Heavy Police Presence in Ashland
editor ASHLAND – There is heavy police presence in Ashland this morning, July 7 near Myrtle Street. Ashland Police and Mass State Police have been seen in that neighborhood area, searching…
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Briggs Sworn In As Acting Ashland Police Chief
ASHLAND – Lt. Richard Briggs, a 20-year member of the Ashland Police Department, was sworn in last week as the Acting Chief of Police and administered the Oath of Office…
UPDATED: 2-Month MetroWest Drug Task Force Investigation Nabs 2 Boston Individuals For Drug Trafficking
FRAMINGHAM – After a 2-month long investigation, members of the MetroWesrt Drug Task Force with the assistance of Boston Police arrested two individuals on Fentanyl and cocaine trafficking charges. Arrested…
UPDATED: Ashland Town Manager Appoints Lt. Briggs Acting Police Chief
ASHLAND – Ashland Town Manager Michael Herbert announced he has has appointed Lt. Rich Briggs as Acting Police Chief, effective July 1. Ashland Police Chief Vince Alfano announced he is…
MetroWest Drug Task Force Nabs Ashland Man on Cocaine Trafficking Charge
ASHLAND – The MetroWest Drug Task Force arrested an Ashland man and charged him with drug trafficking yesterday, June 3. Arrested at his home in Ashland was Mario Barbosa, of…
Ashland Crossing Guard Thoresen Honored For 49 Years of Service
ASHLAND – Ashland Chief of Police Vince Alfano recently provided crossing guard Barbara Thoresen with a plaque thanking her for her dedicated service to the Town of Ashland. Thorensen retired…
Walter Llewellyn Brewer, 89, Naval Veteran, Ashland Police Officer, & Ashland 2016 Citizen of the Year
ASHLAND – Walter LLewellyn Brewer, 89, of Ashland and Alva, Florida passed away at his winter home on February 8, 2021. A resident of Ashland for 62 years, he was…
Joseph Michael Connolly, 73, Ashland Police Officer, Air Force Veteran
ASHLAND – Joseph Michael Connolly, 73 of Ashland passed away unexpectedly Thursday March 25, 2021. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Morey) Connolly.…
MetroWest Drug Task Force Arrests Framingham Man on Multiple Drug Distribution Charges; Seizes Xanax, Marijuana, & $2,600 in Cash
FRAMINGHAM – The MetroWest Drug Task Force arrested a Framingham man Wednesday morning on multiple drug distribution charges. Police officers arrested Henok Kiflit, 29, of 33 Dinsmore Avenue at his…
Construction on New Ashland Public Safety Building To Start This Week
By Luke Canavan *** ASHLAND – Starting as early as this week, trees will be cleared to make way for the new Ashland Public Safety Building, said Ashland Town Manager…