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Emergency Incidents
Bicyclist injured in crash with vehicle on Great Plain
Traffic
Great Plain Ave & Linden St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received two 911 calls about a possible bicycle crash near Great Plain Avenue and Linden Street in Needham. One caller reported a bicyclist fell, while another said a motor vehicle struck the bicyclist. Fire crews blocked the roadway and police were asked to block traffic at Linden while the situation was assessed.
Car and bicycle collision with injuries unclear
Traffic
Great Plain Ave & Marked Tree Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Great Plain Avenue and Marked Tree Road in Needham for a possible car versus bicycle crash involving a bicyclist who reportedly fell, with injuries unknown.
Elderly man treated for low blood pressure at North Hill
Medical Emergency
Central Ave K306, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call at an independent living facility on Central Avenue for an elderly man with reported low blood pressure. Security was to meet the responding units at the location.
Person suffers allergic reaction at Broadmeadow
Medical Emergency
Broad Meadow Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS are responding to a possible allergic reaction involving a person near Broad Meadow Road, with patrol requested to assist.
Male child allergic reaction at Broadmeadow School
Medical Emergency
Broad Meadow Rd, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a school in Needham for a male child having a possible allergic reaction, possibly to nuts, in the nurse’s office. The child had reportedly received one dose of an EpiPen.
Traffic stop on Highland Avenue in Needham
Traffic
Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop on Highland Avenue near a funeral home, with patrol requested and a vehicle plate relayed over the radio.
Lane restriction on Chestnut Street near McDonald’s
Road Closure
Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a trench across Chestnut Street near a fast-food restaurant in Needham, reducing the road to one lane while emergency vehicles still have access.
Basement work triggers fire alarm at schoolhouse
Fire
Greendale Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a school on Greendale Avenue after a report of possible basement smoke or carbon monoxide. It was later determined that plumbers soldering in the basement likely caused smoke to enter a detector, with no smoke or fire found.
Traffic stop at Highland Avenue and Charles Street
Traffic
Charles St & Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Highland Avenue and Charles Street involving a vehicle with a Massachusetts red license plate. Radio traffic also mentioned a separate road condition near Chestnut Street and a nearby restaurant, where one lane was blocked by a trench but emergency vehicles could still pass.
Suspicious man posing as energy worker at home
Suspicious Activity
Ridgeway Ave, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Ridgeway Avenue in Needham for a report of a suspicious man who had earlier knocked on the caller’s door, claimed to be with the energy department, and asked to inspect something in the basement. The caller declined entry and reported that the man left in a white SUV with possible out-of-state plates.
Traffic stop at Webster Street and Hillside Avenue
Traffic
Webster St & Hillside Ave, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Hillside Avenue and Webster Street in Needham involving a Massachusetts vehicle registration.
First Pine and Central entrance closed to traffic
Road Closure
Central Ave & Pine St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road access issue near Pine Street and Central Avenue, where the first entrance is closed but the second entrance remains open for emergency vehicles.
Vehicle in temporary no parking area
Traffic
Manning St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported parking complaint near Manning Street involving a vehicle parked in a temporary no-parking area.
Smoke alarm investigation on Shady Lane
Fire
Shady Ln, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a smoke detector sounding at a home near Shady Lane. Initial reports indicated no visible smoke or fire, and an engine was assigned to investigate the situation.
Trash barrels creating road hazard on Kendrick Street
Traffic
Kendrick St, Needham Heights, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a trash barrel in the roadway near Kendrick Street and Route 35. A trooper responded, removed two barrels, and checked the area for any additional hazards. The transcript also mentions a separate minor two-car crash on northbound Route 95.
Elderly male found unconscious but breathing in Needham
Medical Emergency
Sargent St, Needham, MA 02492
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and police units responded to a medical assist near Sargent Street for an elderly man who was initially reported unresponsive but breathing, and later reported awake and conscious but somewhat unaware of his surroundings.
Road closed at Kearney and Hampton intersection
Road Closure
Hampton Ave & Kearney Rd, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a road closure at the intersection of Kearney and Hampton, with trucks off to the side. Kearney is reported open from Gould down to a nearby numbered address, while access below that point must come from Crawford. Fire personnel are to be advised of the closure.
Downed communication wire on Kearney Road
Other Non-Crime Event
Kearney Rd, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers and fire personnel discussed a possible downed communication wire near Kearney Road, apparently resting on a tractor trailer box by a utility pole. Verizon was contacted, and Eversource was given an estimated two-hour response time. No damage to the pole was reported.
Communication wire blocks intersection in Needham
Road Closure
Hampton Ave & Kearney Rd, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a communication wire wedged between a trailer and its cab at the intersection of Kearney Road and Hampton Avenue, making the road impassable. Fire personnel requested Verizon for an urgent response to address the downed or entangled wires, which reportedly extended onto a 53-foot trailer.
Truck caught under low hanging wire on Kearney Road
Fire
Kearney Rd, Needham, MA 02494
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a possible downed wire near Kearney Road by a local business, where a tractor-trailer is reportedly stuck under the wire and the driver is refusing to move.
