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ALERT: Area towns are receiving bogus active shooter calls so you will see an increased police presence at our schools. Officers were deployed to our schools upon hearing of the first call. There is no need for alarm. ALL Bellingham Schools are covered.

Congratulations to James Kilduff IV! James graduated on Friday from the Boylston Regional Police Academy’s 31st Recruit Officer Class. He started his department orientation and field training on Saturday. Chief Gerard L. Daigle & Lieutenant James M. Russell attended the ceremony.

We would also like to give a special thank you to Hailey Crestuk. Each year Hailey raises money and collects toys for our Stuff-A-Cruiser event. (L to R) SRO Nicole Sandell, Marty Souza, Hailey Crestuk, and Lt. James Russell.

We would like to give a special thank you to Lois Olivo of the Jacqueline Olivo Foundation, Inc. She stopped by to go shopping with SRO Sandell this past weekend. The non-profit organization is devoted to helping the homeless in our local communities.

A friendly reminder that we will be collecting new, unwrapped toys during our Stuff-A-Cruiser events at Walmart 250 Hartford Avenue today and tomorrow. Saturday, December 10th between 10 AM - 4 PM Sunday, December 11th between 10 AM - 4 PM A drop-off box is also BPD.

School Resource Officer Nicholas Dulchinos and Lieutenant James Russell accepted a check from State Representative Mike Soter today. The money will go towards the BPD’s Stuff-A-Cruiser program which was started to help local families in need during the holidays.

The Bellingham Police Department will be back collecting new, unwrapped toys during our Stuff-A-Cruiser events at Walmart 250 Hartford Avenue on Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th between 10 AM - 4 PM.

Congratulations to fine group of Sgts who completed MPTC Front Line Leaders Program in Plymouth. Bright minds who care about policing. Be safe.

**TRAFFIC ADVISORY** Starting today, Farm Street between #187 and #206 will be CLOSED until Friday, July 3rd. For addresses #187 and below, please enter from the Mobil Gas side of Hartford Ave and if you need #206 or higher please enter from Hartford Ave by Rosewood side.

Congratulations to Officer Perella for receiving the Bellingham Buisness Association’s Unsung Hero Award

Yesterday, the Bellingham Police Department received their custom activity/coloring books entitled “Police Officers Are Our Friends”. This book is part of a community outreach project created by The Law, Your Money and YOU! which is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Remember we will be at Walmart this weekend and next collecting toys and donations 10-4. Look forward to seeing everyone. OfficerG

Operation Old Red Suit Santa letters can be sent to 30 Blackstone Street Bellingham,Ma 02019 Deadline is December 15th. Officer Gosselin & Houston

Friendly reminder: There are NO Fourth of July Fireworks in Bellingham this year.

@HollistonPolice Excellent job by K-9 Officer Hagan and K-9 Mattis! We appreciate the assistance.

Our K9 team was deployed in #Bellingham today to help search for a missing person. K9 Ofc Hagan & K9 Mattis successfully tracked & located the missing person, along with @BellinghamMAPol.⁣ We are very proud of their efforts & that our K9 team was able to assist a local community

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is reporting that the State 911 System is operating normally. Residents are reminded NOT to call 911 or the provided 10-digit emergency number to test functionality. Please ONLY call if you need emergency services.

SAFETY ALERT – 911 SYSTEM: Callers may experience "all circuits busy" message when calling 911. If you receive this message, please call our emergency two-way number for emergency services. TOWN OF BELLINGHAM, MA 508-966-2353

Thank you all for a great start to our season

Walmart Stuff a Cruiser going strong today 🚔🎄

Awesome generosity already from Walmart shoppers