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• Police, SWAT, ATF raid in Holden nets gun and drugs, 1 arrested

  by Holden News Oct 29
  Holden Police Department HOLDEN — Holden police, with support from the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council SWAT team and Worcester ATF Task Force, arrested a Holden resident on gun and drug charges following a recent search. The raid, conducted on Thursday, October 24th in the Mann...

• Customer Appreciation Day at Jed's on Saturday

  by Holden News Oct 11
  HOLDEN — Jed’s Hardware & Garden is rolling out the red carpet for its valued customers on Saturday with a Customer Appreciation Day packed with giveaways, entertainment and community spirit. The daylong event promises an array of activities and prizes aimed at giving back to the comm...

• Do you know these porch pirates thought to target cellphones?

  by Holden News Oct 10
  Holden Police Department photos (Facebook) HOLDEN — Holden police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent package theft believed to be targeting cellphone deliveries. According to a statement from the Holden Police Department, the suspect is re...

• Holden police urge residents after 2 cars stolen overnight

  by Holden News Oct 9
  Holden Police Department photos (Facebook) HOLDEN — 2 vehicles were stolen early Tuesday morning from different residences in Holden after they were left unlocked with keys or fobs inside, according to the Holden Police Department. The thefts occurred between midnight and 4 a.m. in neighborh...

• Large part of Holden to lose power overnight

  by Holden News Sep 23
  HOLDEN — A significant overnight power outage is scheduled in Holden as crews work to reroute electrical infrastructure on Shrewsbury Street and Doyle Road. The outage, set by the Holden Municipal Light Department, will begin at 11 p.m. Monday, September 23rd and is expected to last until a...

• Main Street will soon get bike lanes, left-turn only zones

  by Holden News Sep 12
  HOLDEN — Major updates are underway on Main Street as the Mass. Department of Transportation and its contractor begin resurfacing the road with new hot mix asphalt. The project will include significant changes to traffic flow and safety features, expected to be completed in the coming weeks....

• Holden P.D.: 2 charged in 2024 on child porn charges

  by Holden News Aug 11
  Holden Police Department (Facebook) HOLDEN — 2 Holden residents have been arrested this year and charged in separate cases linked to the possession and distribution of child pornography, according to the Holden Police Department. Cailan Bennett, 39, has been charged with 3 counts of possessi...

• Holden police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates

  by Holden News May 8
  HOLDEN — In an unexpected twist in local sports, Holden police have been enlisted to keep an eye on the town's tennis courts to deter pickleball enthusiasts from sneaking onto the facilities currently receiving a facelift. The Holden Recreation Department began refurbishing the tennis court...

• Holden police add patrols after report of man luring student

  by Holden News Apr 3
  Holden Police Department (Facebook) HOLDEN – The Holden Police Department is urging the community to stay alert and report directly to them after a student reported a suspicious incident on Monday, March 25th. According to officials, a man in a vehicle approached the student who was walking h...

• Someone's passing bad $100s in Holden; police want to ID man

  by Holden News Mar 12
  Holden Police Department photos (Facebook)  HOLDEN — The Holden Police Department has issued a call to the public for assistance in identifying a man in connection with an ongoing investigation into counterfeit $100 bills. The department released photos of the man, who is sought for que...

• 2 sent to hospital as car ends up in Holden reservoir

  by Holden News Mar 11
  Holden Police Department photos (Facebook) HOLDEN — A pair of people were sent to the hospital after a car they were in became submerged after plunging into the water early Saturday morning. Holden police were dispatched to a harrowing scene on Reservoir Street where a vehicle was reported t...

• Police ask for help in case of booze boosted from Big Y

  by Holden News Feb 2
  Holden Police Department (Facebook)  HOLDEN — The Holden Police Department is requesting the community's help in identifying an individual linked to multiple liquor thefts at the local Big Y. Authorities recently released photographs of the suspect, who is believed to have left the stor...

• Modular classrooms open at Dawson Elementary School

  by Holden News Jan 3
  Town of Holden photos (Facebook)  HOLDEN – The town of Holden announced the opening of new modular classrooms at Dawson Elementary School, according to a recent Facebook post from the town. The project, a collaborative effort between various Holden departments and Wachusett Regional S...

• Public helps Holden police ID young shoplifting suspects

  by Holden News December 29, 2023
  Holden Police Department photos (Facebook) UPDATE: The Holden Police Department reported on Saturday that the public has helped identify the shoplifting suspects. In an updated Facebook post, HPD wrote, "Thank you to the many phone calls we received, the parties involved have been identifie...

• Update: Quinapoxet Street open

  by Holden News December 29, 2023
  Town of Holden photos (Facebook) UPDATE: The town of Holden has reopened Quinapoxet Street after its recent culvert replacement, according to a social media post. Shortly before 1 p.m. Friday, the town posted an update that read simply, "Quinapoxet Street is now OPEN!"   HOLDEN — Th...

• Police arrest woman for stealing from Holden gift shop

  by Holden News December 5, 2023
  Police arrest woman who "forgot" to pay for over $400 in merchandise from Holden gift shop Blushing Bee Naturals (Facebook) HOLDEN - Holden police have made an arrest in the case of a woman who allegedly "forgot" to pay for over $400 in merchandise from the Blushing Bee Naturals gift shop in Hol...

• Holden police seek public's help in IDing break-in suspect

  by Holden News October 25, 2023
  Holden Police Department photos (Facebook) HOLDEN — Authorities in Holden are reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying an individual connected to a house break-in that occurred on Doyle Road between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Monday, October 23rd. The Holden Police Department rel...

• Student "having a bad day" busted after punching Holden officer

  by Holden News October 3, 2023
  Wachusett Regional High School (Google) HOLDEN — An altercation at Wachusett Regional High School on Monday, October 2nd led to the arrest of a 17-year-old student, according to a Facebook post by the Holden Police Department.  The incident unfolded when the student, reportedly having...

• Holden police ask for help IDing B&E suspect

  by Holden News October 3, 2023
  HOLDEN – The Holden Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect seen in surveillance footage related to a home break-in on Reservoir Street. The incident occurred between 7 and 8 p.m. on Friday evening. The surveillance video, released by the police, shows an ...

• Holden Days 2023 activities and schedule

  by Holden News August 25, 2023
  From the Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce The Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Holden Days, a townwide celebration that is taking place Saturday, August 26 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Now in its 42nd year, this annual event promises great food, fun and entertainment for th...

• Holden Police Department releases July stats

  by Holden News August 14, 2023
  HOLDEN — The Holden Police Department has released its monthly activity report for July, detailing arrests and citations issued by its officers. Jared Depatsy, 42, of West Boylston, was apprehended due to an outstanding warrant, according to a Facebook post. Patrick Morgan-Porier, 24, of Ea...

• Scout Troop 182 saves day; quick action aids Holden Fire Dept.

  by Holden News June 10, 2023
  Holden Fire Department (Facebook)HOLDEN — Members of the local Boy Scout Troop 182 stepped up on Tuesday, June 6th, to provide much-needed assistance to the Holden Fire Department amidst a massive active house fire. The firefighters, in the middle of their annual hose testing, had to rush to ...

• Holden firetruck falls into sinkhole after Main St. gas leak

  by Holden News April 26, 2023
  HOLDEN — A major gas leak led to the temporary closure of Main Street and a firetruck getting stuck in a sinkhole on Wednesday. At 12:31 p.m., the Holden Fire Department received a call reporting a gas leak at 1063 Main Street. A Mass. D.O.T. contractor working on the roadway had struck an ...

• Holden spring chipping, composting begins Saturday

  by Holden News April 20, 2023
  The town of Holden's spring brush chipping and composting program begins Saturday, April 22nd. In addition, open brush burning permits are available through May 1st. COMPOSTING GUIDELINES Leaves and Grass Clippings will be accepted at the Composting Facility located at the site of the former la...

• Lamoureux Ford does it again

  by Holden News April 13, 2023
  Dealership named 2022 Presidents Award Winner EAST BROOKFIELD -- Lamoureux Ford has officially been declared the 2022 President Award Winner for the 26th consecutive year and the 29th time overall. The dealership expressed their gratitude to their customers for their continuous support and loyalty...

• Street sweeping begins Monday

  by Holden News April 10, 2023
  The town of Holden has announced that street sweeping will begin on Monday. The Department of Public Works released the schedule that shows the street sweeping will be completed in 5 phases. Phase 1, scheduled to start on Monday, effectively covers Main Street at Shrewsbury Street to the area of...

• Holden police wants to ID man who stole from firewood money box

  by Holden News March 26, 2023
  Holden Police Department (Facebook) HOLDEN - The Holden Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man who was recently caught on camera stealing money from a firewood money box in the area of Main Street and High Street. The man was seen in the photos making a withdrawal...

• Mexicali, Seven Saws team up to produce signature drink in cans

  by Holden News March 16, 2023
  Tasting event of Cali Sunset Margarita Friday in Holden Mexicali Cantina Grill (Facebook)  A collaboration between Mexicali Cantina Grill and Seven Saws Brewing will bring a local favorite to your fingertips. The classic margarita from Mexicali will soon be available in cans...

• Paw enforcement: Holden P.D. recruits new 4-legged officer

  by Holden News March 8, 2023
  Holden Police Department (Facebook) Holden P.D. introduced its newest recruit, Officer Tully, according to a post on the department's Facebook page. Tully is a 3-month-old English Labrador Retriever, and the new partner of School Resource Officer Daniel Contois. Tully was acquired by Officer ...

• Specialty Sandwich Company going all out for Super Bowl

  by Holden News February 10, 2023
  Specialty Sandwich Company Special to The 016 Holden - Specialty Sandwich Company is getting ready to make Super Bowl Sunday even more exciting with its latest additions! The local eatery is excited to reveal that all-new TVs will be installed in time for the big game. With the new TVs, custome...

• Holden P.D. hopes to I.D. woman who took a walk with $200 boots

  by Holden News February 1, 2023
  Holden Police Department photos (Facebook) Holden – The Holden Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a female suspect involved in a recent shoplifting incident at a local hardware store. According to the police department, the suspect entered the store and exi...

• Holden police arrest getaway driver in Walgreens robbery

  by Holden News January 30, 2023
  Holden Police Department (Facebook) HOLDEN - On December 31st, at 3:30 p.m., Holden police responded to a report of an unarmed robbery at a Walgreens on 5 Shrewsbury Street. The police investigation revealed that an unknown man (pictured) entered the store, waited for an employee to open ...

• Holden police arrest man for vandalizing property

  by Holden News January 30, 2023
  Holden Police Department (Facebook) HOLDEN - On January 23rd, Holden police responded to a report of a male chopping the base of a telephone pole with an axe on Main Street South. Officers found 41-year-old Lars Adams seated in his plow truck. Further investigation led to the discovery of vide...

• Holden favorite named one of 10 best bagel shops in state

  by Holden News January 17, 2023
  Bagel Inn is the only Central Mass. bakery to make the cut The Bagel Inn (Facebook) The Bagel Inn in Holden was recently named one of the best 10 bagel shops in Massachusetts. The ranking was done by Best Things Massachusetts. The Bagel Inn was the only bagel shop west of Framingham to make ...

• No major injuries in Holden rollover crash

  by Holden News January 14, 2023
  Holden Police Department No one was seriously injured after a rollover crash in Holden on Friday afternoon According to the Holden Police Department, Holden police and fire departments responded to a rollover on Wachusett Street near Malden Street. The road was closed briefly. HPD said,...

• Holidays in Holden: Complete schedule

  by Holden News December 8, 2022
  Holidays in Holden -- See the entire schedule! Town of Holden -- Holidays in Holden is almost here! Join your family, friends and neighbors in Holden this weekend and celebrate the holiday season. The full schedule of events:               ...

• The 016 expands to Holden

  by Holden News December 1, 2022
  Gale Free Library in Holden by Doug Kerr   Today The 016 debuts its section dedicated to the Town of Holden.   The section allows The 016 to better serve its readers in Holden by digging deeper into what's important to its residents. This means more news from the town, local resi...