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The Town of Boylston is approximately 10.5 square miles in size and consists of over 12,652 acres; it maintains approximately 50 miles of roadway and 12 miles of sidewalk.
With a population of approximately 4400 residents, the town is predominantly a residential commmunity. Bordered by Clinton, West Boylston, Shrewsbury, Berlin and Northborough, Boylston is home to a significant portion of the Wachusett Reservoir, Boston's water source. Encompassing about 5000 acres, "The Res," lies in the northwestern quadrant of the town. Serviced by two (2) Interchanges of Interstate 290 (Exits 23B and 24), Boylston is also bisected by Routes 70 and 140.
The Boylston Police Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is comprised of a full-time "working" Chief, 2 full-time Sergeants, 7 full-time Officers, 3 full-time Dispatchers, 3 part-time Dispatchers, and an Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police.
MULTI-TOWN CAR BREAKS
RECENTLY, UNLOCKED CARS IN BOYLSTON AND SURROUNDING TOWNS HAVE BEEN ENTERED LATE AT NIGHT, WITH VISIBLE "COINS" AND OTHER ITEMS TAKEN; IN ONE CASE IN TOWN, A CAR WAS STOLEN WHEN THEIVES FOUND IT'S KEYS IN THE UNLOCKED VEHICLE. PLEASE LOCK YOUR CAR DOORS, REMOVE VISIBLE MONEY, KEYS, AND HIGH DOLLAR ITEMS, AND REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO THE BOYLSTON POLICE AT (508) 869-2453. YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED!
2010 CENSUS
THE 2010 CENSUS WILL BE CONDUCTED FROM FEBRUARY THRU AUGUST AND AS SUCH, CREDENTIALED CENSUS BUREAU EMPLOYEES MAY BE OBSERVED IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT AS TO THE AUTHENTICITY OF THESE WORKERS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK TO VIEW THEIR U.S. CENSUS BUREAU CREDENTIALS, OR, CALL THE BOYLSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE.
HOUSE/ADDRESS NUMBER
HELP PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONDERS HELP YOU!!! PLEASE ENSURE YOUR HOUSE/ADDRESS NUMBER IS POSTED AND IS CLEARLY VISIBLE FOR POLICE, FIRE, AND EMS RESPONDERS. IF YOUR HOME IS LOCATED WELL OFF THE ROADWAY, PLEASE ENSURE THAT IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, YOUR HOUSE/ADDRESS NUMBER IS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED ON YOUR ROADSIDE MAILBOX. YOUR COOPERATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!
MASSACHUSETTS NEW "MOVE OVER" LAW - M.G.L. CH.89, SEC. 7C
WHEN AN EMERGENCY OR MAINTENANCE VEHICLE IS STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, MOVE OVER TO THE NEXT LANE OR SLOW DOWN IF CHANGING LANES IS NOT POSSIBLE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN A FINE. SHOW ROAD RESPECT AND PLEASE OBEY ALL TRAFFIC SAFETY LAWS.
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