Saturday, March 30, 2013
Be safe, and keep an eye out next weekend.
Massachusetts State Police announced they will set up sobriety checkpoints somewhere in Norfolk County next weekend, from Friday, April 5 into Saturday. April 6. State Police say the purpose for the checkpoints "is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways. It will be operated during varied hours, the selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will be minimized with advance notice to reduce fear and anxiety."
Thursday, January 24, 2013
MassDOT announced today that driving on the Route 128 breakdown lane has been discontinued as a fourth travel lane is open.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
MassDOT announced today that driving on the Route 128 breakdown lane has been discontinued as a fourth travel lane is open.
State Police are now looking out for drivers who use the breakdown lane on Route 128. In an effort to reduce the Route 128 bottlenecks between Route 24 and Route 9, the Mass Department of Transportation (MassDOT) added a fourth travel lane to I-93/95 along that stretch. With that addition, driving in the breakdown lane is now prohibited between Route 24 and Route 109. Signs along the highways and State Police patrols will inform drivers of the change, according to a MassDOT announcement Wednesday. The breakdown lane is now reserved for emergency vehicles and disabled cars. According to the release, drivers have been able to use the breakdown lane on weekdays at peak hours with permission from the Federal Highway Adinistration since …
Friday, November 30, 2012
New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Dedham or Framingham Toys 'R Us locations on Saturday.
Folks looking to make a donation to Toys for Tots can help the state troopers fill their cruisers by bringing those toys to one of the Mass. Toys 'R Us locations on Saturday. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Wellesley residents can head to the Toys 'R Us in Dedham or Framingham--or wherever they happen to be (full list below)--and toss their donations into the back seat--or pick one up to add to the pile. The following was submitted by the Massachusetts State Police. As part of our ongoing support of the United States Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots, Massachusetts State Police troopers will be at the following Toys 'R Us locations this Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Massachusetts State Police third annual "Fill the Cruiser" day…
The use of such electronic devices can be hazardous while operating a vehicle, State Police said this week.
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Friday, November 30, 2012
The following was submitted by the Massachusetts State Police. The Massachusetts State Police, in conjunction with the Department of Transportation, have begun a public awareness message on the use of personal headphones, or “ear buds,” while driving a motor vehicle. The constant need for instant communication has helped pioneer a host of advanced cell phone technology and has become an integral part of our lives. Unfortunately, this has added to the many distractions that hinder safe operation of motor vehicles. Hands-free technology, including personal headphones, have helped eliminate the constant need to hold a cell phone while driving. But some operators have begun to use their headsets to listen to music, audio books, and other media…
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Troopers from all over New England want to help local drivers stay safe and prevent crashes during the holiday season.
The holidays are upon us, and many residents will be traveling this week to see family and friends all across New England. State Police are doing their part to help ensure these visits don't end in tragedy because of impaired or distracted driving. The Massachusetts State Police joined forces with other New England State Police divisions at headquarters in Framingham to explain their C.A.R.E program. Increased patrols this week will be cracking down on impaired/drunk driving, texting while driving and seatbelt law violations, among other things. "We aren't trying to discourage people from going out and enjoying themselves," Massachusetts State Police Col. Timothy P. Alben said. "We just want to make sure they are being safe and responsible…
Sunday, November 11, 2012
The two-car accident closed down Woburn highway ramp for about 30 minutes.
A two-car crash at the Routes 95/93 cloverleaf sent a Wellesley man to the hospital Saturday night. According to the Mass State Police, around 10:40 p.m. Saturday, troopers responded to the accident on the ramp from Route 95 North to Route 93 South in Woburn. Woburn Fire and emergency medical services also responded to the scene. The accident shut down the ramp for about a half-hour as public safety officials tended to the drivers, investigated the crash and removed the vehicles. A 31-year-old Wellesley man was transported to Lahey Clinic by Woburn Fire. Police report the man has non-life threatening injuries.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The suspect was driving a gray 2004 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck with Massachusetts license.
[UPDATE, Wednesday, 1:39 p.m.] Massachusetts State Police will do a short briefing on this investigation at 3 p.m. at State Police General Headquarters, 470 Worcester Rd. (Route 9 east), Framingham. The availability will be held in front of the General Headquarters building. [UPDATE, Wednesday 1:16 p.m.] State police are investigating credible information that the suspect headed south from New England along the Eastern Seaboard to the Mid-Atlantic Region. They are working to narrow the geographic area. ---- Massachusetts State Police issued an AMBER Alert on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at around 10:18 a.m. The alert reads as follows: The Massachusetts State Police have just received a request for an AMBER Alert from the Westfield Police …
