Distracted Driving Awareness Month, observed every April, is an opportunity to remind drivers of the importance of focused and safe driving. The month aims to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving to everyone on the road, including drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, which raises awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and implements strategies for people to get home safely. Impaired driving is heightened during the holiday season, and the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHSTA) reports that 13,524 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths in 2022. To combat impaired driving, campaigns such as
Northborough Police Receives $21,334 State Grant to Improve Road Safety
Chief Brian Griffin is pleased to share that the Northborough Police Department has been awarded $21,334 in state grant funding to improve road safety. The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded more than $12.4 million in funding through the Municipal Road Safety, State Agency Traffic Safety, and Underserved Communities Traffic Safety Grant Programs. The Northborough Police Department received funding through the Municipal Road Grant