Hardwick / New Braintree, Ma Police Department

08/26/2026

08/13/2026

We have a limited supply of the 250th and Christmas for Kids patches for sale at the fair this year, each patch will be $10.

By request we also have a small quantity of police association short sleeve t-shirts too, $20 each.

08/09/2026

In July, officers from the Massachusetts Environmental Police responded to over 40 bear-related incidents across the Commonwealth. From Western MA to Bourne, we received reports across the state of damage to poultry, livestock, and crops, break-ins at buildings, defensive encounters with dogs, and various issues related to dumpsters, trash, campgrounds, picnic areas, and bird feeders. The list goes on from there.

To address these issues, property owners are encouraged to install electric fencing that is adequately powered and includes baited wires. This type of fencing, when properly set up, effectively safeguards livestock, poultry, bee hives, crops, and trash containers, significantly reducing the chances of recurring bear conflicts. Furthermore, Massachusetts is launching a continuous bear hunting season this year, from Labor Day through early December, offering over three months of regulated opportunities. For communities with ongoing bear problems, connecting responsible hunters with landowners in need could be beneficial, creating a win-win situation by removing bears with destructive behaviors while providing hunters a legitimate chance to harvest a big-game species.

07/30/2026

New Braintree:

Starting Monday, August 3rd around 7am, Barre Rd. (Rt 67) will be closed to thru traffic between Oakham Rd. and Moore Rd. for a culvert replacement. This closure will be 24 hours a day for up to 10 weeks.

Southbound traffic will be detoured Oakham Rd. to Worcester Rd. to Igoe Rd. to Moore Rd. back onto Barre Rd. and the reverse for northbound traffic.

Large trucks are encouraged to use Rt. 148 to bypass the smaller road detour.

Local traffic will be able to get to their houses inside the closure area from correct side. Evergreen Cemetery will be accessed from the north side closure of Barre Rd. or using Cemetery Rd. from Utley Rd.

07/26/2026

We are looking forward to seeing all of you at the 5th Annual National Night Out, at Quabbin Regional High School, on Tuesday August 4th, 4-7pm.
This free event is open to all families in our community, to come meet local organizations, businesses and activities in our region. There will be games to play, treats to try, friends to meet, and fun for everyone. Hotdogs, chips and a water will be available for all who attend, thanks to the generous support of Fidelity Bank MA.

Thank you to all of the groups have signed up to participate already.
Behavioral Health Network, Inc.
Making Opportunity Count CFCE & ParentChild+
Curious Cravings Bakery
Department of Children and Families
Barre Fire Department Community - Massachusetts
Oakham Fire Department
Get Up and Dance LLC
Hardwick / New Braintree, Ma Police Department
Air National Guard
Barre Pack 26 - Cub Scouts & Scouting America Troop 144
Next Step Studio of the Performing Arts
HomeFront Strong
Barre Post 2, American Legion
Tracy LaRosa - Managing Broker, Realtor
Covenant Evangelical Church, Barre, MA Congregational Church
RMG Services LLC / Junk Removal
Joseph D. Early Jr., Worcester County District Attorney's Office
Listening Wellness Center
Woods Memorial Library
Barre Players
Unforgiving Guardians
O'Malley Productions Karaoke (DJ for the evening)
Kelly Knower Wellness Coaching
Quabbin Youth Football and Cheer
Barre Lions Club
Backus bunnies family farm
Oakham Historical Association and Museum
Athol Savings Bank, A Division of Cornerstone Bank
JP McCarthy & Son Bus Company
Quabbin Field Hockey and Baseball/ Softball Teams

If you run an organization and want to join us, check our website at https://www.quabbincommunitycares.org/group-events