Beginning today, the town of Oxford has launched the Oxford Fire and Emergency Services “Address Indicator” program as part of their Community Risk Reduction program. The Address Indicator program provides a highly visible, reflective street number sign to households in the community. “I am excited to announce the launch of this new program to assist first responders in locating you and your loved ones’ homes in the event of an emergency,” said Fire Chief Laurent McDonald. “This program is used in communities throughout the country to support public safety efforts and I am pleased to be able to offer it to Oxford as I did in my previous community of Monson.” Through this program, residents…
Read More
THE LAKE 940 has learned of a head-on collision with multiple injuries involved on West Main Street in Dudley in the area of the courthouse. Several 911 calls were made around 7:20 PM on Wednesday, June 16th. West Main Street was closed for a time while crews worked to clear the scene. The Dudley Fire Department says that the occupants of both vehicles were able to exit the vehicles on their own before the arrival of first responders. A total of 4 people were injured and transported to local hospitals. As of 11 PM on Wednesday, West Main Street has been re-opened. More photos from the crash and fire are below.
Read More
Are you fully vaccinated against Covid-19? If you are, you could soon be a millionaire (before taxes, that is.) On Tuesday, June 15th, Governor Charlie Baker announced the “VaxMillions” lottery contest for residents of Massachusetts. To be eligible, you have to be 18 or older, live in Massachusetts, and be fully vaccinated for the chance of winning one of five $1 million cash prizes. If you are between the ages of 12 and 17, those students can enter for a chance to win one of five $300,000 scholarship grants. Baker said that he is “hopeful that this giveaway will give another reason and opportunity for people to choose to get vaccinated here in the Commonwealth.”…
Read More
Firefighters from around the area were dispatched to a burning structure on Route 169 in Woodstock. The blaze began in the overnight hours of Tuesday, June 15th. The 300-year-old, 3-story farmhouse was severely damaged. Due to the lack of fire hydrants in the area, water had to be trucked in from Dudley. Four people were transported to local hospitals for smoke inhalation and burns and are expected to survive. Four dogs perished in the fire. More photos from the scene can be found below from the Dudley Fire Department.
Read More
First responders from Dudley were dispatched to the Park ‘N Shop Plaza on Airport Road in Dudley for reports of a stuck truck that had crashed. Around 3:30 PM on Monday, June 14th, crews found a truck that had mistakenly run over a handicapped parking bollard leaving the truck partially airborne. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. The vehicle did not appear to be damaged. It was removed by a tow truck and the was able to able to be driven away.
Read More
The Town of Webster and the Webster Lake Association have announced there will be no boating or swimming allowed on Webster Lake on Wednesday, June 16th. The annual treatment of weeds is scheduled for that day. The beach, the walking tracks, dog park, and Lakeside boat ramp will all be closed. A full map of the treatment areas can be found here. It is recommended not to use the water for drinking, cooking, or irrigation until Tuesday, June 22nd. Swimming and other water contact may safely resume on Thursday, June 17th. If you have any questions about this treatment, call Town Hall at (508) 949-3800 or e-mail the Webster Lake Association at info@websterlakeassociation.org
Read More
Dudley Police Chief Steve Wojnar has sent us this traffic alert: (Effective Monday, June 14th) A recent bridge inspection was conducted in the Town of Dudley by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Mass DOT). The Town of Dudley Highway Department was notified on or about May 28th of structural issues with one of the bridges spanning the French River on Brandon Road. (See Attached Notice) For safety purposes, Mass DOT has ordered Brandon Road in Dudley closed until further notice. Town officials are working with Mass DOT, Senator Fattman and Representative Durant, as well as officials from the Town of Webster, to expedite the repair and re-opening of this roadway as soon as possible. In…
Read More
Samuel Slater’s Restaurant and Indian Princess are looking to salute local Veterans with their annual Flag Day cruise around Webster Lake. The free event includes lunch at the restaurant beginning at 12 Noon, then a voyage at 1:30 PM on Monday, June 14. This complimentary cruise is open to Veterans only, and a reservation must be made in advance by calling Indian Ranch at (508) 943-3871. Capacity is limited, so make sure to RSVP by 5 PM on Sunday, June 13th.
Read More
It was “all smiles” at the dental offices on Thompson Road in Webster when free lunch was delivered to the staff of Dr. Stephen Lorkiewicz and Dr. Ryan Harrington. Of course, being Covid-19 safe, those smiles were hidden under protective masks. With all the hardships that came in 2020, there were also countless stories of courage and resiliency from healthcare workers, first responders, pharmacists, grocery clerks, teachers, childcare workers, and so many other heroes out there on the front lines. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Papa Gino’s Pizzeria has chosen to spotlight individuals through their community donation program, Pizza My Heart. The restaurant chain has given away over 1,300 extra-large pizzas to over 150…
Read More
Earlier this week Southbridge Police responded to a report of a shooting on Mechanic Street. Several 911 calls were placed on Monday, June 7 at around 6:45 PM. According to a press release from Police Chief Shane Woodson, “officers observed a male subject bleeding profusely from the abdomen/chest area with an obvious gunshot wound.” The first responding officers were able to administer life-saving medical treatment to the victim until paramedics from the Southbridge Fire Department arrived a few minutes later. The victim was transported to UMass Medical Center in Worcester and is expected to survive. As police conducted their investigation, a search began for the suspect, 23-year-old Giovanni Manuel Rosario of 19 Water Street in…
Read More