It sounds like Southborough was relatively unscathed compared to neighboring towns. Read the full article → from High winds Monday night caused little harm in Southborough
Police & Fire
House Fire on Framingham Road yesterday afternoon (Updated)
Yesterday afternoon, the Southborough Fire Department responded to a house on fire. Read the full article → from House Fire on Framingham Road yesterday afternoon (Updated)
SFD asks residents to clear hydrants, “Help Us Help You”
Residents are encouraged to “adopt” a hydrant in their neighborhood to keep clear of snow. Read the full article → from SFD asks residents to clear hydrants, “Help Us Help You”
Town releases unredacted minutes related to employee misuse of Town credit card
As I previously shared, a resident has been seeking information on the Town’s handling of an alleged theft by a Southborough Recreation employee in 2019. More details are now available to the public. Read the full article → from Town releases unredacted minutes related to employee misuse of Town credit card
Ice Safety reminders: Stay off the ice and how to rescue yourself/others
SEMA is reminding the public about “Ice Safety” issues. Read the full article → from Ice Safety reminders: Stay off the ice and how to rescue yourself/others
Southborough job listings: Police officer and Public Health Nurse
The Town of Southborough is looking to recruit a Police Officer and a full time Public Health Nurse. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Police officer and Public Health Nurse
Postponed: “Peace Parade of Thanks” (Updated)
I just learned that the event is being postponed due to forecasts of heavy rain and high winds. Read the full article → from Postponed: “Peace Parade of Thanks” (Updated)
Public Safety Update: House fire, accidents, covid safey measures, police logs, and more
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Public Safety Update: House fire, accidents, covid safey measures, police logs, and more
Annual “Peace Vigil” converted to “Peace Parade of Thanks” for first responders and hospital workers (Updated – postponed)
This year, the public is invited to use cars instead of candles as the annual Vigil for Peace and Unity is converted into a show of appreciation. Read the full article → from Annual “Peace Vigil” converted to “Peace Parade of Thanks” for first responders and hospital workers (Updated – postponed)
Two water main breaks: Closed sections of Boston Road and White Bagley Road (Updated)
SPD warn that water main breaks have prompted detours. Read the full article → from Two water main breaks: Closed sections of Boston Road and White Bagley Road (Updated)
BOS Chair addresses alleged Recreation theft, defends Town’s handling
Board of Selectmen Chair Marty Healey publicly defended the Town’s handling of accusations against an employee in 2019. His defense clarified some details around the incident. Read the full article → from BOS Chair addresses alleged Recreation theft, defends Town’s handling
Police report confirms that Town kept quiet employee resignation due to theft allegation
Thanks to a ruling by the state’s public records division this month, police reports and accounting records have now been released. Documents confirm that the Town accused a Recreation Department employee of inappropriately seeking and receiving reimbursements for personal expenses. Read the full article → from Police report confirms that Town kept quiet employee resignation due to theft allegation
SPD update: Seized cash results, coyote sightings, safe transactions, and police logs
Rounding up two months of highlights from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from SPD update: Seized cash results, coyote sightings, safe transactions, and police logs
Fire Dept Update: Fires, car crashes, and a completed Community Risk Assessment
Sharing highlights from the Southborough Fire Department’s summer activity. Read the full article → from Fire Dept Update: Fires, car crashes, and a completed Community Risk Assessment