Cheshire Police Department

05/26/2026

** UPDATE ** Route 8 is now back open to traffic and power has been restored to most area affected. Thanks

**** ALERT **** avoid Route 8 by the Adams Cheshire line due to tree and live wires down. Traffic is being diverted onto Fred Mason Road northbound and Leonard Street/116 southbound. Power is out in the area. Thank you.

05/25/2026

A day to reflect and remember. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

**** HVHS GIRLS GIRLS SOFTBALL CHAMPS ****.
Yes we will be doing an es**rt into Adams around 3 pm or shortly after. Come out and show your support. Yes, there will be sirens!!!

05/15/2026

*** REMINDER **** This Sunday is the Steel Rail Marathon race. Runners will be running from Adams to Lanesboro and back on the Ashuwillticook Tail Trail. Runners need uninterrupted crossing at Rte 8 and also on Church Street trail crossings. We will have detail Officers at both locations, but please expect delays or better yet, seek alternate routes. Thanks in advance.

05/06/2026

Our thoughts go out to the Mass State Police and the family of the Trooper killed in the Line of Duty. RIP

04/28/2026

****ALERT **** If you were hiking the AT to the Cobbles in Cheshire, and you lost a nice hunting knife with holster, please TEXT 413-358-2202 and identify it to be claimed. Thanks and please share.

04/23/2026

UPDATE *** Thank you National Grid , quick work. Lights are back on!!!

We are aware of the power outage throughout Town and have been assured that National Grid is working to correct the situation as soon as possible.

04/10/2026

Congratulations to Chief Burdick.

After a three-month internal search, the Lee Select Board this week voted to appoint Lt. Stephanie Burdick, who has served with the department full-time for 24 years, as Lee's next

04/07/2026

Tomorrow at 5 at the Police Station.