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ARLINGTON, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — School was delayed for an hour in Arlington on Monday after a bear was seen roaming around the area.
The Arlington superintendent decided to delay schools on Monday as officers and environmental police set out to try and locate a black bear seen wandering around the town earlier in the morning.
At around 5:50 a.m., Arlington Police tweeted to warn the public about a possible bear sighting.
"APD Officers are investigating a report of a possible black bear sighting in the area of Scituate St at Spring. Please use caution," said Arlington Police Department.
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A little over an hour later, Arlington Police said the bear was spotted again in the area of Paul Revere Road and Park Ave.
Just before 7:20 a.m., Superintendent Elizabeth Homan sent a letter to parents to let them know school would be delayed and that officials were working on a shelter-in-place.
"The Arlington Public Schools will be delayed by ONE HOUR this morning due to bear sightings in the area. The Town is working on sending a shelter-in-place message now. Residents should stay inside until further information is available. Please be watchful for updates over the next few hours. If you receive no further updates, elementary schools will start at 9 a.m. and Gibbs, OMS, and AHS will start at 9:30 a.m.," Superintendent Homan wrote.
Anyone who spots a bear can call Arlington Police at (781) 643-1212.
On Sunday, there were also multiple bear sightings in Newton Highlands. It is unknown if the Arlington bear is the same.
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