Bolton Fire-EMS

03/16/2026

Plan your day with the following hazards in mind. Drive safe please.

03/14/2026

Did you know that closing your bedroom door is important for safety? Check out this important notice from Massachusetts Department of Fire Services and

These photos were taken after the Fire Department extinguished a house fire. Note that the bedroom with a closed door was nearly untouched by smoke and flames. to slow the spread of fire into your sleeping area! And if you have to escape a fire at home, try to close the doors behind you for the same reason. Learn more from the Fire Safety Research Institute at https://closeyourdoor.org/.

03/08/2026

Please see an important message from Marshall Davine. When you change your clocks change your batteries! Now is also a good time to test your smoke detectors and develop a family evacuation plan.

10/06/2025

To the Bolton Community:
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our Chief of Police, Luke Hamburger, who died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 5.
For the past two decades, Chief Hamburger served our community with dedication, professionalism, and integrity. As a leader, he combined warmth with strength, and his commitment to community policing and public safety made our town a better place. He was a lovely person whose presence brought out the best in those around him. His loss will be felt deeply by all who knew him, and his imprint on our town will remain for years to come.
Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and colleagues in the Police Department during this incredibly difficult time. We ask that the community join us in keeping them in their thoughts.
We will share information about services and ways to honor Chief Hamburger's memory as details become available.

09/24/2025

Temporary Bridge Closure
What is Happening?
MassDOT is performing necessary repairs to the bridge carrying Route 117 over Still River on the
Bolton/ Lancaster town line. To carry out the repairs, the bridge must close temporarily to traffic.
How Will This Affect You?
On Friday October 3 at 8:00 P.M., the bridge will temporarily close to traffic. During the closure, a
signed detour will be in effect (see map on the second page). The bridge will reopen by Friday
October 17. The bridge will remain fully closed to traffic for two weeks. Travelers should expect
delays.
Traffic Detour
Route 117 Eastbound:
• Travel south on Main Street/ Route 70
• Turn left onto Center Bridge Road
• Turn left onto Lower Bolton Road
• Continue onto Still River Road/ Route 110
• Turn right onto Route 117
Route 117 Westbound:
• Travel south on Still River Road/ Route 110
• Continue onto Lower Bolton Road
• Turn right onto Center Bridge Road
• Continue straight onto Main Street/ Route 70
• Turn left onto Route 117
Travel Tips
Please take care to pay attention to all detour signage as it is posted. Those traveling through the
affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. Local access will be
maintained

www.townofbolton.com

02/28/2025

This evening at 5:30pm a fire alarm was received from 600 Main Street, Bolton Country Manor. Bolton Fire Department was dispatched by Nashoba Valley Regional Dispatch for the activated smoke detector. During the dispatch a 911 call was received reporting smoke coming from the mechanical room by a resident. Responding fire crews requested the working fire assignment with the report of smoke in the building. Mutual-aid was requested from Berlin, Boxborough, Clinton, Harvard, Lancaster,Sterling and Stow Fire Departments, Boylston and Devens Fire Departments covered Bolton Fire Station.
The fire was extinguished by Bolton and mutual aid companies by 6:00pm. The building was metered and found to have high levels of carbon monoxide. Fitchburg Fire fan truck was requested to assist with ventilation of the building. Crews continued to monitor the building throughout the ventilation process, all hazards were removed. A mass casualty incident was declared by the incident commander due to the weather and number of residents that would need temporary sheltering.
During the incident twenty eight residents were temporarily evacuated to the Bolton Public Safety Building by bus. Covering fire crews and Bolton Police Department assisted with the residents while at the Bolton Public Safety building. The incident was brought under control by 6:30pm a representative from MEMA was requested to the scene to assist if an overnight shelter was needed. A special thanks to Nashoba School District Superintendent Kirk Downing and staff for assisting in getting a school prepared if overnight sheltering was needed.
The initial cause of the fire was a malfunction of the heating system and the fire was contained to the central heating system. Property management working with the Bolton Fire Department contacted their repair company to respond to the incident. The technician was able to make the repairs and restore the heating system. All residents were notified they could return to their apartments. Some residents were transported back to Bolton Country Manor by bus or by personally owned vehicles. The incident was terminated at 9:10pm.

02/05/2025

Chief Legendre regrets to inform everyone of the passing of Deputy Chief Jack Holbrook Retired. Deputy Holbrook served the Town of Bolton from 1964-2016 an impressive 52 years. Retirement from the department did not slow Deputy Holbrook down as he continued to be involved with the department with projects such as fire ponds, pump training and keeping an experienced eye on everyone, including the Chief for a total of 60 years. Jack was our department historian and always passing along facts about Bolton Fire Department and Bolton as a community. A fact that Jack passed along to me; Bolton Fire responded to the City of Boston during the Coconut Grove fire of 1942. Bolton fire had one of the earliest fire trucks with an on board generator and lighting system. Rest easy Deputy we will take it from here, you will be missed.

01/02/2025

Update:

Green between Sampson and Vaugh Hill remain closed at this time as the utility companies continue repairs

Main between Longhill and Meadow will remain closed for an estimated 1-2 hours. A tree came in contact with power lines causing a fire. National Grid was able to isolate the area and restore power to Main Street west of the incident. Crews will remain on scene until repairs are made.

The Main Street call was the 9th call of the day for Bolton FD. We would also like to thank Lancaster FD and Berlin FD for their assistance during multiple calls today.

01/02/2025

The fire department is currently on Green Rd between Sampson and Vaughn Hill Road with a wire/tree down on a truck. Please avoid the area Green Road is closed between Sampson and Vaughn Hill.Currently,access to Vaughn Hill is open from Nourse or Harvard to Vaughn Hill.

11/27/2024

As cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity, and precipitation move across Massachusetts, the extreme risk of outdoor fire spreading and growing quickly has declined significantly. Cooking and warming fires are permitted in Bolton. Please have your fire in a contained area, such as an outdoor fireplace, and have a way to extinguish the fire handy. Lifting of the ban does not include the burning of brush at this time and we will continue to monitor conditions as the Open Burning season approaches. The Open Burning season starts January 15 and runs through May 1, 2025. A permit is required and will be available online on or around January 1, 2025