Marlborough Police Reward Safe Bike Riders With Free Ice Cream

MARLBOROUGH, MA — Marlborough police are bringing back a summer program that rewards young bicyclists for safe riding.

Under the Bike Safety Positive Reinforcement Program, officers will look for children wearing helmets, obeying traffic laws, riding responsibly and showing safe riding habits. Children spotted making safe choices may be stopped by officers, congratulated and given a certificate for a free ice cream cone from Trombetta's Farm.

The program aims to encourage bicycle safety through positive interactions between police officers and children, according to the department.

The effort is being sponsored with support from Michele Caissie, the Marlborough Junior Woman's Club and Trombetta's Farm, police said.

The department also credited Officer Castriotta with helping bring the program back after a similar initiative was successful in past years.

Police said they hope to hand out many certificates this summer, and reminded children to wear helmets, follow the rules of the road and look out for one another.

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