The Town of Bourne, Massachusetts, reported a cyberattack on its Information Technology network, discovered on January 11, according to a joint statement released Saturday by Town Administrator McCollem and the Bourne Police Department.
Officials have classified the incident as a criminal matter and launched an active investigation. While authorities continue to evaluate the full scope of the network compromise, they have confirmed that key municipal services remain operational.
The town's emergency response capabilities, including the 9-1-1 system and police operations, are functioning normally. Residents can still reach town offices as email and phone systems were not impacted by the breach.
Local officials are collaborating with partner agencies to analyze the attack's impact and strengthen the security of the town's IT infrastructure. The investigation remains in progress, with authorities planning to share additional information as it becomes available.
Town leadership emphasized their dedication to protecting municipal systems while maintaining continuous services for Bourne residents throughout the incident response and recovery process.
As this is an ongoing criminal investigation, specific details about the nature and source of the cyberattack have not been disclosed. Residents seeking updates are encouraged to monitor official town communications channels.