An accident appears to have just taken place this afternoon near the intersection of Route 9 West and Middle Road. Read the full article → from Avoid intersection of Rte 9 West & Middle Road
Avoid intersection of Rte 9 West & Middle Road
Police & Fire
Fire Chief Andrew Puntini on duty
I couldn’t make it to the swearing in ceremony for new Fire Chief Andrew Puntini. But thanks to the Southborough Fire Department, and local media, I can still share some news and photo highlights. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Andrew Puntini on duty
Fire Chief Installation Ceremony – Saturday
Andrew Puntini will be sworn in as Southborough's 10th Fire Chief
The public is invited to the Installation Ceremony for the new Southborough Fire Chief this Saturday.
According to the program promoted by the Town, Andrew Puntini will become the Southborough Fire Department’s 10th chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Installation Ceremony – Saturday
SPD: Black Bear alert
A bear spotted in town prompted a warning to remove bird feeders and keep an eye on small pets.
The Southborough Police Department is issuing a warning after a Black Bear was spotted on in Southborough, ” in various locations on the South side of town (Hopkinton/Ashland border). Read the full article → from SPD: Black Bear alert
MWDN’s “Firefighting as a woman in Metrowest” highlights SFD
Last week, MetroWest Daily News posted a story about female firefighters in our region. According to the article, “Southborough is something of an anomaly”. Read the full article → from MWDN’s “Firefighting as a woman in Metrowest” highlights SFD
NSBORO Schools responds to Northborough shooting
For those of you don’t receive the Northborough-Southborough Public School messages, I’m sharing the messages from the Superintendent and Principal about the shooting at a party in Northborough that resulted in the death of a Bellingham teenager. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools responds to Northborough shooting
SPD announces “Blue Envelope” program
Southborough police are part of collaborative to make interactions with drivers with autism safer
The SPD is announcing that they have adopted the state’s “Blue Envelope” program, specifically to help drivers with autism have safer interactions during any traffic stops. Read the full article → from SPD announces “Blue Envelope” program
SPD: Arrested suspects believed to be responsible for past Southborough break-in
The Southborough Police Department is sharing news that they believe a Southborough home burglarized this winter was part of a string of burglaries that targeted Indian and South Asian families. Read the full article → from SPD: Arrested suspects believed to be responsible for past Southborough break-in
Avoid East Main St near Overlook this morning
The SPD is warning drivers to avoid an area of East Main St this morning. Read the full article → from Avoid East Main St near Overlook this morning
Foxborough Captain selected to be Southborough’s new Fire Chief
The Select Board unanimously chose Andrew Puntini from the three finalists.
Pending a successful contract negotiations and full background check — Southborough’s next Fire Chief will be Andrew Puntini of Ashland. Read the full article → from Foxborough Captain selected to be Southborough’s new Fire Chief
Fatal accident on Main Street (Updated)
The section of Route 30 is still closed this morning and more details were made available on yesterday’s fatal car crash at 103 Main Street. (I accidentally reversed two digits last night.) Read the full article → from Fatal accident on Main Street (Updated)
Fire Chief candidate interviews video is posted
Last night, the Select Board interviewed three candidates for Southborough’s Fire Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief candidate interviews video is posted
Fire Chief candidate interviews tonight (Updated)
The Select Board will interview three candidates at an in-person only meeting.
This agenda initially flew under my radar. Tonight, the Select Board is scheduled to interview three candidates for Southborough’s Fire Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief candidate interviews tonight (Updated)
Charges against Parry reduced and continued for potential dismissal
Through a plea agreement accepted by the court last week, Parry is now only being charged with a misdemeanor, and the case Continued without a Finding for 6 months (with some restrictions). Read the full article → from Charges against Parry reduced and continued for potential dismissal