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Heard on: Berkley Police Operations · 1/9/2026 05:32 PM
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Can you get a hold of the MVCA and let them know that the Velvet Street crossing's down? No train in sight.
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Received it.
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Traffic delayed by malfunctioning crossing gates
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to reports of malfunctioning railroad crossing gates on Velvet Street in Berkley, Massachusetts. An officer was on scene directing traffic as vehicles backed up on both sides. Coordination was underway with the transit authority to resolve the issue.