National Mental Health Month, observed each May, promotes mental wellness through an annual theme. Mental Health America’s theme for 2025 is “Turn Awareness into Action.” This initiative encourages people to recognize the strides that have been made in decreasing the stigma around mental health, while also working to transform this understanding into actions to…
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Motorcycle Safety Month is observed every year in May. As the weather gets warmer and more motorcyclists are on the road, the initiative raises awareness of road safety for motorcyclists and those who share the road with them. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that, in 2023, the most recent…
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Robert Ferreira and Fire Chief Owen Thompson report that the Middleborough Police and Fire Departments responded to a serious single-vehicle crash Sunday morning. On Sunday, April 6, at approximately 2:37 a.m., Middleborough Police and Fire were dispatched to Marion Road for reports of a single-vehicle crash.…
Distracted Driving Awareness Month, observed every April, is an opportunity to remind drivers of the importance of focused and safe driving. The month aims to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving to everyone on the road, including drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. In 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety…
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Robert Ferreira and Fire Chief Owen Thompson regret to report that, after a thorough search by multiple agencies, an 83-year-old resident was found deceased this afternoon. The resident was determined to be missing on Thursday morning after a neighbor requested a welfare check. Middleborough Police, Middleborough…
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Robert Ferreira and Fire Chief Owen Thompson report that the Middleborough Police and Fire Departments, along with regional and state partners, are actively searching for a missing resident. On Thursday, March 27, at approximately 8:46 a.m., a neighbor requested a welfare check on MICHELE SPERLING, AGE…
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Robert Ferreira and Fire Chief Owen Thompson report that the Middleborough Police and Fire Departments, along with regional and state partners, are searching for a missing elderly woman. MICHELE SPERLING, AGE 83, was last seen on Simmons Road at the Oak Point residential community at about…
Middleborough Police School Resource Officer Brian Wiksten with his new K9, comfort dog Millie. MIDDLEBOROUGH — Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz and Middleborough Police Chief Robert Ferreira are proud to introduce Millie, a comfort dog to support students and residents in town. The Town of Middleborough recently acquired Millie,…
From left to right, Hamilton Police Chief and MPAC President Russell Stevens, Middleborough Town Manager Jay McGrail, Middleborough Police Chief Robert Ferreira (sitting), Sgt. Ryan Whiteside, Deputy Chief David Beals (sitting), Administrative Assistant to the Chief Amy Dowler, and Bridgewater Police Chief and MPAC Vice President Christopher Delmonte. (Photo courtesy…
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Robert Ferreira reports that the Middleborough Police Department is investigating two motor vehicle thefts reported early Monday morning, Feb. 10. At 7:38 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 10, Patrolman Cameron Amaral was dispatched to Ashley Lane to investigate two stolen vehicle reports. One resident told police that…