for birthdays and other events on Monday, June 1 as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lessen.

WEST NEWBURY -- Superintendent Justin Bartholomew is pleased to share that the district partnered with local first responders to hold a Teacher Appreciation Parade Tuesday.

BOSTON — Governor Charlie Baker today filed legislation to help the Commonwealth more effectively combat diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, including arboviruses like Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV), by authorizing a coordinated, proactive, statewide approach to mosquito control activities. The legislation, An Act to Mitigate Arbovirus in the Commonwealth, would empower the State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board to …