RIPTA is suspending all service Sunday night through Monday. tinyurl.com/StateofEmergen…

⚠️Road Conditions⚠️ As of 10:00 am, heavy snow and winds have had significant adverse affects on road conditions. Please abide by the statewide travel ban and the town wide parking ban that is in place.

⚠️Winter Storm Parking Ban EXTENSION⚠️ The winter storm a parking ban that is currently in effect has been EXTENDED to 6:00 PM tomorrow night, Tuesday, 2/24 *Any vehicles that are in violation will be fined and maybe towed at the owner's expense. Please plan accordingly.

⚠️Temporary Road Closure⚠️ Please be advised that Mill Street between Abbott Street & Ralco Way is CLOSED to all traffic temporarily. Please seek alternative routes.

⚠️Traffic Hazard Temporary Closure⚠️ Officers are currently working to assist several motorists who are stuck on the route 295 Northbound ON RAMP, from Mendon Road. Please seek alternative routes as the ON RAMP is currently closed.

******UPDATE********* As of 11:45 a.m. The traffic hazard on the rt 295 has been removed and the on ramp is OPEN *************************************************

******UPDATE********* As of 12:30 pm Mill Street is OPEN **********************************************

Chief Benson and the Men & Women of the Cumberland Police Department offer our condolences to family, friends and colleagues of Rhode Island Deputy Sheriff Greg Zagaglia. Rest in Peace Deputy Zagaglia and thank you for your service.

📣Temporary VIN Department Hours📣 Friday, 3/6, the VIN department is CLOSED this morning, but will be open this afternoon 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

📚Reading Week at Ashton📚 Last week several of our Officers had the pleasure of reading to some of the classes at Ashton Elementary School as part of Reading Week. Capt. Iozzi, Capt. Sweet, Ofc. Ring & K9 Clipper, Ofc. Bouthillette and Ofc. Gallego had a great time!

In advance of St. Patrick’s Day, there are many parades and special events this weekend. Please celebrate responsibly. 🍺 🚘 🚫 If you plan to drink, plan ahead for a safe ride home. 🍀

☘️Happy St. Patrick's Day☘️

SCAM ALERT If you receive a notice that looks like this claiming to be from the State of Massachusetts or a court regarding a traffic or toll violation-DO NOT FALL FOR IT. THIS IS A SCAM. If you’re unsure whether something is legitimate, call us first!

Our condolences go out to “Santa” George’s family and loved ones. He was always a great supporter of Cumberland’s Public Safety Departments and will be missed by many. valleybreeze.com/news/north_smi…