It will be no surprise to hear Hurricane Sandy has kept Southborough emergency responders, town employees, and volunteers busy: from the preparations last week, to storm response on Monday, and now to the aftermath and clean up. Read the full article → from Selectman: Emergency responders showed “unparalleled commitment” to residents
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Southborough police urge caution when trick-or-treating tonight (UPDATED)
For the second year in a row, Halloween trick-or-treating was at risk thanks to a major weather event (last year Snowtober, this year Frankenstorm). But unlike last year, Southborough officials have decided not to postpone tonight’s Halloween celebration. Read the full article → from Southborough police urge caution when trick-or-treating tonight (UPDATED)
Wednesday update: Hurricane Sandy
Most Southborough residents are getting back into their routines today. Schools are open, most roads are open, and power is back to many who had been without. For others, the power waiting game continues, and may for several more days. Read the full article → from Wednesday update: Hurricane Sandy
Southborough schools will (hopefully) open on Wednesday (UPDATED)
Superintendent Charles Gobron said this evening power has not been restored to all Southborough K-8 schools, but the district is hopeful National Grid will be able to restore service tonight. Read the full article → from Southborough schools will (hopefully) open on Wednesday (UPDATED)
Rooney: National Grid understaffed for storm response; Halloween will not be canceled
In a statement released just a short time ago, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen John Rooney said National Grid is still assessing damage for many of those who remain without power tonight. While Rooney commended National Grid for improvements made after storms a year ago, he said the utility appears to be suffering from “an utter lack of manpower” in its response to Hurricane Sandy. Read the full article → from Rooney: National Grid understaffed for storm response; Halloween will not be canceled
Power out, roads still closed in Southborough after Hurricane Sandy
Southborough is cleaning up in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. National Grid reports 950 customers are still without power in town, and a number of roads remain closed to traffic, including the main thoroughfare that is Framingham Road. Read the full article → from Power out, roads still closed in Southborough after Hurricane Sandy
Southborough Montessori school invites parents to open house on Thursday
If you’re thinking about preschool options for this year or next, consider attending an open house at Southborough’s Montessori Children’s House on Thursday. Read the full article → from Southborough Montessori school invites parents to open house on Thursday
More details on knife fight in Southborough that left two with stab wounds
A Worcester teen was arrested on Saturday night after a knife fight at a home on Constitution Drive left two with non-life-threatening stab wounds. Turns out the teen is the son of a candidate running for state representative in Worcester. Read the full article → from More details on knife fight in Southborough that left two with stab wounds
Tuesday updates: Hurricane Sandy (UPDATED)
Yesterday was a wild one in Southborough as Hurricane Sandy blew through town. I’m told winds gusted as high as 46 mph at the Fire Station on Main Street, but could have been even stronger in other parts of town. Read the full article → from Tuesday updates: Hurricane Sandy (UPDATED)
LIVE BLOG: The latest on Hurricane Sandy
Southborough residents spent the weekend getting ready for Hurricane Sandy, a storm forecasters say will be unprecedented. The National Weather Service said yesterday power outages in our area could be widespread, eclipsing even those experienced during Tropical Storm Irene last year. Read the full article → from LIVE BLOG: The latest on Hurricane Sandy
Two stabbed in Southborough on Saturday night
Southborough Police responded to a home on Constitution Drive just after midnight on Saturday for a report of a fight in progress. When they arrived, they found two men suffering from “several stab wounds.” Read the full article → from Two stabbed in Southborough on Saturday night
The week in government (10/29/12 – 11/2/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/29/12 – 11/2/12)
Who to call for help during and after Hurricane Sandy
Exactly what Hurricane Sandy delivers in terms of rain and wind remains to be seen, but in the event you need assistance during or after the storm, here are some numbers that might help. Read the full article → from Who to call for help during and after Hurricane Sandy
Breaking news: Southborough schools canceled tomorrow
Superintendent of Schools Charles Gobron just announced that school in Southborough and Northborough will be closed tomorrow, Monday, October 29 due to the impending storm. “This decision has been made in conjunction with public safety officials in both Northborough and Southborough. We will update you on further developments as the storm progresses,” Gobron said in Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough schools canceled tomorrow