The Winter Parking Ban is an effect. Vehicles parked on the street between 1:00 AM and 7:00 AM are subject to fines. Any vehicles parked on the street during a snow emergency may be fined and towed. For residents who live in or around the center of town, vehicles can be parked, overnight, in the […]
Archive for June, 2010
Promoted
- Thomas Groux was promoted to Lieutenant in July 2017
- Stephen Palmer was promoted to sergeant in September 2015
- Frank Limoncelli was promoted to sergeant in August 2015
- Frank Batchelor was promoted to sergeant in August 2012
- Daniel O’Connell was promoted to Detective Lieutenant in July 2012
- Peter MacDonnell was promoted to Lieutenant in Charge in January 2010
- Carl Fuller was promoted to lieutenant in December 2009
- James Cogan was promoted to sergeant December 2009
- Joseph Abdella was promoted to sergeant on October 2009
- Arthur Houllahan was promoted to lieutenant in October 2009
Appointed
- Sgt. Abdella was appointed to Detectives in February 2018.
- Officer Shelby Santini was appointed to Patrol in September 2016.
- Officer Frank Spinosa was appointed to Patrol in September 2016.
- Kathryn DiPerna was appointed Detective in February 2015.
- Officer Ryan McHugh was appointed to Patrol in October 2013.
- Officer Kevin Lannan was appointed to Patrol in October 2013.
- Officer Marc Shea was appointed to Patrol in October 2013.
- Officer Kathryn DiPerna was appointed to Patrol in October 2013.
- Officer Kristen Shea was appointed to Patrol in October 2013.
- Officer Marco DiCarlo was appointed to Patrol in January 2013.
- Officer Brian Kuzemczak was appointed to Patrol in September 2012.
- Officer Michael Smith was appointed to Patrol in September 2012.
- Marco DiCarlo was appointed as a Permanent Reserve Officer in July 2012.
- Officer Michael Chiuccariello was appointed to patrol in July 2012.
- Jeffrey LaTores was appointed Detective in July 2012.
- Sgt. Filtzer was appointed to K-9 Officer in November 2008.
- K-9 Axel graduated from the K-9 academy in February 2009.
Recent Retirements
- Chief Kenneth Albertelli retired in June 2016
- Detective Paul DeLuca retired in January 2015
- Sgt. Fred Cammon retired in March 2014
- Officer Jet Dean retired in March 2013
- Officer Paul Austin retired in January 2013.
- Detective Douglas Wilkinson retired in January 2013.
- Officer James Covino retired in March 2012.
- Officer Lew Best retired in December 2011. He currently serves as Deputy Chief of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Division of the MBTA Police.
- Detective James Gray retired in February 2011.
- Lt. Jack Alford retired January 2010.
- Lt. Detective James Pierce retired in January 2010.
- Patrolman Larry Hill retired in September 2009.
Change in OUI laws
Melanie’s Law – Massachusetts OUI Law (2005)
FIRST OFFENSE
Jail: Not more than 2 1/2 years House of Correction
Fine: $500-$5,000
License suspended for 1 year.
SECOND OFFENSE
Jail: Not less than 60 days (30 day mandatory), not more then 2 1/2 years
Fine: $600-$10,000
License suspended for 2 years
THIRD OFFENSE (felony status)
Jail: Not less than 180 days (150 day mandatory), not more than 5 years State Prison
May be served in a prison treatment program
Fine $1,000-$15,000
License suspended for 8 years
FOURTH OFFENSE (felony status)
Jail: Not less than 2 years (1 year minimum mandatory), not more than 5 years State Prison
Fine $1,500-$25,000
License suspended for 10 years.
FIFTH OFFENSE (felony status)
Jail: Not less than 2 1/2 years (24 mos. minimum mandatory), not more than 5 years State Prison
Fine $2,000-$50,000
License revoked for life.