Goshen, MA Police Department

05/14/2026

Annual Town Meeting is this Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at 9:30 A.M.

If you didn't get a chance to attend the pre-town meeting, here is the FY2027 Police Department Budget the Finance Committee is proposing.

Wages:
The Police Chief Hours will remain the same as FY26 at 27.41 hours per week with an increase to the Officer hours to 18 hours per week from 10 hours per week. (*Please note, currently that role remains unfilled since July 2024 however we have been proactively recruiting.) There is a slight decrease in training wages to offset the increased officer hours.

Expenses:
Expense budget remains the same as FY26. As we all know, with inflation, the increase in all costs of good and services have gone way up. With the expense budget level funded for FY27, we will continue to be frugal at the department and manage our costs wisely.

If you have any questions regarding the Police Departments Budget, please don't hesitate to call me at the station at 413-268-3116.

Hope to see you all at Town Meeting this Saturday!

Chief Fred Bezio

05/13/2026

On the evening of Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the Goshen Police Department was advised of a missing persons from town. The last known contact of this person was on Monday afternoon, May 11, 2026 at 4:00PM. The person had left their home without their cell phone by car and hadn't had any contact with family or friends in over 24 hours. Officers were dispatched to the residence and took a statement from the spouse. A BOLO (Be On the Lookout) was issued to both Hampshire and Franklin County police departments to look out of the vehicle the person was driving. Tuesday late evening Goshen officers contacted potential retail sites where the resident could have gone. Officers canvased local hospitals and contacted Holyoke Police, Holyoke Mall Security, Northampton Police, and the Massachusetts State Police.

Early morning on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. there was still no contact with the person, Goshen officers contacted the Massachusetts Fusion Center to release a Silver Alert (a rapid public notification system used to locate missing, at-risk individuals), and the information regarding the person was in the process of being uploaded into National Crime Information Center (NCIC - National Database) as a missing person.

I am happy report, the person was located and now safely back home. I want to thank the following agencies for their help in this case: Northampton Control Dispatch, Shelburne Control Dispatch, Ashfield, MA Police Department, Massachusetts State Police, Northampton Police Department, Holyoke Police Department, Holyoke Mall Security, Massachusetts Fusion Center and local hospitals; Baystate Franklin, Baystate Medical Center, Berkshire Medical Center, and last but not least, Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Chief Fred Bezio

05/06/2026

This week I attended the Northwestern District Attorneys Office (NWDA) Domestic Violence Intervention Projects (DVIP) Partnership Meeting at the Sunderland Police Department.

The goal of the project is to keep victims of domestic violence safe and hold offenders accountable by partnering with local police agencies. Goshen is proud to be a partnering agency.

From left to right, Bailey McCoy, DVIP Coordinator, Goshen Chief of Police Fred Bezio, Erin Aiello, Chief of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Unit and Katie Rosewarne, Director of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Violence Projects.

Chief Fred Bezio

04/30/2026

Not Today Scammers…Here’s yet another scam that’s circulating. I received a call stating there was a pre authorized payment of almost a $1000 bucks. They asked for a call back and that’s when they get you. The scammers ask for information, name, address, credit card number or debit card and then they use that to drain your bank account. Don’t fall for these scams. Never answer or give any information over the phone. As always, give me a call at the station at 413-268-3116 if you receive any phone call, text or email that looks suspicious and we’ll figure out if it’s legitimate or not.

Don’t let scammers win.

Chief Fred Bezio

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

Good Morning Goshen. The police department activity logs for January, February and March 2026 have been posted on the Town of Goshen website under the police department link. Check them out to see what’s been happening around town.

As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call me at 413-268-3116.

Chief Fred Bezio

Newest logs are at the top of the list. Click on any log below to view, download or print. 2025 December Police Logs 2025 November Police Logs 2025 October Police Logs 2025 September Police Logs 2025 August Police Logs 2025 July Police Logs 2025 June Police Logs 2025 May Police Logs  

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

Your Chief just received this Scam message via text. If you ever have any questions regarding any questionable texts you receive, don’t fall for them and call me at the station at 413-268-3116 and we will figure out if it’s legit or a scam.

Chief Fred

Here’s the text scam received;

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) Final Notice:

This communication is to advise you that the traffic violation tied to your account remains unresolved, and no payment has been received. This serves as your final reminder to address the matter without delay.

Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chepter 90, if the full amount due is not paid by April 13, 2026, the following enforcement actions will take effect:

1. Official violation recorded with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)
2. Revocation of vehicle registration effective April 14, 2026
3. Suspension of driver's license for a minimum of 30 days
4. Referral of the unpaid obligation to a collections agency, with an additional fee of up to 35%
5. Potential legal proceedings and adverse credit reporting

To avoid these penalties, please submit payment immediately through our official payments.

04/13/2026

Now Hiring Part-Time Police Officer

The Goshen Police Department is now accepting applications for a Part-Time Police
Officer.

Applicants must have passed a Massachusetts Police Training Commission
(M.P.T.C.) approved Police Academy (includes bridge) and be Massachusetts POST
Certified.

Minimum Qualifications include the ability to work in the US, be at least 21
years of age, have a valid MA driver's license and high school diploma, and have or be
able to obtain a MA License to Carry (LTC).

The Town of Goshen is a small town of approximately 980 residents in the hill towns of
Hampshire County. The town is a rural community with one general store, post office,
fire department, with small businesses and one larger employer. The town encompasses
several lakes including both the Upper and Lower Highland Lakes and Hammond Lake.
Upper Highland Lake is part of the D.A.R. recreational area. It is a tight-knit town where
officers are expected to be a part of the community with focusing on Community
Policing is a must.

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter outlining their reasons for wanting to
join our department and qualifications for us to consider.

The current salary for our open position range from $25.00 to $29.00 per hour, based on
the specific position in the department. The appointment of the final candidates will be
contingent upon the results of pre-placement conditions including criminal, motor
vehicle and credit record checks and thorough background investigation.

The appointment will be made by the Goshen Select Board based on the
recommendation of the Police Chief.

Interested parties should email application paperwork to: [email protected]

The Town of Goshen is an equal opportunity employer.

04/01/2026

MA Fi****ms Licensing Requirements Update

The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (E.O.P.S.S.) has announced changes to the requirements for obtaining an FID card (Fi****ms Identification Card) or LTC (License to Carry Fi****ms).

👉🏻 Here’s What’s Changing

The Basic Fi****ms Safety course requirements have been changed and updated. The new course now includes additional components, including live fire and use of force training.

👉🏻 Here’s the Deadline

Basic Fi****ms Safety certificates will only be accepted until April 2, 2026.

After this date, applicants must complete the newly updated Basic Fi****ms Safety course to apply.

➡️ What about Renewals? ⬅️

For those who already have a license: the new requirements DO NOT apply to residents renewing an existing and active FID or LTC.

As always, if you have any questions, please call the station at 413-268-3116.

Chief Fred Bezio

03/09/2026

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