Eric Austvold was standing in his Stockwell Lane yard on Sunday afternoon talking to his neighbors and surveying the damage from Tropical Storm Irene. A neighbor pointed out a nearby oak tree, and Eric took a few steps to the side to get a better look. Read the full article → from One resident’s close call during Tropical Storm Irene
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Southborough students head back to school today (with POLL)
It was touch-and-go there for a while, but the power came back on and Southborough students headed back to school as planned today. Read the full article → from Southborough students head back to school today (with POLL)
Southside residents report losing power for second time
Residents of Parkerville Road (south of Route 9) and High Point Road say they lost power again this morning after having it restored earlier in the week. Read the full article → from Southside residents report losing power for second time
PHOTOS: Southborough cleans up after Irene
Southborough began to feel a bit like its normal self today as power was restored to thousands, but some residents are still in the dark. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough cleans up after Irene
Fire department logs for the week
What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week
Transfer Station open normal hours on Wednesday
If you’re anything like me, you have a big barrel of spoiled food sitting in your garage. The good news is the Southborough Transfer Station will be open normal hours on Wednesday so you can finally get rid of it. Read the full article → from Transfer Station open normal hours on Wednesday
National Grid: Most in Southborough will have power by Friday (UPDATED)
The 245 families in Southborough still without power will have to wait a few more days. According to a timeline released by National Grid this afternoon, the remaining restoration in Southborough will begin on Wednesday and will be mostly completed by Friday. Some in Southborough will have to wait as long as Sunday. Read the full article → from National Grid: Most in Southborough will have power by Friday (UPDATED)
Looking for the Irene “Live blog” post?
I kept the Live Blog post at the top of the page while updates were coming in fast and furious on Sunday and Monday. Now that things have slowed down a bit (whew!), I’ve moved it down the page to make room for new posts, Irene-related and otherwise. Read the full article → from Looking for the Irene “Live blog” post?
Outside water ban in place through today after fire in pumping station
The Southborough Fire Department responded to a fire at the Boland Pumping Station on Northboro Road yesterday morning. Two engines from Southborough and a ladder truck from Marlborough responded. The fire was quickly knocked down. Read the full article → from Outside water ban in place through today after fire in pumping station
Breaking news: Southborough schools will open on Wednesday as planned
Power has been restored to all Southborough K-8 schools, and Superintendent Charles Gobron said school will open on Wednesday as planned. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough schools will open on Wednesday as planned
Power returns to Southborough amid complaints
Power is slowly coming back to Southborough homes, but not without some grumbling on the part of both residents and town officials. Nearly the entire town lost power during Tropical Storm Irene on Sunday. Read the full article → from Power returns to Southborough amid complaints
Southborough officials press National Grid for restoration timeline
Southborough officials want answers on when power will be restored to town residents, a majority of whom have been without power since Sunday morning, but National Grid says they don’t yet have a timeline. Read the full article → from Southborough officials press National Grid for restoration timeline
Your photos: Tropical Storm Irene
A number of readers have sent in photos of damage from Tropical Storm Irene. Trees have fallen across roadways, onto yards, and onto houses. Have a look. Read the full article → from Your photos: Tropical Storm Irene
Southborough town officials say no ETA on restoring power, impose mandatory outside water ban
Southborough town officials say no ETA on restoring power, impose mandatory outside water ban Read the full article → from Southborough town officials say no ETA on restoring power, impose mandatory outside water ban