Yankee Doodle Homecoming

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This is Yankee Doodle weekend and the Police Department would like all residents to be aware that the parade is scheduled to begin at 10am on Saturday morning, September 15th. The parade will begin at the Billerica Mall and end at the Marshall Middle School.  In order to accommodate the parade, road closures will begin at approximately 9:30am. There will be multiple road closures on Boston Rd between Tower Farm Rd and Bridge St.  These locations will be manned by BPD and Emergency Management Officers and detours will be in place.

For more information on Yankee Doodle Homecoming please visit the website at http://www.yankeedoodlehomecoming.org

Historical Plaque Stolen

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Billerica –On August 27, 2012, Billerica Police were dispatched to the area of 55 Middlesex Turnpike for a reported larceny. It was discovered than an unknown person(s) had removed and stolen a brass plaque displaying an inscription commemorating the historical site known as the Amos Wyman Homestead where John Hancock and Samuel Adams found refuge from the British Soldiers on April 19, 1775. The plaque covered a previous engraving made on a rock at the site which commemorated the event. The current weight value of bronze is approximately $1.65 per pound. The plaque was last seen on August 16, 2012. Any information as to the whereabouts of the plaque or information on those responsible can be provided anonymously to the Billerica Police at 978-667-1212 or through our website at www.billericapolice.org.

Any additional questions should be directed to Lieutenant Roy Frost, 978-667-1212 x120

What is a Warrant of Apprehension?

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Any police officer, physician, spouse, blood relative, guardian or court official may petition in writing any district court or any division of the juvenile court department for an order of commitment of a person whom he has reason to believe is an alcoholic or substance abuser. Upon receipt of a petition for an order of commitment of a person and any sworn statements the court may request from the petitioner, the court shall immediately schedule a hearing on the petition and shall cause a summons and a copy of the application to be served upon the person in the manner provided by section twenty-five of chapter two hundred and seventy-six. In the event of the person’s failure to appear at the time summoned, the court may issue a warrant for the person’s arrest. Upon presentation of such a petition, if there are reasonable grounds to believe that such person will not appear and that any further delay in the proceedings would present an immediate danger to the physical well-being of the respondent, said court may issue a warrant for the apprehension and appearance of such person before it. No arrest shall be made on such warrant unless the person may be presented immediately before a judge of the district court. The person shall have the right to be represented by legal counsel and may present independent expert or other testimony. If the court finds the person indigent, it shall immediately appoint counsel. The court shall order examination by a qualified physician or a qualified psychologist.

If, after a hearing and based upon competent testimony, which shall include, but not be limited to, medical testimony, the court finds that such person is an alcoholic or substance abuser and there is a likelihood of serious harm as a result of the person’s alcoholism or substance abuse, the court may order such person to be committed for a period not to exceed 90 days……… Read more

The Billerica Police Department has performed about 25 of these Warrant of Apprehensions since January 1, 2012. Most of them were the result of family members petitioning the court on behalf of relatives that are victims of severe substance abuse where there is a likelihood of serious harm. Because substance abusers are far more likely to be involved in property crimes a warrant of apprehension can address both the addiction problem as well as criminal activity that stems from that abuse.

Waste Water Smoke Testing Notice

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The Town of Billerica Department of Public Works in coordination with Flow Assessment Services LLC, is currently conducting a sewer study for the purpose of locating sources of storm water inflow to the sanitary system.  The testing, explained further in the document linked below, involves the introduction of white smoke into the sewer system.  During the procedure, white smoke will be vented from holes in manhole covers located on the street and plumbing vent pipes located near or on your roof surface.  There is no need to be home during this testing nor is there any danger associated with this testing.

We will attempt to notify residents which areas of town Flow Assessment Services will be working in through social media.

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