The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (6/17-6/19): Downed trees and wires, suspicious behavior, and juvenile wanders at night
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Well Played: Southborough Youth Baseball honors sportsmanship at division championship
On Saturday, Southborough Youth Baseball presented its 2nd annual Eric Green Sportsmanship award to Neil Mauskar. The presentation followed the Little League Majors Division Championship played that afternoon. Read the full article → from Well Played: Southborough Youth Baseball honors sportsmanship at division championship
Police and Fire Headlines you may have missed
A number of police and fire incidents in Southborough made headlines recently. Here are the links to stories you may have missed. All were reported in the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Police and Fire Headlines you may have missed
Our Southborough
I know that the Susan’s shoes may be too big to fill. I’ll just have to do my best. Read the full article → from Our Southborough
Southborough fire logs (6/11/13 – 6/16/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (6/11/13 – 6/16/13)
Power out in section of Southborough this morning (UPDATED – again)
There is a power outage along sections of Boston Road and offshoots this morning, with somewhere around 400-600 affected. Apparent cause is live wire on fire. Read the full article → from Power out in section of Southborough this morning (UPDATED – again)
A goodbye that is not a goodbye
For perhaps the first time in my blogging career, I am at a loss for words. This is my final post as the editor of My Southborough. Bear with me as I muddle through. Read the full article → from A goodbye that is not a goodbye
Southborough police seeking part time reserve officer
The Southborough Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Reserve Police Officer. Applicants must be a graduate of a certified, full-time Massachusetts Police Academy; be at least 21 years of age; be a U.S. citizen; have a clean record; and successfully pass the background investigation. Read the full article → from Southborough police seeking part time reserve officer
MWDN: Planning Board drops revised Open Space portion of zoning bylaw overhaul
Metrowest Daily News reports that at last night’s Planning Board meeting, the board voted to drop the OSRD portion of the zoning bylaw revisions. The new bylaws are scheduled to be voted on in a Special Town Meeting in October. The board believed this controversial section would cause the effort to fail. Read the full article → from MWDN: Planning Board drops revised Open Space portion of zoning bylaw overhaul
MWDN: Break-in on Oregon Road
Metrowest Daily News reports that an Oregon Road home was broken into on Friday. This is the seventh forced home break-in since May 8th. Read the full article → from MWDN: Break-in on Oregon Road
Participation in government is on the decline. What can we do to turn it around?
When it comes to public participation in town government, recent numbers paint a grim picture. A mere 184 residents attended Town Meeting in April. Town elections featured not a single contested race, and only 5.5% of registered voters went to the polls despite the draw of two historic ballot measures. Currently there are 26 vacancies on town boards and committees, with some unable to meet because they do not have a quorum. Read the full article → from Participation in government is on the decline. What can we do to turn it around?
MWDN: Algonquin drug sweep leads to one arrest
On Friday, Northborough and Southborough Police conducted a drug sweep in conjunction with State Police’s K-9 and its handlers. The sweep led to the discovery of drugs and an arrest. Read the full article → from MWDN: Algonquin drug sweep leads to one arrest
The week in government (6/17/13 – 6/21/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/17/13 – 6/21/13)
Are we due for another bear sighting?
Metrowest Daily News reported a black bear was sighted last week in Sudbury and Wayland. Just last June, a young black bear ambled through Southborough. Are you hoping to sight one again this year? Read the full article → from Are we due for another bear sighting?