All Clear After Hazmat Lockdown At Harrington Hospital In Southbridge

Just after 2PM on Wednesday, Southbridge Fire Department and the Massachusetts Hazardous Materials Response Team were called to the Emergency Room at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge. According to Southbridge Fire Department, hospital staff described a package having a foul odor, and requested that it be checked out.  As a result, the emergency room was put…

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5 Injured After Mass Pike Crash Involving 2 Tractor Trailers

Friday night proved to be a very busy night for the men and women of local first responders.  The Sturbridge Fire Department, with help from Brimfield and Southbridge, were called to the Massachusetts Turnpike for a serious crash involving 5 vehicles. A total of 2 tractor trailers and 3 cars had collided around 9:30PM causing…

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New Deputy Chief For Charlton Fire Department

Congratulations are in order for former Lieutenant Jason Cantara of the Southbridge Fire Department.  After more than 30 years of fighting fires in Southbridge, Mr. Cantara has been selected to be the new Deputy Chief of the Charlton Fire Department.  In a post on Facebook the department writes, “We are excited to have him join…

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