Westerly Police Department

It has been a busy couple weeks and we are a little behind in posting about some recent events. We read books to kids for reading week, provided a police es**rt to school for a lucky winner of a raffle, attended a prom at a nursing home, and ensured a safe graduation for the class of 2026. We are committed to serving our community.

Sunday Funday on June 14th from 12 PM to 6 PM

At 11 AM - High St./Broad St. to High St./Canal St. will be closed for preparation for Sunday Funday. Sunday Funday is scheduled from 12 PM - 6 PM. The road will be opened after removal of vehicle barriers.

*** 2026 Westerly High School Graduation ***

The Westerly High School Class of 2026 Graduation takes place on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6 PM at Salvatore J. Augeri Jr. Field. Starting at approximately 4:30 PM, there will be minor detours and parking restrictions around the area of Westerly High School.

There will be designated handicap only parking on Ward Avenue for family members and guests with handicap placards. Event parking for family members and guests will be at Westerly High School student and staff parking lots. Traffic Officers will be posted to direct or detour traffic. Please park in a legal parking space.

- No Parking Tow Zone on Bellevue Ave. from Ward Ave. to Park Ave. behind the High School.
- No Parking Tow Zone on Park Ave. from Ward Ave. to Bellevue Ave.
- No Parking Tow Zone on Granite St. and Tower St.

Congrats to the Class of 2026! We wish you the best!

On Sunday, June 7th, there are multiple events that will cause traffic congestion and delays throughout the town.

11 AM - High St./Broad St. to High St./Canal St. will be closed for preparation for Sunday Funday. Sunday Funday is scheduled from 12 PM - 6 PM. The road will be opened after removal of vehicle barriers.

11:30 AM - Corpus Christi Procession. Walk from Immaculate Conception Church to St. Pius X Church.

6 PM - Convoy for Chris benefiting Christopher Andrew Lombardo Foundation. The vehicle procession featuring Jeeps will ride throughout town and conclude at approximately 7:30 PM.

Our officers will be assisting with all the events. Please be patient and drive safe. Thank you for you cooperation.

Friday afternoon our officers participated in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

**The Road is now back open**

Please seek an alternate route as power lines are down across the road in the area of 167 Dunns Corners Road. We will post an update when the road is back open. Sorry for the inconvenience.

We have received several reports of door-to-door sales activity in town. Westerly Town Ordinance 202-2 requires all door-to-door solicitation or sales to be properly registered and permitted with the Town of Westerly.

If someone comes to your residence attempting to sell goods or services, report the activity to the Westerly Police Department by calling 401-596-2022.

Permits are issued through the Westerly Town Clerk’s Office, where applicants complete the required documentation and receive approval before beginning any solicitation.

Ordinance details: https://ecode360.com/49529891

Today is the Special Olympics Torch Run, which will start in Westerly and travel Route One to URI. Our officers will be running from Ocean State Job Lot and pass the torch off to Charlestown Police at the Route One town line. Please use caution in the area starting at 2pm.