Wales Police Department

04/02/2026

The Monson Rd project has begun again! The bulk of the work will be reconstruction of the Reed Hill Rd/Monson Rd intersection. There will be partial closings of Reed Hill Rd from time to time. Expect delays. Please seek alternate routes.

03/23/2026

Sharing from the Sturbridge Police Dept. This department is aware of the situation and forwards this as an FYI.

03/17/2026

We are aware of multiple trees and lines down around town. National Grid has been notified and provided a list. Thank you for your patience.

02/04/2026

Don't Let These Utility Scams Leave You out in the Cold
In this week’s scam, you receive a text message from your utility provider that says power outages are expected in your area due to freezing temperatures. The message contains a link that supposedly leads to an outage map, showing areas that will be without power. If you are currently experiencing severe winter weather in your area, you may be tempted to select the link to see if your home will be affected.

However, this is actually a text message scam, or “smishing” scam. Cybercriminals hope you’ll be afraid of losing power during severe weather and will select the link. If you select it, they could install malware on your device. Or you could be directed to a fake website that prompts you to enter your personal information so cybercriminals can steal it!

Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to this smishing scam:

If you have questions about a power outage, always visit your utility provider's official website or mobile app. You should never select a link in a text message.
Remember, scammers often use fear tactics to trick you into selecting links or acting impulsively. Always stop and think before taking action, especially if you have received an unexpected text message.
Real utility companies will not send you a text with a clickable link. They will communicate outage information using official channels, such as their website or mobile app.

01/24/2026

Due to the weather forecast, if you or anyone you know is in need of a safe warm space, please share the following link that has a list of warming centers –

Find cooling and warming centers across all Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire Counties in Massachusetts.

12/19/2025

RT 19 IS NOW OPEN!

12/19/2025

** TRAFFIC ALERT **
Rt. 19 in the area of 220 Stafford Rd is closed due to downed trees and power lines. National Grid has been notified and will be responding. Please seek alternate routes, we will update when we have more news.

12/17/2025

Once all requests in Wales were met, Officers Simoneau and Ryan delivered some toys to local communities, including The Gray House, Inc. to help those in need. Happy Holidays from the Wales PD family to you and yours!