NEWS

URGENT

Be sure to lock all your cars at night. Do not leave any valuables inside. There has been 1 reported overnight car break, Thursday 12/30. If anything seen or suspected, any suspicious activity, CALL 911 immediately.

COATS FOR VETS in Plainfield

The Plainfield Police Department is participating in the state-wide COATS FOR VETS program. Chief Justin Litchfield received 15 bright orange Home Depot 5-gallon buckets…each one contains a winter coat, snacks, fresh water, and a hygienic face mask. Designed for veterans in need of support, including the warm winter coat, buckets will be given to any vet requesting one. Designed and sponsored by the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation and the Massachusetts State Police, additional program sponsors include the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police, Home Depot, Ocean State Job Lots and the Patriots Foundation.

Chief Litchfield said buckets are available at the Plainfield Police Station and officers will carry them in police cruisers as well. “As history has shown, our veterans are often reluctant to ask for help,” explained Chief Litchfield. Having the buckets readily available means immediate help in the warm winter coat and fresh snacks, as well as the outreach experience of support to any veteran in need.

Sanderson Success

Sanderson Academy students and staff had their annual 5K Road Race Thursday morning October 28. The course was Route 112 to the Ashfield Golf course and back. Police officers and Fire Department members from Plainfield and Ashfield were on hand to provide safety and monitor the event. Staff, students and community participants as well as public safety personnel agreed the annual event was exciting and successful.

SPEED TRAILER:

Starting today, Friday August 6, there will be a Speed advisory trailer, courtesy of MASSDOT on Pleasant/Gloyd Streets, for approximately 2 weeks. It is solar powered and shows "YOUR SPEED" as you approach. This will advise drivers of their speed. We have continued extra patrols and enforcement.

West Hill Road:

https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampshire-county/plainfield-roadway-closed-due-to-broken-beaver-dam/

Ashfield Crash Update:

Authorities find Springfield woman who fled Ashfield crash; driver arraigned on charges
https://www.recorder.com/Authorities-find-Springfield-woman-who-fled-Ashfield-crash-driver-arraigned-on-charges-41583035

PATROL HOURS:

Chief Litchfield is on schedule Mon-Fri 6am-2pm, Corporal Gibbs is on a rotating schedule of 4 days on 2 days off, 1pm-9pm to accommodate sufficient weekend coverage.

OFFICE HOURS:

Please call 413-634-0139, M-F 9am to 5pm, to make an appointment with Chief Litchfield.

LTC/Firearms licensing:

By appointment only, please leave a message for Chief Litchfield, at 413-634-0139. If it is a renewal, your COMPLETED application can be mailed, along with a check for $100 made out to "Town of Plainfield,"