SPD announces abandoned search. Chief answers questions about staffing issues

The Southborough Police issued an unusual press release.

The Southborough Police Department issued a press release on an incident yesterday evening. It involved a manhunt that was ultimately abandoned when officers had to respond to another emergency call. Read the full article → from SPD announces abandoned search. Chief answers questions about staffing issues

NSPAC Meeting with Police Chiefs — April 10

The Special Ed. parent group's next meeting will include a discussion about crisis intervention, safety protocols, and more.

The Northborough Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) is inviting the public to its General Meeting a week from Thursday. This time, the featured discussion will be with the Southborough and Northborough Police Chiefs. Read the full article → from NSPAC Meeting with Police Chiefs — April 10

Town Meeting to ask for 7.7% 7.5% increase for 2026 taxes (Updated- Again)

A look at this year's budget drivers: public safety staffing, employee health insurance, and school budgets

Updated (3/26/25 10:19 am): Since initially posting this story, I discovered that the Town has posted new budget documents. I’ve updated the story to reflect new figures.

At the Annual Town Meeting in just under two weeks, the Select Board is expected to ask voters to pass a budget that would create an estimated 7.47% increase in homeowner’s tax bills next year. It’s the largest spike since this blog has been covering Southborough Town government. Read the full article → from Town Meeting to ask for 7.7% 7.5% increase for 2026 taxes (Updated- Again)

Police arrest man for alleged B&E at vacant building

Sharing SPD's news about an arrest at 241 Turnpike Rd. Plus, an update on the business project that had been planned at the site of the former Andrea Restaurant.

Southborough Police issued a press release about an arrest made of a man accused of breaking into a vacant commercial building in Southborough. The building is the former Andrea Restaurant that has been vacant for decades. It’s the site of a delayed project for a luxury car condo at the corner of Rte 9 West and Parkerville Road. Read the full article → from Police arrest man for alleged B&E at vacant building

MetroWest RECC Update: Community forum on Thursday

Tomorrow night, the MetroWest RECC is holding a “Community Update” on the future regional emergency dispatch center for Southborough, Westborough, and Grafton. In addition to the meeting details, I’m also recapping an update on the project from last week’s Select Board Meeting.  Read the full article → from MetroWest RECC Update: Community forum on Thursday

SPD: Car Break-ins reported

Police are asking residents in two areas of town to check their cars and security footage

Vehicle break ins cover

Southborough Police are asking residents in the area of Maple Crest Drive and Pinecone Lane, plus Meadow Lane, to check any vehicles that were parked outside last night. 

The neighborhoods were among those in the region to report items were stolen from their cars last night. To help with the investigation, they are also seeking anything helpful that may have been caught on overnight security footage. Read the full article → from SPD: Car Break-ins reported

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