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Bulletins :
Parking : Please note there is an all night parking restriction from November 1st until March 31st.
Crash Reports : Have you been involved in a motor vehicle collision? Use this link to download a Motor Vehicle Crash Report. A copy Police Department Crash Reports require a letter of request and a $10 fee.
Firearms : Are you interested in owning a firearm? Please read the current laws and guidelines, then come into the station to speak with the firearms officer or download the application. Note : Applicants must meet all criteria before applications will be accepted.
Animal Control : Report any animal issues to the animal control officer.
Advisories:
REMINDER:
Classes for Lynnfield Public Schools began Wednesday Sept. 2nd. As always, remember to respect school zone speed limits (20 mph) and be mindful of crosswalks. All school zone violations are strictly enforced.
Coyote Safety
Urban coyotes are here to stay, so we need to learn how to coexist with them. The predators can make perfectly good neighbors as long as they do not lose their natural fear of us.
-Do not feed any wild animals such as raccoons or deer, which encourages coyotes as well.
-Keep cats indoors at all times.
-Keep your dog on a leash.
-Do not leave cat or dog food outside.
-Keep all garbage containers closed and inaccessible. Adding ammonia or pepper spray to trash can discourage rummaging by coyotes and other wildlife.
-Do not let pets out at night unless accompanied by a person.
-Do not feed coyotes! Avoid overflowing bird feeders and open compost bins.
-Cats? Keep them inside, along with pet food bowls.
-In dry climates, even a water bowl can draw coyotes.
-Do not invite coyotes to build dens next to (or under) your home: Seal crawl spaces, close sheds and thin brushy areas.
-Even if you love seeing coyotes, do not let them know it. If a coyote visits your yard, wave your arms, shout, spray it with a hose. Be a threat!
These safety tips will keep your children and pets safe from harms way from a coyote.
Description of coyotes
They have grayish, yellowish, brownish fur on the top and whitish fur underneath. They have large ears that look like triangles and a long narrow muzzle. They look a bit like a wolf, but the most important difference is when they run; a dog runs with the tail up, a wolf runs with it's tail straight out but the coyote runs with its tail down. That is one way you can tell it's a coyote.
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Avoiding Car Breaks
Here are some easy steps you can take to make sure your car isn't the next target.
-Do not leave your wallet or purse in the car. Even if you hide your purse under the seat, there are predators watching for women to go into a store without their purse. Once you do this, you have set yourself up as a target for a car break-in.
-Remove GPS systems from the dashboard. If you have IPods or IPod accessories in your car, place them in a place that is not visible. If the face of your stereo system pops out, pop it out and take it with you. All of these things make it appealing to break into a car.
-Store packages in the trunk. When you are out shopping don't fill the backseat with tempting packages from all the latest stores. Once you head into the next store it only takes seconds to smash and grab.
-Do not be overconfident of car alarms. Because of the incidents of false alarms, people have become desensitized to car alarms.
-Don't leave expensive items on the seat. Thieves do not want to spend time rummaging through your car. If your belongings are not in plain view, it is more likely that the thief will move on to an easier target. Protect yourself from being a victim by placing valuables in the trunk or leaving them at home.
When parking your car overnight, don’t assume a thief won’t walk onto your property to check your vehicle. Many vehicles in town have been entered when parked in a resident’s driveway. In most cases, the car was left unlocked and items such as a purse or laptop were left on the seat in plain view.
"Move Over" Law took effect March 21st, 2009.
Passed by the State Legislature on Dec. 22, the law requires that vehicles SLOW DOWN when approaching emergency vehicles ( Police cruisers, Ambulances, Fire Equipment, Highway Department Vehicles, and Wreckers) which are stopped on the side of the road with their emergency lights on. On a roadway with two lanes going the same direction, vehicles are also required to MOVE OVER into the outside lane when approaching these vehicles, if traffic conditions allow. A violation could result in a $100. fine. Remember, when approaching an emergency vehicle with it’s emergency light activated, MOVE OVER, SLOW DOWN. For more information visit www.moveoveramerica.com
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