Exactly what Irene delivers in terms of rain and wind remain to be seen, but in the event you need assistance during or after the storm, here are some numbers that might help. Read the full article → from Who to call for help during and after Hurricane Irene
Police & Fire
Do you remember Hurricane Bob?
Hurricane Irene is drawing some comparisons to Hurricane Bob, which roared through the Metrowest region 20 years ago this month. Read the full article → from Do you remember Hurricane Bob?
Latest predictions show Irene passing closer to Southborough
Southborough Emergency Management Director of Operations Neal Aspesi said Hurricane Irene is moving faster and tracking closer to Southborough than previously thought. The revised path could mean even more rain and wind for us. Read the full article → from Latest predictions show Irene passing closer to Southborough
Southborough fire chief urges caution in advance of Hurricane Irene
Fire Chief John Mauro, Jr. issued the following statement on Hurricane Irene, which forecasters say will hit Massachusetts on Sunday Read the full article → from Southborough fire chief urges caution in advance of Hurricane Irene
Southborough officials preparing for Hurricane Irene
As Hurricane Irene continues to make its way up the coast, Southborough officials are preparing for what could be a major wind and rain event on Sunday. Read the full article → from Southborough officials preparing for Hurricane Irene
Fire department logs for the week (8/16 – 8/22)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (8/16 – 8/22)
Selectmen nix purchase of washer and dryer for police station
At their meeting last week the Board of Selectmen considered a number of important topics, from a 40B housing proposal, to the police department’s cruiser fleet, to finding a new fire chief. They also spent more time than you might imagine talking about a washer and dryer. Read the full article → from Selectmen nix purchase of washer and dryer for police station
Good question: Why do police officers leave their cruiser engines running?
We’ve been talking a lot about police cruisers on the blog this week, and several commenters asked why it is that police officers often leave the engine running when sitting idle in their cruisers, especially when the cost of gas is so high. Read the full article → from Good question: Why do police officers leave their cruiser engines running?
RMV suspends license of National Grid driver involved in fatal crash
A number of news agency are reporting that the Registry of Motor Vehicles has suspended the license of the National Grid manager who was driving the dump truck involved in last week’s fatal accident on Route 495 in Southborough. Read the full article → from RMV suspends license of National Grid driver involved in fatal crash
Fire department logs for the week (8/9 – 8/15)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (8/9 – 8/15)
Police chief asks to increase size of cruiser fleet
Police Chief Jane Moran told selectmen earlier this month that her department needs an additional police cruiser to keep up with the changing demands of their work. She had plans to retire two cruisers when replacements arrived this fall, but instead asked selectmen to approve keeping one of those older vehicles on the road. Read the full article → from Police chief asks to increase size of cruiser fleet
MWDN: National Grid was testing truck in I-495 fatal rollover in Southborough
On Friday afternoon a backhoe that was being towed by a National Grid truck on Route 495 rolled onto a minivan killing one woman and seriously injuring three others, including two children. The Metrowest Daily News reported yesterday that the accident occurred as the truck was being test-driven following safety concerns. Read the full article → from MWDN: National Grid was testing truck in I-495 fatal rollover in Southborough
Breaking news: Backhoe crashes onto car on Route 495, all southbound lanes closed (Updated)
MyFoxBoston.com reports all southbound lanes of Route 495 have been closed down after a bad accident in Southborough. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Backhoe crashes onto car on Route 495, all southbound lanes closed (Updated)
Fire Chief Mauro considers delaying his retirement
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. was set to retire in September after 38 years on the force, but it looks like he may be sticking around for a few more weeks. On Tuesday night Selectmen asked Mauro if he would push off his retirement until a new chief can be found. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Mauro considers delaying his retirement