With dry conditions continuing, the Pembroke Fire Department has issued a reminder that open burning is prohibited until further notice. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution with any outdoor
Pembroke Police and Fire departments conducted a large-scale active shooter training exercise at Pembroke High School on May 11.
Over 60 first responders participated. The drill tested communication, tactical response,
Fire Chief Robert Ellis announced the promotion of firefighters James O’Brien and Maria Santos to the rank of Lieutenant effective June 1.
Both have served with the department for
The Pembroke Police Department has launched a new community policing initiative that assigns officers to specific neighborhoods for regular foot patrols and community engagement.
Residents are encouraged to get to
The Pembroke Police Department will host its annual Community Safety Fair on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex.
Activities include
Pembroke Fire Department responded to a 3-acre brush fire on the edge of the Tucker Preserve on May 9. The fire was contained within two hours with no injuries or
Pembroke Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a string of residential burglaries that occurred in March and April. Both suspects are from outside the area.
Police credit tips
The Pembroke Fire Department took delivery of a new 2026 Pierce Enforcer pumper truck last week. The $685,000 vehicle replaces a 2008 engine that was nearing the end of
The Pembroke Police Department has seen a 40% increase in package theft reports since the start of the holiday shopping season. Most incidents occur during daytime hours when residents are
The Department of Public Works will install new high-visibility crosswalks and speed humps near Pembroke Community Middle School and Hobomock Elementary beginning the week of May 19.
The improvements are
The Pembroke Emergency Management Agency held a tabletop exercise on May 4 simulating a severe nor’easter and prolonged power outage.
More than 25 representatives from police, fire, public works,
Chief of Police Michael Donovan announced that property crimes in Pembroke are down 14% year-to-date compared to 2025.
The department credits increased patrols, stronger community partnerships, and a successful “See
