Overnight, a driver delivering papers had quite a fright when their car burst into flames, right by a residence. Read the full article → from Car fire near Chestnut Hill Rd home
Car fire near Chestnut Hill Rd home
Police & Fire
Complete the 2024 Town survey by March 8th
Info collected from residents will help inform officials and voters for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting
The Town is requesting that residents participate in the annual survey.* Topics cover quality of life, departments and resources, and priorities for what you would like to see officials focus on.
This year, the survey also includes feedback on two issues that Town officials anticipate being topics at the Annual Town Meeting on March 23rd — MBTA Communities Zoning** and Dispatch staffing models. To help them prepare, and to inform other budget discussions, residents are asked to take part in time for them to compile results. Read the full article → from Complete the 2024 Town survey by March 8th
Accident on Main Street causing traffic issues (Updated)
Take Note: Route 30 currently has an impassable section
Steer clear of the section of Route 30 on Main Street between Sears Road and Wyndemere Drive this afternoon. Read the full article → from Accident on Main Street causing traffic issues (Updated)
Letter: Westborough Abandons Superfund Site as 911 Dispatch Center
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.
The following letter is from John Butler. Read the full article → from Letter: Westborough Abandons Superfund Site as 911 Dispatch Center
Police & Fire update
Coyote Season, Invitation to "Commend" officers & dispatchers, and more
Here are highlights from the department’s quarterly reports and highlights from Facebook of incidents and employee recognitions that I haven’t yet shared. Read the full article → from Police & Fire update
Interim Fire Chief selected
Select Board happy that work on dispatch options won't be held up when current chief retires.
This week, the Select Board voted to appoint former Boxborough Fire Chief Paul Fillebrown Jr. to step in as Southborough’s interim Chief when Chief Steven Achilles steps down. (The position is contingent on coming to final contract terms.) Read the full article → from Interim Fire Chief selected
Residents may be looking at a big tax increase.
Unique drivers this year (including Schools & Public Safety)
It looks like the Town is facing a bigger than usual challenge this year in trying to rein budget increases in. Big drivers for tax increases this year aren’t the same one we have seen in the past couple of years. Read the full article → from Residents may be looking at a big tax increase.
Job listings
SYFS Business Admin, Fire Chief, Firefighter/Paramedic, Police Officer, Equipment Operator/Truck Driver, NSBORO Schools' Director of Instructional Technology and Science, ELD/ESL High School Teacher, Coaches, and more
The Town is promoting a new opening for a full time Business Admin, and working to recruit a replacement for the outgoing Fire Chief, and a firefighter/paramedic.
In looking at the Town’s website, they are also still trying to hire a Police Officer and a driver for DPW. Plus, there are a bunch more listings for jobs in our schools. Read the full article → from Job listings
Willow Street flooded
Access between Willow and Boston Rd/Firmin Ave is temporarily closed
Due to flooding, the Southborough Police are warning drivers to take a different route this morning if they are trying to get to someplace on or via Willow Street. It’s a good reminder to make sure your sump pumps are working! Read the full article → from Willow Street flooded
WCVB: Police search St. Marks School after shotgun shells found (Updated)
Channel 5 News has reported today that State Police were called in after two shotgun shells were found in the school. Read the full article → from WCVB: Police search St. Marks School after shotgun shells found (Updated)
Fire Chief Recruitment Update
As Southborough’s Fire Chief prepares to head to greener pastures in a month, the Town is working on plans to recruit his replacement and an Interim Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Recruitment Update
Police asking for help investigating burglary
A home on MacNeil Drive was broken into while the owners were away. The Southborough Police are asking the public to report anything suspicious they observed between December 14th and January 2nd. Read the full article → from Police asking for help investigating burglary
Aftermath of the storm
This morning, 352 “customers” are still without power in Southborough due to yesterday’s storm. That translates to a lot more people — about 8% of the town. Read the full article → from Aftermath of the storm
Fire Chief resigning
Chief Achilles will take a position for a theme park in Orlando
Southborough’s Fire Chief, Steven Achilles, will be moving south this winter. According to his announcement, after 38 years working in fire and emergency services (4½ of those in Southbrough), he’ll be taking an administrative position. Read the full article → from Fire Chief resigning