Ashfield, MA Police Department

04/19/2026

SCAM ALERT: one of our residents just contacted me and asked if this was real.

The answer is NO, this is definitely a SCAM.

This is not a legitimate RMV notification. They want you to call the number or use the QR code to pay a “fine” because they are “threatening” to suspend your license. They are using scare tactics and a sense of urgency for you to act to get you to pay them money or let them have access to your money.

If you ever have any questions or concerns about texts, notifications, mail, or phone calls you get and whether or not they are legitimate, give me a call at the station at 413-268-3116 so we can work together to figure it if it’s real or just another elaborate scam.

On another note;

Can you spot the reasons why this is not legitimate and is a scam? There are several indicators that jump out and several that you have to dig a little deeper. Let’s have a little fun playing spot the scam. Feel free to leave your comments below.

Chief Fred Bezio

04/13/2026

Just a reminder that the bridge near 607 Beldingville Road will be closed this week until next Monday, April 20th for much needed bridge repair.

Please seek alternate routes during this time.

Chief Beth

03/08/2026

The Ashfield Police Department is investigating the Larceny of a historically priceless vase from the Ashfield Lakehouse on Friday, March 6, 2026.

If have any information, please contact the Ashfield Police Department at 413-628-4441 extension 1 to talk with Chief Beth.

To those who have the vase, Ashfield Lakehouse is willing to let us facilitate the safe return of the vase in lue of charges. Please do the right thing and give me a call.

Chief Beth Bezio

02/22/2026

https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-declares-emergency-activates-national-guard-ahead-of-strong-winter-storm

Residents should be off the roads starting Sunday night as 12-24 inches of snow expected statewide

01/24/2026

A winter weather commentary from the Braintree Police Department, thought I would share.
Stay warm and have a hot cocoa (with xtra marshmallows) as you enjoy the snow!

Chief Beth

🚨URGENT WINTER ADVISORY: OPERATION BREAD & MILK 🚨

Alright, listen up everyone. The weather peeps are calling for upwards of 24 inches of snow, and we’ve already seen the frantic look in your eyes at the grocery store. You know the drill.

❄️ THE BREAD & MILK SITUATION
We aren’t sure why, but apparently, as soon as the first snowflake hits the ground, the entire town decides they need to make milk sandwiches.
If you haven't already cleared out the dairy aisle, please remember: you are being snowed in for a day or two, not launching a three-year mission to Mars.

🛑 ESSENTIAL vs. NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL
It's not worth driving in this to go get a bag of Takis. It's worth driving in this if you need to go to the hospital, or work somewhere that's required to keep society functioning. Tell a friend.
Unless you want to explain to an officer why you’re stuck in a ditchy ditch while clutching a bag of "Fuego" chips, STAY OFF THE ROADS.

🚙 "BUT I HAVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE!"
Cool. That just means you’ll get stuck in the ditch 20 feet further than everyone else. Gravity and 2 feet of snow do not care about your trim package.

📋 THE PLAN:
✅ Stay home, watch the Pats crush the Broncos
✅ Eat the mountain of bread and milk you just bought.
✅ Wear your Drake Maye pajamas.
✅ Do not make us come find you because you had a "Takis Emergency."
‼️ Most importantly: Don’t Crime.

Stay safe, stay warm, and please—for the love of all things holy—stay home

GO PATS! 🥇🏈

12/31/2025

12/13/2025

Thank you to all who came out on this chilly day to help stuff the cruiser! Your donations will bring smiles to many children this holiday season!
Chief Beth

12/13/2025

Don’t Forget, Stuff the Cruiser is on tomorrow, Saturday, December 13, starting in Ashfield from 9:00AM to 12:00PM then on to Goshen from 12:30PM to 3:30PM both are at the Town Halls. New, unwrapped toys for children will be accepted along with dontations as well.

We hope to see you there!! Chief Beth

12/02/2025

Stuff the Cruiser Promo Video 2025! Enjoy!!

11/14/2025

Join Fire Chief Walker and Police Chief Bezio at Wicked Good Cafe for chat! Grab a coffee or a breakfast pastry and have a conversation with Ashfield’s public safety leaders.

Saturday December 6th, 9am-11am.

Ashfield, MA Police Department
thewickedgoodcafe
Elmer’s Community in Ashfield MA

11/11/2025

Our Hilltown Veterans Engagement Team (V.E.T.) would like to Thank all of our Veterans on this day.