Police report: training progress, traffic complaints, increased requests to support Chatham synagogue
Jul 30, 2026
Police chief reported two officers in field training, rising speeding and pedestrian-safety complaints concentrated on Main Street and Hudson Ave, and an uptick in requests from the town and the Chatham synagogue for police assistance after changes at the county sheriff's office.
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The police chief updated the board on staffing and public-safety concerns, saying two officers—Shay and Mason—are in field training and that Mason is already working patrol shifts. The chief described increased calls about speeding and pedestrians crossing unsafely, naming Main Street and Hudson Avenue as recurring trouble spots.
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