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Hazmat incident prompts response from state, federal agencies
Community resource dogs gain popularity
By Ron Ayotte Contributing Writer
HUDSON - If you attend community events in Hudson, you may have seen a dog that resembles a small polar bear, walking alongside Hudson Police Detective Chad Crogan. “Murf” is a 10-month-old white golden retriever who was adopted by the Hudson Police Department a few months ago to serve as the community resource dog for the town. “He’s a celebrity. When we walk him, people see him and it’s a big deal,” Crogan said. “Murf loves to be with people and he’s good at his job.”
MARLBOROUGH – What started out as a medical emergency call turned into a hazardous materials incident and prompted response by numerous agencies, including the FBI. “There are times that routine calls turn out to be not so routine,” said Marlborough Assistant Chief Jeff Emanualson. For several days, crews were at the Sheffield Court Condominiums, responding to the incident. By Sept. 8, the city reported that the area was clear of hazardous substances. The Marlborough Public Safety Dispatch Center received a call at 2:59 p.m. Sept. 6 reporting a medical emergency at the Sheffield Court Condominiums on Hazardous materials | 14
By Caroline Gordon Reporter
Differences between a community resource dog and a traditional police K-9 The responsibilities of Murf differ from those of a typical K-9 unit. According to Crogan, Murf’s main job is to serve the community as a comfort dog that provides afResource dogs | 10
Hudson Detective Chad Crogan poses with Murf.
Hudson approves special counsel to advise town during Intel site redevelopment By Caroline Gordon Reporter HUDSON - The Select Board has appointed special counsel who will represent and advise the Planning Board, the Planning Department and other town
boards relevant to the proposed redevelopment of the former Intel site. They voted Sept. 7 to appoint Special Counsel Mark Babrowski. “The scale and complexity of the redevelopment requires that the board appoint an attorIntel | 11
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