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CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!!!
EXPECT DELAYS!!
Cleveland Road @ Johnson Road - Beginning Monday, May 5, 2008, Massachusetts State Highway will close the bridge on Cleveland Road @ Johnson Road for a period of at least 6 weeks for repair work. Please use alternate routes during this time period.
South Street - The road construction for South Street in under way. Maxymillion, Berkshire Gas, and other contractors will be working throughout the construction site. Please be advised there may be delays and you may want to find an alternate route. The road can be closed to one lane of traffic at any given time. Use caution and obey speed limits in and around the construction zones. Speeding fines are doubled. April 2008 - ?????
Hinsdale Rd, between East St. and E. Housatonic St. is closed indefinitely do to Bridge Work. Detour signs are in place. Use caution on The South Bridge near the Hinsdale Line, Bridge work. Use caution and obey speed limits in and around the construction zones. Speeding fines are doubled. January 2008 - ?????
Massachusetts State and Local Police Team Up to Reduce Aggressive and Distracted Driving Thru April 15th
The Massachusetts State Police and local police joined together today at the Natick District Court to raise awareness about the dangers of aggressive and distracted driving. The event kicked-off the Commonwealth’s 2008 “Road Respect” Mobilization, a statewide coordinated effort involving additional directed traffic enforcement and public information that runs through April 16, 2008.
“Reducing the level of aggressive and distracted driving will keep our roadways safer,” said Massachusetts State Police Colonel Mark Delaney. “We ask all drivers in Massachusetts to take a moment to reflect on their own driving behavior, then work to improve on it all year-long to help make the roadways of Massachusetts safer and less stressful for everyone.”
The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security is providing $1.2 million of federal grant funds for the Road Respect Mobilization.
Registrar Anne Collins stated, “The Registry of Motor Vehicles is happy to be part of the Road Respect team that is working to save even more lives. The data is clear, to save lives we need drivers to slow down and wear their seatbelts. These are not complicated solutions, they do not require long term financing and high tech solutions. They just require respect.”
James Butcher, an assistant chief probation officer in Westborough District Court, spoke to attendees about how aggressive driving ended the life of his 18-year-old daughter Courtney. She was killed while riding as a passenger in a speed-related crash in Leicester in the spring of 2007.
For additional information on the Road Respect Mobilization as well as tips to avoid aggressive and distracted driving, go to www.mass.gov/highwaysafety.
Firearms Safety Course - Anyone interested in attending a class must pre-register by calling the 413-684-6111 ext. 38. This class will fulfill the requirement for obtaining your License to Carry or Firearms Identification Permits. Fee for the class will be $ 60.00. Pre-registration is REQUIRED to attend. We are now accepting names for a wait list.
Town upgrades 911 system - See article
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OFFICERS ARE ON HIGH ALERT!!: Police officers are always supposed to be aware of their surroundings. Because of recent events, Police officers are on a Higher state of alert. When your vehicle is stopped, (especially at night) the officer may initial be direct and out of your sight, You may also see other cruisers assisting, this for extra safety. If you are stopped, turn your interior light on, have your credentials ready, Do not reach around or make sudden movements. Listen to the officer and all should go smooth.
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