Clinton Police Department

06/18/2026

ROAD CLOSURE REMINDER

The roadway will be closed on CHURCH STREET from MAIN STREET to NELSON STREET beginning tomorrow Friday, June 19, 2026, and continue until the end of July 2026 for the repair/rehabilitation of the Counterpane Brook culvert.

Please plan ahead for a new traffic pattern or avoid this area by taking an alternate route. Thank you for your patience while this project and these critical improvement are being completed.

06/18/2026

🚨🚨Registration is closed and the class is FULL! 🚨🚨

Parents, please monitor your email for information on the MANDATORY parent meeting. More information will be coming soon!

06/18/2026

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6/18/2026 Jamie has been located!

Thank you MSP and everyone for your assistance.

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The Clinton Police are actively investigating a missing person.

JAMIE FARRAR
8/20/1994

Last seen leaving his residence around 1pm in Clinton on June 17th

Last seen wearing blue jeans, black sneakers, and a blue button up shirt.

Described as thin, white male, shorter brown hair with full beard.

If seen, Contact the Clinton Police Department at 978-365-4111

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And as always, we thank you for your assistance.

06/17/2026

‼️Important road closure information‼️

06/17/2026

Missing juvenile from Fitchburg. She is known to frequent Clinton MA. If anyone has information regarding her whereabouts, please contact Clinton Police at 978-365-4111 or
Fitchburg Police at 978-345-4355
Thank you!

Missing From: Fitchburg , MA. Missing Date: June 12, 2026.

06/15/2026

UPDATE - owner has been located

Hello,

This friendly little dog followed a bunch of students home. She is visiting with us right now. We are looking for her owner. Please call 978-365-4111, if you have any information so that we can get her back home.

06/13/2026

This is definitely not just a concern for the Clinton community. Many police departments, working with their communities are trying to figure out this technology, educate riders on the rules of the road, and enforce the laws in a fair and common sense way.

CPD is going to continue to try to educate riders while at the same time increasing our enforcement efforts against violators, in an effort to keep everyone safe.

As always, we appreciate the community’s support in our efforts.

🚴‍♂️ E-Bikes in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know

We’ve received a lot of questions about e-bikes recently, so here are a few quick facts:

✅ E-bikes are bicycles with fully operable pedals and an electric motor that assists the rider.

✅ Massachusetts recognizes Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes:
• Class 1 – Pedal-assist only, up to 20 mph
• Class 2 – Pedal-assist or throttle-assisted, up to 20 mph

✅ No driver’s license, registration, or insurance is required for Class 1 or Class 2 e-bikes.

⚠️ E-bikes that exceed the Class 1 or Class 2 speed or power limits may be considered a Motorized Bicycle under Massachusetts law. Motorized bicycles are subject to additional requirements, including registration, licensing, and helmet use.

✅ E-bike riders must follow the same rules of the road as traditional bicycles.

✅ E-bikes are generally allowed on roads, bike lanes, and many shared-use paths.

🚫 E-bikes are not permitted on sidewalks.

🪖 Riders age 16 and under are required to wear a helmet. We strongly encourage riders of all ages to wear one every time they ride.

Whether you’re riding for fun, exercise, or transportation, ride responsibly, stay alert, obey traffic laws, and share the road safely with others.

For more information visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-bicycles

06/04/2026

SOME INFORMATION ON BIKES, E-BIKES, SCOOTERS, MOPEDS, ETC. FOR RIDERS, PARENTS, AND MOTORISTS

MOTORIZED SCOOTERS
A "motorized scooter" is defined as being any two-wheeled tandem or three wheeled device that has handlebars, can be stood or sat upon by the operator and is powered by an electric or gas powered motor. Motorized scooters do not include mopeds, motorcycles, or motorized wheelchairs.

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles does not register motorized scooters because they are not recognized as motor vehicles. In addition, motorized scooters have many operating restrictions:

- They cannot be operated at speeds greater than 20mph.
- Cannot be ridden on state highways or limited access roadways.
- Cannot be ridden after sunset or before sunrise.
- Operators cannot carry passengers.
- Operators must be 16 years of age and have a valid driver's license or learner's permit.
- Operators must keep to the right side of public ways at all times, including when passing a motor vehicle.
- Operators must use the proper electronic and hand signals before stopping or turning.
- Operators must wear an approved safety helmet.
- Operators are subject to all state traffic laws and regulations
scooter.

MOTORIZED BICYCLES OR MOPEDS
A "motorized bicycle" is defined as being any pedal bicycle which has a helper motor or a non-pedal bicycle with a motor that does not exceed 50 cubic centimeters of cylinder capacity, has an automatic transmission and cannot attain a speed over 30 miles per hour.

Motorized Bicycles are regulated by a registration process with the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Applications can be downloaded on-line at massrmv.com or are available at any registry branch. Operators must have a registration decal affixed to the rear of the vehicle and are subject to the following operating restrictions:

- They cannot be operated at speeds greater than 25mph.
- Cannot be ridden on state highways or limited access roadways where signs prohibiting bicycles are posted.
- Cannot be ridden on off-street recreational paths but can use bicycle lanes along roadways.
- Operators must use the proper electronic and hand signals before stopping or turning.
- Operators must be 16 years of age and have a valid driver's license or learner's permit.
- Operators and passengers must wear approved safety helmets.
- Operators are subject to all state traffic laws and regulations.
Operators cannot carry a passenger while operating on a permit.
moped.

MOTORCYCLES
A motorcycle is defined as any motor vehicle that has a seat or saddle for the rider that is designed to travel with no more than three wheels contacting the ground, except a golf cart, an industrial 3-wheeled truck, a motor vehicle in which the operator and passenger ride within an enclosed cab, or a moped.

Motorcycles are considered motor vehicles and must be registered as a motorcycle under the following criteria:

- The certificate of origin (C/O) identifies the body type as a "motorcycle".
- It meets the state law definition of a motorcycle.
- The manufacturer certifies the vehicle meets the Federal Motor - - Vehicle Safety Standards for a motorcycle.

Motorcycles must be operated with the following restrictions:

- Operator and Passenger must wear an approved helmet
- Operator must wear appropriate eye protection unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windshield or screen
- Operator must have a proper Class M license or motorcycle endorsement.

LINK TO MASSACHUSETTS LAW ABOUT BICYCLES, INCLUDING MOTORIZED AND ELECTRIC
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-bicycles?_ga=2.36434473.843108478.1780597252-1623347836.1775598005&_gl=1*1gizq28*_ga*MTYyMzM0NzgzNi4xNzc1NTk4MDA1*_ga_MCLPEGW7WM*czE3ODA1OTczNDQkbzIkZzEkdDE3ODA1OTczNjUkajM5JGwwJGgw

06/02/2026

Located in Nathan Drive area, if this is your pup or you know who it belongs to, please contact the Clinton Police. The dog is currently under the care of our ACO .

Thank You!

05/29/2026

*** PRESS RELEASE ***
CRASH INVOLVING MV AND E-BIKE

On Thursday, May 28, 2026 Clinton Police Officers and FF/EMTs from the Clinton Fire Department responded to multiple reports of a crash involving a motor vehicle and an electric bike. The crash occurred at approx. 7:15pm on Water Street, near the intersection of Centennial Street.

The crash involved two juveniles on an e-bike, who crashed into a motor vehicle while it was turning off of Water Street onto Centennial Street. Both of the juveniles were evaluated by Clinton Fire Fighter/EMTs at the scene before being transported to UMass Worcester to be treated for their injuries.

The crash is under investigation, led by Clinton Patrol Officer Shane Gilman. The officers are looking into all facts and information from the scene, witnesses, etc. as part of their investigation. The first concern of the responding officers on scene last night was to insure everyone's safety and the proper treatment of any injuries. As with any crash, the officers will follow up to address any violations, inappropriate equipment and/or operation, etc. that may have occurred or contributed to the crash.