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POLICE & FIRE LOCAL NEWS

Explore the latest in local safety with our Police & Fire news. Stay informed from the Massachusetts towns of Westborough, Northborough, Southborough, Marlborough, Shrewsbury, & Hudson updates, along with fire incidents in the area. Discover the latest police and fire local news, ensuring you’re in the know about police news and beyond.

Car hits boy crossing the street near Westborough rotary

Westborough police are seeking the public’s help after a car struck a 12-year-old boy while he was crossing the street near the rotary.
A new program by Explorer Post 85 and the Westborough Fire Department will offer an introduction to firefighting through an academy-style training process. Photos/Dakota Antelman

State grants will help Westborough purchase firefighting equipment

Chief Purcell has announced that the Westborough Fire Department was recently awarded two grants that will be used to purchase new equipment.

Westborough police report five residential, commercial break-ins

The Westborough Police Department have been dealing with a rash of both residential and commercial break-ins since the New Year. 

Marlborough police log, Jan. 6 edition

Marlborough Monday, Dec. 19 8:11 a.m. Farm Rd. MVA property damage only. 8:17 a.m. East Main St. Fire, structure. 11:40 a.m. Starbucks/Apex Dr. MVA property damage only. 12:56 p.m....

Shrewsbury police log, Jan. 6 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, Dec. 22 8:45 a.m. Francis Gardens Crt. Medical call. 9:45 a.m. Main St. Medical call. 11:53 a.m. Tralee Ln. Larceny. 12:30 p.m. Oak St. Threats. 2:07 p.m. Dewey...

Westborough police log, Jan. 6 edition

Westborough Sunday, Dec. 18 7:58 a.m. Brady Rd Ext. Road/tree. 10:26 a.m. E Main/Lyman Sts. Accident property damage. 2:08 p.m. Chauncy St. B&E in MV. 3:05 p.m. Turnpike Rd....

Body recovered following Lake Quinsigamond search

According to the Worcester Fire Department, the body was recovered by department divers on Jan. 3 following a search of Lake Quinsigamond. 

Crews search Lake Quinsigamond near Burns Bridge

First responders are currently responding to an incident on Lake Quinsigamond near the Kenneth F. Burns bridge.

Shrewsbury police department gets $34,000 grant

Shrewsbury's grant Municipal Road Safety Grant Program, which is made available through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. 

Man charged with passing fraudulent check

WESTBOROUGH – A Charlestown man faces several charges after he was apprehended at the Herb Chambers Honda dealership on Worcester Turnpike on Tuesday, Dec....

Shrewsbury police log, Dec. 30 edition

Shrewsbury Friday, Dec. 16 7:59 a.m. Main Blvd. Medical call. 8:55 a.m. Memorial Dr./Hartford Tpke. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris. 10:35 a.m. Worthington Ave. Suspicious person/MV. 11:31 a.m. Boylston St....

Grafton police log, Dec. 30 edition

Grafton Sunday, Dec. 4 12:17 a.m. Arrested, William Elised Elias, 28, of 480 Plumtree Rd., Springfield, for OUI-liquor or .08%, marked lanes, negligent operation of MV. 2:55...

Northborough police log, Dec. 30 edition

Northborough Sunday, Dec. 11 2:34 p.m. Arrested, Thiago M. Oliveira, 37, of 206 Bolton St., Apt. 6, Marlborough, on warrant. 4:03 p.m. Hudson St. Accident: P.D. 4:24 p.m....

Westborough police log, Dec. 30 edition

Westborough Tuesday, Dec. 13 9:45 a.m. Flanders Rd. Traffic/motor vehicle. 1:59 p.m. Upton Rd./Morse St. Traffic/motor vehicle. 5:09 p.m. Friberg Pkwy. Assault. 6:37 p.m. Colonial Dr. Disturbance (general). 7:28 p.m....

Marlborough police log, Dec. 30 edition

Marlborough Tuesday, Dec. 13 10:54 a.m. Westerly Condominiums/Lincoln St. Suspicious activity. 11:29 a.m. Marlboro Foundry/Maple St. Fraud/forgery. 12:16 p.m. Granger Blvd. Suspicious activity. 12:29 p.m. Main St. MVA property...

Marlborough Police raise $3,138 through ‘No Shave November’

If you had noticed members of police looking a bit scruffy last month, that’s because the officers were taking part in “No Shave November.”

Marlborough welcomes three new firefighters

During the City Council meeting, Fire Chief Kevin Breen presented Jesus Murillo, James Cacciapaglia and Gus Franchi to the council.

Residential fire displaces Southborough family

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The Southborough Fire Department received a report of a fire on East Main Street at about 8:15 a.m. Dec. 26.

Marlborough’s fire department holds Santa Run

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The Marlborough Fire Department has had a very busy year, already surpassing last year’s incident total the first week of December. 

Truck strikes bridge in downtown Westborough

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A truck has struck the East Main Street bridge in downtown Westborough, according to a post by the Westborough Fire Department on Facebook.