MAYNARD — The Maynard Police and Fire Departments are on scene at Maynard High School investigating a report of an anonymous nonspecific threat against the school.
Officials take all threats seriously, however it is believed at this time that this is likely an act of “swatting” — a malicious hoax report intended to draw a significant emergency response to a location.
Public Safety Officials are searching the building. At this time the threat does not appear to be credible. The building was put into safe mode as a precaution, restricting student and staff movement during the immediate public safety response.
There is no direct threat or immediate danger to student safety or the public at this time. Out of an abundance of caution, school families are likely to notice the increased presence of police and fire crews at the school Friday.
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