Police Chief Jane Moran told selectmen earlier this month that her department needs an additional police cruiser to keep up with the changing demands of their work. She had plans to retire two cruisers when replacements arrived this fall, but instead asked selectmen to approve keeping one of those older vehicles on the road. Read the full article → from Police chief asks to increase size of cruiser fleet
The committee charged with drafting legislation for a new town manager form of government met last night to continue their work. I wasn’t able to go to the meeting, and I suspect most of you weren’t there either. Read the full article → from Website lets you keep tabs on governance committee work
On Thursday Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough will hold a bone marrow registration drive. Read the full article → from Reminder: Bone marrow registration drive to support Southborough resident – Thursday
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Here’s what’s happening at the Southborough Library this week. Read the full article → from Goings on at the Southborough Library this week: Tall tales, teen tales, and more
On Friday afternoon a backhoe that was being towed by a National Grid truck on Route 495 rolled onto a minivan killing one woman and seriously injuring three others, including two children. The Metrowest Daily News reported yesterday that the accident occurred as the truck was being test-driven following safety concerns. Read the full article → from MWDN: National Grid was testing truck in I-495 fatal rollover in Southborough
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/15 – 8/19)
Want to get one of the best spots at Southborough Summer Nights later this month? Here’s your chance. Read the full article → from Score premiere parking and seating for Summer Nights
Going to a new school can be a daunting prospect, especially when it’s high school. One local Girl Scout troop hopes to make the transition a bit easier for incoming freshman girls through this upcoming workshop. Read the full article → from Attention ninth grade girls: Get all your Algonquin questions answered
MyFoxBoston.com reports all southbound lanes of Route 495 have been closed down after a bad accident in Southborough. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Backhoe crashes onto car on Route 495, all southbound lanes closed (Updated)
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. was set to retire in September after 38 years on the force, but it looks like he may be sticking around for a few more weeks. On Tuesday night Selectmen asked Mauro if he would push off his retirement until a new chief can be found. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Mauro considers delaying his retirement
New this year at Southborough Summer Nights is a raffle featuring hotel packages, sports gear, and more. Raffle tickets will be sold at Summer Nights on August 28, but you can avoid the crowd by getting yours in advance. Read the full article → from Get your Summer Nights raffle tickets at the Transfer Station this weekend
Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough invites Southborough residents to an upcoming open house. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Congregation B’nai Shalom invites Southborough residents to its open house
Seems like it was a successful season all around for Southborough baseball. We’ve heard about the Southborough 11’s and the Southborough 9’s, now it’s time for an update on the Southborough 10’s. Read the full article → from Southborough 10-year-olds go undefeated