Please see the information below about the upcoming internet safety course hosted by the United States Attorney’s Office on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 | 6:30 p.m.
A Statement from Ludlow Public Schools and Ludlow Police
LUDLOW — Superintendent Frank Tiano and Police Chief Daniel Valadas wish to share information about an investigation into a report of a weapon at Baird Middle School today that was determined to be unfounded.
On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Ludlow Police were notified by a Baird Middle School parent that their student told them about an incident that was ongoing at the school involving a weapon.
Ludlow Police were immediately dispatched to the school and launched an investigation into this claim. Police determined that the claim was false and that there was no credible threat against the school.
Ludlow Public Schools has a strong working partnership with Ludlow Police and thanks them for their quick response.
“Situations like these can cause a great deal of stress for students, parents and our entire community, and we are grateful to Ludlow Police for their quick response and determining that there was no threat or weapon at the school,” Superintendent Tiano said.
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Ludlow Police Department to Participate in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign
LUDLOW —Chief Daniel Valadas is pleased to announce that the Ludlow Police Department has been awarded a grant to increase the number of impaired driving patrols during the holiday season as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign.
As part of the Municipal Road Safety Program, the Baker-Polito Administration recently awarded over $5 million in road safety grant funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to local police departments for Fiscal Year 2023. Of this funding, the Ludlow Police Department was awarded $2,210.70.
The Ludlow Police Department will join other departments across the state and the Massachusetts State Police in the campaign. Police urge motorists who have been drinking or using marijuana or other drugs to plan ahead and designate a driver, use a ride-sharing service or take public transportation.
The campaign runs from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31. During that time, the Ludlow Police Department will have several officers on the lookout for impaired and reckless drivers on the roads. Everyone is reminded to never get behind the wheel if they have been drinking and to never get into a vehicle if the driver is impaired.
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately one-third of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers. On average, more than 10,000 people have died each year (2014 to 2018) in drunk-driving crashes.
For more information on the Office of Grants and Research’s Municipal Road Safety and impaired driving enforcement grant program, as well as the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, click here.
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Ludlow Police Department to Hold ‘Stuff a Cruiser’ Toy Drive
Chief Daniel Valadas is pleased to announce that the Ludlow Police Department will be holding a “Stuff a Cruiser” event to benefit the Toys for Tots program.
WHEN:
Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Playnow, 433 Center St., Suite 15, in the Big Y Plaza.
WHAT:
The Ludlow Police Department will be holding a “Stuff a Cruiser” event to collect new and unwrapped toys to benefit the Toys for Tots program.
Police will have cruisers available to fill with donated toys to help provide children in need with gifts of their own this holiday season.
Ludlow Police have been collecting donations for the Toys for Tots program since Nov. 15.
Toys for Tots was founded by the U.S. Marine Corps in 1947 to donate toys to children who are less fortunate during the holiday season. For more information on the Toys for Tots program, visit the foundation’s website.
Town of Ludlow Invites Residents to Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
LUDLOW — The Town of Ludlow, Ludlow Police Department, and Ludlow Fire Departments invite the community to attend the Ludlow holiday parade and tree lighting ceremony this weekend.
The parade and tree lighting ceremony will take place on Sunday, Dec. 4.
The parade will begin at the Walgreens Plaza, 54 East St., at 3:30 p.m. followed by the tree lighting ceremony at Town Hall, 488 Chapin St., at 4:45 p.m.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride their sleigh in the parade, spreading Christmas spirit throughout Ludlow. During the tree-lighting ceremony, children can meet Santa and hang ornaments on the town tree.
Snacks and hot chocolate will be available. There also will be Christmas caroling.
Additionally, Ludlow Police will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots program.
Residents and community members are encouraged to come together and participate in this festive holiday event.
Town Administrator Marc Strange, Police Chief Daniel Valadas, and Fire Chief Ryan Pease thank the Ludlow Cares Coalition, Ludlow Rotary, and Ludlow American Legion, for sponsoring this year’s event.
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