Events

Ludlow Police Department to Hold Drug Take Back Day

April 24, 2025 by Kayla Rochon

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 26, and Ludlow Police will be hosting a drug take-back event for residents and community members.

The event will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the police station, 612 Chapin St. Ludlow Police will collect unwanted or unused prescription medications. Liquids or needles will not be accepted.

National Drug Take Back Day encourages the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting.

Veterans Appreciation Dinner Hosted by Ludlow Lodge of Elks

February 29, 2024 by Kayla Rochon

The Ludlow Lodge of Elks will be hosting and sponsoring a Veterans Appreciation Dinner and Program, honoring all Veterans in the area.

Veterans Appreciation Dinner will be held Saturday, April 13, at 5 p.m. at the Ludlow Lodge of Elks (#2446), 69 Chapin St. Ludlow.

The event is free to all veterans and $10 for guests. The event will feature a meatloaf dinner and raffles.

The Elks are seeking contributions to stock our raffles and to help defray expenses. Contributions could be in the form of foodstuffs, gifts, raffle prizes, or money. Monies generated beyond expenses will be disbursed to various local veteran’s organizations.

All sponsors will have their name and/or organization, cited in the event program.

To purchase tickets call Paul Chrzan at 413-636-1527.

*UPDATE**MISSING PERSON* Ludlow Police and Fire Seeking Public’s Help Locating Missing Man

September 18, 2023 by Kayla Rochon

LUDLOW — Police Chief Daniel Valadas and Fire Chief Ryan Pease reports that the Ludlow Police and Fire Departments are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 25-year-old Ludlow man and have an updated picture.

Brandin Beaudoin, age 25, of Ludlow, was last seen Sunday, Sept. 17. He was seen walking away from his family home at 7 p.m. and was last seen walking westbound on East Street by the Polish Club in Ludlow around 9 p.m.

The updated picture shows what Beaudoin was last seen wearing before he was reported missing. The image was taken from a local business on East Street last night.

Ludlow Police have also issued an emergency reverse 911 notification to town residents, as they should be on the lookout.

At this time, residents of Springfield and Wilbraham are also asked to be on the lookout for Beaudoin.

Beaudoin is on the autism spectrum and is described as being approximately 6-feet tall, having shoulder-length dark hair and short facial hair, including a mustache. He was last seen wearing a brown plaid jacket and white shoes.

Ludlow Police officers and detectives are actively looking to locate Beaudoin and have alerted neighboring departments to be on the lookout for him and have entered Beaudoin into the CJIS/NCIC system as a missing person.

Ludlow Police have activated a larger search team to include the Massachusetts State Police with assistance from the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department.

Anyone who has information on Beaudoin’s whereabouts is asked to call the Ludlow Police Department at 413-583-8305.

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Brandin Beaudoin, Age 25, of Ludlow was last seen wearing a brown plaid jacket and white shoes, shown above. (Photo Courtesy Ludlow Police Department)

Brandin Beaudoin, age 25, of Ludlow was last seen on Sunday, Sept. 17. (Photo Courtesy)

Pet Preparedness Event, June 20

June 9, 2023 by Kayla Rochon

Ludlow Animal Control will be hosting a free Pet Preparedness event on Tuesday, June 20, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 488 Chapin St.

Ludlow Police Association Golf Tournament

May 28, 2023 by Sgt. Sean Knox

LUDLOW — The Ludlow Police Association would like to invite community members to this year’s annual golf tournament.

The tournament will be held on Monday, Aug. 28, at the Ludlow Country Club, 1 Tony Lema Drive. Registration beings at 9 a.m. and the tee time is at 10 a.m.

Residents and community members can donate to the tournament, become a sponsor, or register to play. The tournament is held each year to raise money that will be donated back to the Town of Ludlow.

Lunch and dinner will be served. Participants and spectators can also sign up for raffles for a chance to win a variety of prizes.

Sponsorship Levels

Championship Sponsor, $3,000, includes two four-player tournament entry fees, a golf jacket with a business advertisement, a banner advertisement, two company tee box signs, honorable mentions, and social media recognition.
Platinum Sponsor, $1,250, includes one four-player tournament entry fee, golf jacket with a business advertisement, one company tee box sign, honorable mentions, and social media recognition.
Gold Sponsor, $600, includes one four-player tournament entry fee, one company tee box sign, and an honorable mention.
Silver Sponsor, $250, includes one tee box sign and an honorable mention
Tee Sponsor, $125, includes one tee box sign

The Ludlow Police Association is a non-profit organization, and all proceeds from the event will go directly to the community in the form of donations. Last year the association donated nearly $4,500 back to local programs.

Registration for the tournament will open to the public on May 21. Community members who wish to participate, donate, or become a sponsor can sign up here.

Individuals who wish to pay by check must mail the check to the Ludlow Police Department.

This is a first come first serve event. Community members are encouraged to follow the Ludlow Police Association on Facebook for tournament updates.

For more information or questions on how to register please contact Sgt. Sean Knox at Sknox@ludlowpolice.com