There’s no question about it, a considerable amount of work went into preparing for Tropical Storm Irene last month, and yesterday the Board of Selectmen recognized all the town employees and volunteers who put in “hundreds and hundreds of manhours” before, during, and after the storm. Read the full article → from Selectmen thank town employees and volunteers for Irene response
During the height of Tropical Storm Irene last week, Southborough firefighters Chris Dano and Ken Strong worked 34 hours straight responding to calls of trees and wires down and flooded basements. When not out on the road, which was most of the time, they dozed on army cots at Southborough’s spare Station 2, more garage than fire station. They subsisted on donuts and coffee. But both say they wouldn’t have had it any other way. Read the full article → from Emergency responders say long hours just part of the job during Tropical Storm Irene
Did your home or property suffer damage during Tropical Storm Irene? If so, the town wants to know about it. They’re compiling loss data in an attempt to qualify for federal disaster funding. Read the full article → from Town seeks damage reports from Tropical Storm Irene by 9/12
Before Tropical Storm Irene hit last week, I went to BJ’s and bought a case of canned soup. And crackers. And tuna. And a bunch of other nonperishable items that are now taking up space in my pantry. Read the full article → from What to do with all that nonperishable food you stocked up on
On Sunday afternoon I ventured out with my camera to take photos of the damage inflicted by Irene. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Tropical Storm Irene damage
As of 10:00 am today, only 23 customers in Southborough remained without power according to the National Grid website. That’s down from yesterday’s high of 306. Read the full article → from Power restored to most in Southborough
Town Administrator Jean Kitchen passed along these resources for those of you cleaning up your homes and yards after Irene. Read the full article → from Things to think about as you’re cleaning up after Irene
If you’re among the 152 families in Southborough still without power, you can take a shower at Algonquin Regional High School tonight from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Read the full article → from Without power? Take a shower at Algonquin tonight
Eric Austvold was standing in his Stockwell Lane yard on Sunday afternoon talking to his neighbors and surveying the damage from Tropical Storm Irene. A neighbor pointed out a nearby oak tree, and Eric took a few steps to the side to get a better look. Read the full article → from One resident’s close call during Tropical Storm Irene
Residents of Parkerville Road (south of Route 9) and High Point Road say they lost power again this morning after having it restored earlier in the week. Read the full article → from Southside residents report losing power for second time
Southborough began to feel a bit like its normal self today as power was restored to thousands, but some residents are still in the dark. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough cleans up after Irene
If you’re anything like me, you have a big barrel of spoiled food sitting in your garage. The good news is the Southborough Transfer Station will be open normal hours on Wednesday so you can finally get rid of it. Read the full article → from Transfer Station open normal hours on Wednesday
The Southborough Fire Department responded to a fire at the Boland Pumping Station on Northboro Road yesterday morning. Two engines from Southborough and a ladder truck from Marlborough responded. The fire was quickly knocked down. Read the full article → from Outside water ban in place through today after fire in pumping station
Power has been restored to all Southborough K-8 schools, and Superintendent Charles Gobron said school will open on Wednesday as planned. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough schools will open on Wednesday as planned