While the message was sincere, balloons are not biodegradable and can harm the environment. You will be pleased to know that Mr. Possum has made a full recovery and is currently speaking to a sketch artist to ID the culprit.

All of us at SPD wish you a Happy & Safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Fourth of July Weekend! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 We also kindly remind you to celebrate responsibly. If you’ve been drinking, get a ride! 🚓Drive Sober, or Get Pulled Over!🚓 --- picture designed by Freepik.

One of our local teenage mutant 🥷 ninja 🐢 turtles left the sewers and wandered into the roadway! Fortunately, a few good 🏃‍♀️🏃samaritans 🤳 notified us and we were able to assist Donatello with crossing the street!

⚠🚧 Traffic Alert ⚠🚧 Crews are currently working on the southbound lane in the area of 44 South Main Street to repair a sinkhole and locate its source. If possible, please avoid the area and expect traffic delays during busier travel times.

🚨🚴‍♂️The MPTC hosted an excellent three-day Police Mountain Bike Training this week! The dedication and skills demonstrated by our officers and instructors were truly impressive. #MAPublicSafety

🚧 🛑 ROAD CLOSURE 🛑🚧 Whitney Street from Western Ave to Millstone Drive is closed to through traffic due to multiple telephone poles that were knocked down. Please seek alternative routes and expect significant delays through the evening.

🟢 Whitney Street is back open!! 🟢 Special thanks to Eversource, Verizon, CCG, and Comcast who worked through the night to repair the damage! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

🚧 Emergency Road Closure 🚧 N. Main St. from Elliot St. to Coolidge St., as well as Coolidge St from Prospect St. to N. Main St. is closed to through traffic due to a hazardous tree. Crews are currently working on scene to remove the tree before it causes more damage.

🟢 UPDATE: ALL ROADS ARE BACK OPEN 🟢

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE ADVISORY 🚧 Washington St from Old Orchard Rd to Maple St will be closed tomorrow (8/23) at 7:00am while crews work throughout the morning and early afternoon. Detour signs will be up, and officers will be posted at each end of the closure. Check back later!

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This female was recently found on Hunting Lane in Sherborn. If anyone has information on ownership or where she may belong, please contact Thrive Pet Healthcare/Natick @ 508-653-5020.

SPD is attempting to locate the owner of a multi-colored (brown/tan/black with white belly) long-haired cat. The cat was located on South Main Street on 12-01-23. If you have information on the cat, please call SPD/ACO @ 508-653-2424.

**TRAFFIC ALERT** 📷RTE 16 REMAINS CLOSED📷 -- Live updates are posted to our Facebook page.

𝙄𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧👮: earlier today, Officers Shock, Reddington, and Janock were sworn in, and read their Oath of Honor at Town Hall. Welcome aboard!

Neighboring towns including Dover, Natick, Needham, and Westwood have reported several car thefts within the last few days. We remind you to LOCK your cars and not to leave keys inside.

See facebook.com/SherbornPD for details