Local police officers do a lot more day-to-day than folks realize. Last month, Hopedale Police Department dealt with an emergency situation where the railroad gates were stuck in the "down" position, blocking traffic on Rt.16, a major route for traffic and ambulances. 

According to a Facebook post, while waiting for railroad staff to respond, HPD Officer Barry Costello and Chief Giovanella manually held open the gates to ensure the flow of traffic. 

In this instance, Officer Costello's civilian passion for competitive bodybuilding certainly helped, as that gate looks heavy.

When reached for comment about the incident, Officer Costello only had this to say: "never skip leg day."