GROVELAND – Chief Jeffrey Gillen is pleased to announce that the Groveland Police Department has achieved State Certification from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC). The department was officially awarded certification on Sept. 23, and it remains in effect for three years. “Certification is a reflection of the standards that our entire department holds itself […]

WEST NEWBURY — With the start of the school year underway, the police and fire departments that serve the Pentucket Regional School District communities would like to offer students, parents and motorists several important safety tips ahead of students returning to school.  Students returned to school Monday, Aug 30.  Groveland, Merrimac, and West Newbury Police […]

WEST NEWBURY — With school out and the summer season in full swing, Groveland Fire Chief Robert Valentine, Groveland Police Chief Jeffrey Gillen, Merrimac Fire Chief Larry Fisher, Merrimac Police Chief Eric Shears, West Newbury Fire Chief Michael Dwyer, Police Chief Jeffrey Durand and Pentucket Superintendent Dr. Justin Bartholomew wish to share safe driving tips […]

GROVELAND — Chief Jeffrey Gillen reports that the Groveland Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a theft that occurred over the weekend. 

GROVELAND — Chief Jeffery T. Gillen and the Groveland Police Department would like to warn residents about potential scams involving unpaid utility bills and a money-transfer app used to steal money. “There are a number of strategies criminals use to try and take advantage of residents, including posing as a bill collector from utility companies like […]

GROVELAND — Police Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen and Fire Chief Robert Valentine report that the Groveland Police and Fire Departments responded to a fatal crash late Monday night. At approximately 10:50 p.m. yesterday, police and firefighters were dispatched to the area of 123 School St. (Route 97) for a report of a crash. Upon arrival, […]

GROVELAND — Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen reports that the Groveland Police Department will summons two teenagers after they allegedly vandalized multiple mailboxes in town.    A JUVENILE MALE, AGE 16, OF MERRIMAC, and a JUVENILE MALE, AGE 16, OF WEST NEWBURY will each summonsed to court on a charge of Malicious Destruction of Property (11 Counts).   […]

GROVELAND — Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen reports that the Groveland Police Department will seek a criminal summons against a resident following an investigation into his allegedly following a woman in his vehicle earlier this week.