The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (8/31/12 – 9/2/12): Suspicious vehicles and aggressive solicitors
News
Selectmen support using $308K in mitigation funds to upgrade police/fire dispatch center

When the 140-unit Madison Place apartment complex off Route 9 was approved earlier this summer, the developer agreed to pay the town $338K in mitigation funds to offset the impact the project will have on the town. At their meeting last night selectmen discussed using $308K of the funds to upgrade the police and fire department’s antiquated computer-aided dispatch center. Read the full article → from Selectmen support using $308K in mitigation funds to upgrade police/fire dispatch center
Have you seen this man? Second suspect in copper theft identified

Southborough Police have identified a second suspect in Monday’s attempted copper theft at the NStar building on Cordaville Road. Police arrested one suspect after interrupting the crime in progress, but a second suspect fled the scene and evaded police. Read the full article → from Have you seen this man? Second suspect in copper theft identified
Obituary: Christopher Lewis, 64

Christopher Lewis, “Chris” of Southborough, passed away August 28, 2012 after a courageous battle with ALS. Read the full article → from Obituary: Christopher Lewis, 64
Southborough police interrupt copper theft in progress, arrest one at gunpoint
Southborough police arrested a masked suspect in the overnight hours on Monday after he was caught stealing copper wire from the NStar property on Cordaville Road. A second suspect fled the scene and got away despite a manhunt that included a state K-9 unit. Read the full article → from Southborough police interrupt copper theft in progress, arrest one at gunpoint
Repost: School organizations help parents get involved
Getting involved in your kid’s education is one of the most important things a parent can do. Helping them with homework is one thing, but if you’re looking to go even further, consider joining one of the many parent organizations that support Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Repost: School organizations help parents get involved
State primary election is Thursday, September 6 – Here’s what you need to know

Polls in Southborough will be open on Thursday from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm for the state primary election. Most of the local primary races are uncontested, but there are a few choices to make. Read the full article → from State primary election is Thursday, September 6 – Here’s what you need to know
High school sports start up this week

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports start up this week
The week in government (9/3/12 – 9/7/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/3/12 – 9/7/12)
Saturday hours return at the Southborough Library

Starting tomorrow, the Southborough Library will once again be open on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Read the full article → from Saturday hours return at the Southborough Library
Rep. Dykema hosts annual senior picnic

Earlier this month Representative Carolyn Dykema hosted a picnic for senior citizens in the 8th Middlesex District which includes Southborough. It’s an annual event that takes place at the New England Laborers’ Training Center in Hopkinton. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema hosts annual senior picnic
Why flags are at half staff: Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1

Flags in Southborough will fly at half staff today in tomorrow. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1
Doing good: Trottier student raises awareness of world hunger

Trottier sixth grader Kaasinath Balagurnath wants to make a difference in the fight against world hunger. While a fifth grader at Neary, Kaasinath created a team on the UN-sponsored website freerice.com, where he and his fellow students answered trivia questions to earn donations of rice for those in need. At last check, Kaasinath and his team had donated nearly 100,000 grains of rice. Read the full article → from Doing good: Trottier student raises awareness of world hunger
PHOTOS: Southborough students head back to school
On a crisp, bright morning with the feel of fall in the air, Southborough students headed back to school yesterday. There were some sniffles and jitters (on the part of both kids and parents), but mostly smiles. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough students head back to school