The report of a car stolen in Ashland this week led to a police chase involving Southborough Police. Read the full article → from MWDN: Stolen car leads to a police chase, dog bite and an arrest, with another person on the run
Police & Fire
CA: Southborough to consider regional public safety dispatch services
According to the Community Advocate’s coverage, regionalizing police and fire dispatch is now getting a more serious look thanks to looming expenses and state funding priorities. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough to consider regional public safety dispatch services
Preparing for “Henri” to visit this weekend
Southborough Emergency Management is asking residents to prepare and take safety precautions for a potentially big storm. Read the full article → from Preparing for “Henri” to visit this weekend
SPD looking for driver accused of harassing girl
This week, the Southborough Police Department posted an alert to Facebook. It shared that a “juvenile female” reported being harassed as she was jogging in town. Read the full article → from SPD looking for driver accused of harassing girl
Don’t forget to lockup your valuables and your vehicles
Southborough Police issued a post on Facebook about thefts reported this past weekend. It’s a reminder of why they ask residents to lock up vehicles in their driveways and on the street. Read the full article → from Don’t forget to lockup your valuables and your vehicles
Public Safety Update: Highlights and logs from the SPD & SFD
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Public Safety Update: Highlights and logs from the SPD & SFD
State funding for Southborough infrastructure and public safety equipment
I’m combining two recent announcements on state funds allocated for Southborough. Read the full article → from State funding for Southborough infrastructure and public safety equipment
Beware of Flash Flooding risk in today’s storm
The Southborough Fire Department asked me to warn readers about potential for flash flooding in Southborough (and a large swath of New England) today. Read the full article → from Beware of Flash Flooding risk in today’s storm
Fire Dept “Customer-Driven Strategic Planning Survey”
The Southborough Fire Department is asking the community to participate in their “Customer-Driven Strategic Planning Survey”. Read the full article → from Fire Dept “Customer-Driven Strategic Planning Survey”
Warning of Potential Flash Flood
An alert from Southborough Emergency Management Read the full article → from Warning of Potential Flash Flood
Baseball love: Shifrin Field dedication and a 100+ police turnout
Twice in the past week, the community used a Southborough baseball complex to show support for families of someone who died too young. Read the full article → from Baseball love: Shifrin Field dedication and a 100+ police turnout
Missing teen located
A Southborough teen who had been missing is being reunited with his family. Read the full article → from Missing teen located
Public Safety Update: Copters are for NGrid work; SFD’s recent fire battles
Southborough Police shared a notice for residents to alleviate concerns. I’m also sharing info on responses by public safety to actual emergencies. Read the full article → from Public Safety Update: Copters are for NGrid work; SFD’s recent fire battles
SFD Update: Warning of Very High fire danger; Brush fire and house fire
For days, the Southborough Fire Department has been posting that no open air (brush) burning is allowed. Read the full article → from SFD Update: Warning of Very High fire danger; Brush fire and house fire