Marlborough Public School was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning following an incident on or near the campus, according to school officials and local authorities. While details remain limited, the precautionary measure prompted a significant response and led to students being dismissed early.
The incident occurred sometime during the morning hours, prompting school administrators to initiate lockdown procedures while police assessed the situation. The nature of the incident has not yet been disclosed by officials.
By late morning, students were released from the school in a controlled dismissal process to ensure their safety and allow families to reunite with their children. School officials emphasized that the lockdown was enacted out of an abundance of caution and that student safety remains the district’s top priority.
Local police have not released additional information but confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The Greater Essex County District School Board is expected to provide updates as more information becomes available.
