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Townsend Police Department
August 28, 2010
With school scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 31st, the Townsend Police Department requests that parents and guardians review safetytips, especially with those children beginning at elementary grade level. Those wishing literature regarding “stranger danger”, or bike and pedestrian safety are urged to stop by the Townsend Police/Communications Center where pamphlets are available to assist in this regard. This is a good time of year to review certain safety concerns with your child to make certain that they understand the dangers that they could be presented with and to make certain that their trips to, from and around schools are as safe as possible.
As a reminder, last year, Whitcomb Street (in front of Spaulding School) was closed off on the Rt. 119 end and the parking lot and drop off will only be accessible via Turnpike Road. The redesign of this area at Spaulding School was to insure the safety of preschoolers and other youngsters at that location and seems to be working to that end.In addition, parents of high school aged children are asked to take a moment to discuss the dangers along Route 119, especially in the area of the high school, which because of the congestion and increase in traffic flow, has become a particular safety concern. Motorists are asked to be alert for the increase in pedestrian as well as vehicular traffic including school buses. Take a few extra minutes of time in the morning and anticipate delays as the result of the stopping and starting of buses picking up children along their routes. Chief Erving Marshall reminds motorists that the speed limits of 20 mph in school zones will be strictly enforced , as will laws regarding the failure to yield for school buses with lights flashing. Once again, police operations plans will be adjusted to allow for increased presence and traffic control/enforcement in and around the areas where our schools are situated to ensure the safety of the children. The Townsend Police Department is also issuing the following advisory to North Middlesex Students:
Parking Advisory to North Middlesex Students Students at North Middlesex Regional High School are being advised that there will be no parking allowed at the Harbor Village Mall again this year. Due to an increase in complaints from the Mall, there will be a strictly enforced parking ban. Students who park illegally will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. There will be no exceptions and permission from a particular establishment at the mall will not be allowed. The Townsend Police, the North Middlesex Administration and the Harbor Village Mall Management Company will be working together to alleviate this problem. Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated. There will also be no parking again along Proctor Road this year. Vehicles parked in restricted areas will be ticketed and/or towed.
The Townsend Police Department asks for everyone’s cooperation in these matters and also reminds motorists that sometimes just because of the excitement of starting a new school year, children sometimes forget to think about safety. We urge all who travel along the roadways throughout town to be vigilant especially during the school week.
Motor Vehicle Breaks
Over the past several weeks, Townsend Police Department has been investigating an unusual number of breaks into motor vehicles, especially in and around the Timberlee Park area of town. Residents are reminded to take extra precautions by locking their vehicles while parked overnight at their residences and not to leave anything of value inside. If you have motion sensitive lighting on your property make sure that it is in proper working and if not, we would recommend that you consider it's installation as this is a very cost effective method of deterring would-be thefts especially in the Timberlee Park area where street lighting is non-existent. We have added extra patrols including foot and bicycle patrols in the area in an attempt to identify the perpetrator(s) of this activity and would request that residents report any suspicious or illegal activity by calling the Townsend Police Department immediately at (978) 597-2313.
Police Department and Communication Center Reports
2009 Annual Police Department Report 2009 Annual Communications Center Report
Citizen's Survey Chief Erving Marshall would like to announce the addition of a citizen survey to this web site. The survey has been added as a tool to solicit resident’s opinions and to be used as a guide to what people think of us, how we are doing, what they would like us to do better and any specific problems or concerns that our residents may have. Information that is provided will not be ignored and will be acted upon as time and available services allow. The site is continually monitored and updated with news and information from the Townsend Police Department. Chief Marshall states that is he is proud of the services provided by the Police and Communication Departments but has added this survey in an attempt to better serve the citizens of the community and as a measuring device to see what people think of us, good or bad. In addition to the survey there are other interesting information on this site including a history of the department, department updates, forms, services and links to general information which citizens may find helpful. Also now in addition we have added e-mail for all the members, in an effort to better accommodate the public when dealing directly with someone within the Police or Communications Departments or to send us tips or other information should the need arise. We invite and encourage anyone to take part in the survey as well as utilize this website to serve your personal needs. Please click on the Citizen's Survey in the link bar above to participate in the survey.
Criminal Investigations
Identity Theft Packet
This packet will provide victims with a list of resources and instructions when dealing with an identity theft situation. The Townsend Police Department will assist victims associated with this crime, but unfortunately, the victims themselves are burdened with resolving their own credit problems. Victims of identity theft must act quickly and assertively to minimize the damage to their good name and credit history.
When dealing with the authorities and financial institutions, try to keep a log of all your conversations, including dates, times, names, and phone numbers. In this packet, there will be a worksheet for your convenience when logging this contact information. There will also be an ID theft affidavit supplied by the Federal Trade Commission, which has been adapted by all financial and credit institutions when filing fraudulent activities to your personal accounts. Please go to the Investigations page to access and download these files.
The Townsend Police Department makes no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this web site and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents of this web site. No warranty of any kind, implied, expressed or statutory, including but not limited to the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and freedom from computer virus, is given with respect to the contents of this web site or its hyperlinks to other Internet resources. Reference in this web site to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by The Townsend Police Department. This site is the property of The Townsend Police Department, no photos or other information may be used without the written consent from The Townsend Police Department.
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