On the afternoon of Friday, May 4th, the Auburn Fire Department was called to the westbound side of the Mass Pike to put out a fire in a Honda CR-V that began when an occupant did not properly dispose of smoking materials. The fire department reminds you to be cognizant of disposing items properly with “dry season” in full swing. As you can see by the photos below the car is most likely a total loss. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1692834907472058&id=394731113949117
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THE LAKE 940 has learned members of the Dudley Police and Fire Departments responded to a bomb threat at the Dudley District Court located on West Main Street. Groups of people could be seen evacuated outside as police were investigating inside on the morning of Friday May 4th. Dudley Police tell us a call was received at the Framingham State Police call center warning of a possible suspicious device. The building was evacuated and searched by emergency responders, court officials, and members of the Massachusetts State Police and Worcester Police Department Bomb Squads. Federal agents from the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives were also on hand to assist. No suspicious devices were found and court resumed…
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Sutton Police have a Traffic Alert for drivers of Central Turnpike. Whether you take Exit 7 off of Route 146 and head towards Oxford, or are traveling from Charlton or Oxford to get on to Route 146, you’ll need give yourself some extra time. On Friday, May 5th lane restrictions will be in place in the morning and evening/overnight in the area of Central Turnpike and Putnam Hill Road. This is near the location where the new Sutton Police Department will be located, the site of the former Blue Jay Restaurant. You are asked to keep your speeds down and be patient as delays will be likely, or try to find an alternate route.
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The Auburn Fire Department was on the scene of a fully engulfed tractor trailer fire on Route 395 North on Thursday afternoon. Traffic is still backed up all the way back to Oxford if you are heading northbound. Seek an alternate route if possible. Delays are expected through the early evening. While on site fire crews were also faced with a brush fire that was approximately 1,000 feet in length climbing the hill into the woods. Engine 3 focused on containing the brush fire first, and then the hazmat situation of approximately 75 gallons of diesel fuel leaked from the burning tractor trailer truck. saddle tanks. More photos from the scene are below. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1691676894254526&id=394731113949117
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On Wednesday, May 2nd, The National Honor Society at Bartlett High School hosted a meet the candidates night with the 2 town residents on the ballot for a 3 year term on the Webster Board of Selectmen. Connor Brennan moderated a debate style presentation between incumbent Randy Becker and political newcomer Greg Walkowiak. (THE LAKE 940 also has posted interviews with both candidates if you have not decided who you are voting for yet, click the links to listen.) More than 50 attendees were able to listen to a very structured debate with questions regarding their vision for the town, their thoughts on the situation regarding our water and other ways they think they can…
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What seems like ‘six of one and a half dozen of the other’ has come to Webster. Instead of seeing a fee on your water bill, you’ll see a larger rate increase than expected. As we shared on Monday, there was a segment of the Webster Board Of Selectmen meeting set aside for residents to address their concerns about their water bills to Water Superintendent Greg Woods and Town Administrator Doug Willardson. Many residents did not like the idea of a $20 per quarter assessment fee and a 2 percent raise in usage rates, even though that would have more evenly distributed the cost of the $10 million dollar water filtration plant across all users. …
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Something you would think is common sense, just isn’t for some people. Southbridge Police say “due to the increase in shoplifting in our community” they have partnered with retail businesses and have formed the Counter-Crime Shoplifting Initiative. At their first meeting in March they have decided on a “zero tolerance approach to dealing with the problem.” All people who are caught shoplifting in Southbridge will be arresting & prosecuted. Police Chief Shane Woodson says many of the same offenders are responsible for most of the thefts that occur at the stores in Southbridge, and many of them even go from store to store stealing products. It is his belief that arresting and prosecuting shoplifters will…
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Congratulations are in order for 2 local men from the Charlton Police Department. Officers Gary Wood and Tim Smith were chosen as First Responders of the Year at the Central Massachusetts Emergency Medical System’s annual meeting. Thanks to the officers quick response and actions, a 46 year old man in cardiac arrest was successfully resuscitated and transported to the hospital earlier this winter. Congratulations to Officers Wood and Smith – thank you for all that you do for the community.
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Just before noon on Wednesday, May 2nd, Dudley Fire Department and EMS were called to a serious motor vehicle crash between a box truck and a King Courier van in front of the Pearl L. Crawford Memorial Library. Traffic near the intersection of Schofield Avenue & Brandon Road was detoured for a short time. One driver was injured and was transported to the hospital. No further information is available at this time.
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Shortly after 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 1st, Charlton Police and Fire responded to a motor vehicle fire on Route 20 near O’Malley’s Truck & Auto Body. Charlton Police it appears the driver of a car drove through the parking lot and hit the parked camper. The accident caused both vehicles to catch on fire. The driver of the car was transported to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
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