
On Monday, the public is invited to the swearing in ceremony for a new Deputy Chief of the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Deputy Fire Chief Ceremony
On Monday, the public is invited to the swearing in ceremony for a new Deputy Chief of the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Deputy Fire Chief Ceremony
On Monday afternoon, a “waste removal worker” reported that he was hit by a passing car that kept on going. The Southborough Police issued a press release seeking information on the driver of a gray Nissan Murano. The incident took place around 1:15 pm on June 16th near 92 Pine Hill Road. Read the full article → from SPD seeking driver in Monday afternoon Hit & Run
SPD’s Detective Owen O’Brien was honored by the Mass chapter of MADD. And the DA helped the APTO offer a safe option for kids after junior prom. Read the full article → from Safe Driving News: SPD Member honored by MADD; JPPP was partially sponsored by DA (Updated)
A man and a teen are facing serious charges after the Southborough Police received complaints alleging that someone was pointing a gun at other drivers on Route 9. Read the full article → from Suspects alleged to have pointed air pistol at other drivers
I’m sharing news on two recent court cases related to the Southborough Police Department that made headlines.
One was for charges that the police are pressing in court after an allegedly violent fight at Southborough’s Owen O’Leary’s. The other is a case the Town won, defending a decision made three years ago by the former chief in denying a resident’s application for a firearms license. Read the full article → from SPD Court Update
According to the Community Advocate, the Southborough Police have pressed charges against a driver who was allegedly high speed racing another driver on Route 9. Read the full article → from CA: Driver charged with racing on Rte 9
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release on an incident yesterday evening. It involved a manhunt that was ultimately abandoned when officers had to respond to another emergency call. Read the full article → from SPD announces abandoned search. Chief answers questions about staffing issues
The Northborough Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) is inviting the public to its General Meeting a week from Thursday. This time, the featured discussion will be with the Southborough and Northborough Police Chiefs. Read the full article → from NSPAC Meeting with Police Chiefs — April 10
Updated (3/26/25 10:19 am): Since initially posting this story, I discovered that the Town has posted new budget documents. I’ve updated the story to reflect new figures.
At the Annual Town Meeting in just under two weeks, the Select Board is expected to ask voters to pass a budget that would create an estimated 7.47% increase in homeowner’s tax bills next year. It’s the largest spike since this blog has been covering Southborough Town government. Read the full article → from Town Meeting to ask for 7.7% 7.5% increase for 2026 taxes (Updated- Again)
Southborough Police issued a press release about an arrest made of a man accused of breaking into a vacant commercial building in Southborough. The building is the former Andrea Restaurant that has been vacant for decades. It’s the site of a delayed project for a luxury car condo at the corner of Rte 9 West and Parkerville Road. Read the full article → from Police arrest man for alleged B&E at vacant building
This morning, Southborough Police posted today about two road sections closed due to downed wires. Read the full article → from High winds causing road closures
The Southborough Police issued a request for help investigating incidents in the area of Sadie Hutt Lane, Glenwood Road, and Presidential Drive on Saturday night. Read the full article → from Police asking residents to check Saturday night security footage for potential evidence
Tomorrow night, the MetroWest RECC is holding a “Community Update” on the future regional emergency dispatch center for Southborough, Westborough, and Grafton. In addition to the meeting details, I’m also recapping an update on the project from last week’s Select Board Meeting. Read the full article → from MetroWest RECC Update: Community forum on Thursday
The annual winter parking ban was approved last night. Read the full article → from Messy Forecast and Winter parking ban