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
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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
Repost: Southborough emergency management director offers tips for hurricane season
I first posted this info a few weeks ago, but with forecasters saying Hurricane Irene could be the real thing, I thought it would be a good idea to post it again. Read the full article → from Repost: Southborough emergency management director offers tips for hurricane season
Will Hurricane Irene put a damper on Summer Nights?
Yesterday’s earthquake didn’t have much of an impact on Southborough, but a hurricane barreling up the East Coast this weekend just might. Read the full article → from Will Hurricane Irene put a damper on Summer Nights?
It’s going to be even hotter today. Here are some tips on how to keep your cool
We’re New Englanders. We’re used to heat and humidity. But we don’t normally see it quite so early in the season as we have this week, and that has some emergency personnel urging caution. Read the full article → from It’s going to be even hotter today. Here are some tips on how to keep your cool
Fire engine from Southborough sent to Springfield to aid response
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said severe storms that passed through the state yesterday didn’t cause any damage in Southborough. The same could not be said for Springfield, and last night Southborough sent a crew to the city to help with the emergency response. Read the full article → from Fire engine from Southborough sent to Springfield to aid response
Storms, lightning cause only minor damage in Southborough (with VIDEO)
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said lightning strikes outside two homes caused minor damage last night as a second wave of storms made its way through Southborough. Read the full article → from Storms, lightning cause only minor damage in Southborough (with VIDEO)
UPDATE: NWS issues tornado watch for this afternoon – Now a tornado WARNING
In case you haven’t heard, the National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Massachusetts, including Worcester County (that’s us, folks). Read the full article → from UPDATE: NWS issues tornado watch for this afternoon – Now a tornado WARNING
Do you remember the Worcester Tornado of 1953?
The tornado in Joplin, Missouri has drawn comparisons to the one that ripped through our area in 1953 killing 90 people, including three right here in Southborough. I know many of you are familiar with this chapter in Southborough’s history, but I suspect some of you are not. Read the full article → from Do you remember the Worcester Tornado of 1953?
Rain, rain, go away
After the winter we had, I doubt this is the spring anyone in Southborough wanted. And it doesn’t look like it’s going to get better any time soon. Meteorologists are saying the sun may peek out a bit this weekend, but we have a few more days of rain to get through before then. Read the full article → from Rain, rain, go away
UPDATED: Multiple power outages in Southborough this morning
National Grid reports more than 150 customers in Southborough are without power this morning — presumably due to the six inches of heavy, wet snow we received. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Multiple power outages in Southborough this morning
Photos: Mother Nature has a sense of humor
Happy April Fool’s Day, everyone. Mother Nature proved she’s not above a good laugh every now and again, as those of us in Southborough woke up to several inches of wet, heavy snow on the ground. Read the full article → from Photos: Mother Nature has a sense of humor
No fooling: Significant snow possible Friday
We spent last weekend outside working in the yard. It was chilly, but the sun was bright, the neighborhood kids were out playing in their driveways, and we truly felt spring was just around the corner. Turns out what’s actually around the corner might be more snow. Read the full article → from No fooling: Significant snow possible Friday
More spring snow on the way
Hope you haven’t put away your snow shovels yet. Turns out you might still need them. Read the full article → from More spring snow on the way