Last night, Southborough Public Safety officials reported a drowning that occurred in a pond off of Crystal Pond Road yesterday afternoon. The victim has only been identified as a 43 year old from Framingham.
Police and Fire departments shared details of the emergency call about a kayaker/canoer in distress and the subsequent attempted rescue efforts that ended in a recovery operation. Read the full article → from Reported drowning of Framingham resident in Southborough on Sunday afternoon
The Southborough Police Department shared a feelgood story this week.
While l’m sharing that, I’m looking back to share some of the other news they posted on Facebook over the past few months. That includes safety tips, statistics on what officers have been working on this year, and other news. Read the full article → from SPD Update: Community news, policing stats, & safety tips
Southborough Police are notifying the public that Algonquin’s “Senior Assassins” are on the loose again this spring.
The SPD wants to make the community aware to avoid unwarranted “suspicious behaviour” concerns and reports.
But they’re also sharing tips for students — hoping to avoid behaviour that can cause problems or safety issues. Read the full article → from SPD: Warning & Tips about “Senior Assassins”
Southborough is one of four local towns whose police officers will receive special training this spring to prepare ” to respond to critical incidents like shootings, school violence, and other high-threat situations”.
I’m sharing news on that along with an update on plans to regionalize Southborough’s dispatch department. Plus, for readers who may have missed the topic (buried in another story), I’ll update on a potential study of the regionalizing the fire department. Read the full article → from Public Safety News: Training & Regionalization
The Southborough Police and Fire Departments issued a joint press release about a tragic “incident” at a home on Flagg Rd yesterday afternoon. Read the full article → from SPD investigating “Fatal Fall” of roofing contractor
The Worcester Telegram is reporting that a Southborough based developer is pursuing criminal and civil charges against its former CFO for alleged embezzlement. Read the full article → from Former Southborough CFO charged with embezzlement
State Senator Jamie Eldridge and State Representative Kate Donaghue joined the Southborough Select Board on March 3rd. The board was looking for an update on the state budget outlook, local aid, and issues affecting our town. But the main purpose was clearly to seek support for short and long term efforts to help reduce Southborough property tax bills.
Select Board members discussed needs for more consistent road maintenance funding, studying regionalization of Fire Departments, stalled legislation to increase tax/PILOT payments from non-profits, and more. Read the full article → from Select Board and State Legislators discuss fiscal challenges & support
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release about three drivers arrested in Southborough over the weekend. All are accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. None of the suspects were Southborough residents. Read the full article → from SPD announces more arrests over weekend for alleged drunk driving
Over the weekend, the Southborough Police Department issued a press release identifying the deceased driver in a fatal car crash that took place early Friday morning. They also asked anyone with information about the crash to contact Southborough’s Police Detective. Read the full article → from SPD issues new details on Friday’s Fatal Car Crash (Updated)
Around 7:30 am this morning, the Southborough Police Department posted about the dangerous whiteout conditions caused by today’s storm. It included the request/warning: “If you do not need to be on the road, please stay home! If you do not have an AWD or 4WD vehicle- you will not be able to make it to your destination.”
The posts included more details, warnings, and safety tips for those who need to travel. Read the full article → from SPD asking people to stay home due to white out conditions
Some readers may be aware that a section of Route 9 East, east of Oak Hill Road, was temporarily blocked off this morning. The Southborough Police Department has now issued a press release about a fatal car crash on Route 9. Read the full article → from SPD: Fatal Car Crash on Rte 9
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release about a driver arrested for alleged drunk driving with small children in the car. Read the full article → from SPD arrest man for alleged drunk driving with young children in the car
The Southborough Police Department issued another press release about an arrest this week. This time, instead of driving on Route 9, the suspect was described as “walking in traffic” when an officer approached him.
According to the press release, the man is accused of having an active arrest warrant out on him for a probation violation, and allegedly was carrying illegal drugs and evidence of drug transactions. Read the full article → from SPD arrests man on drug charges
The Southborough Police Department issued a press release about two more drivers arrested for alleged drunk driving on Route 9. One is accused of driving 90 mph. The second is accused of crashing into a car that was stopped at a red light on Oak Hill Road. Read the full article → from SPD separately arrested two more alleged drunk drivers on Saturday