The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night unanimously chose Sean James to be Southborough’s first-ever police lieutenant. Read the full article → from Selectmen choose James, DeLuca, and Widdis for police promotions
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Graduation wrap-up: Funny signs, silly string, and albino alligators
The class of 2011 is marching into the real world. On Sunday, Algonquin graduated 355 seniors in front of a packed crowd in the school’s gymnasium. On Friday, Assabet handed out diplomas to 210 grads, including four from Southborough. Read the full article → from Graduation wrap-up: Funny signs, silly string, and albino alligators
Selectmen to decide on police promotions tonight
In what they have said will be a “difficult decision,” the Board of Selectmen will vote to promote three members of the Southborough Police Department tonight. The promotions come after a round of interviews last week. Read the full article → from Selectmen to decide on police promotions tonight
Postseason update: Algonquin boys and girls lacrosse, boys tennis advance
It was a mostly winning weekend for Algonquin sports. The boys and girls lacrosse teams, along with boys tennis, all won their postseason matches. Sadly, for the girls softball team it was the end of the road. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin boys and girls lacrosse, boys tennis advance
No more reports of black bear in Southborough
No telling if the black bear spotted on Saturday enjoyed his stay in Southborough or not, but he has apparently moved on. The Southborough Police Department says they have not had any reports of bear sightings since Saturday. Read the full article → from No more reports of black bear in Southborough
The week in government (6/6 – 6/10)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/6 – 6/10)
Breaking news: Black bear sighted in downtown Southborough – UPDATED
A black bear was spotted in downtown Southborough this morning at around 10:00 am. Southborough Police said the bear was first seen on School Street. It then made its way to the Police Station (of all places!). It was last spotted on Marlboro Road headed toward Marlborough. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Black bear sighted in downtown Southborough – UPDATED
Southborough youth soccer team wins tournament
My Southborough reader Todd sent in this bit of news about a Southborough soccer team that’s been doing impressive things. Read the full article → from Southborough youth soccer team wins tournament
‘Unconventional’ questions take center stage in police officer interviews
There were some relatively standard questions asked this week of the six candidates for promotion in the Southborough Police Department. Questions about leadership style, goals for the department, and the like. And then there were the not-so-standard ones. Read the full article → from ‘Unconventional’ questions take center stage in police officer interviews
Postseason update: Alqonguin lacrosse, softball, and tennis all make it to playoffs
The spring postseason is officially underway, and the Algonquin boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, girls softball, boys tennis, and girls tennis teams will all get to make a run for the title. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Alqonguin lacrosse, softball, and tennis all make it to playoffs
Selectmen to decide on lieutenant, sergeant promotions next week
With thunder rumbling in the background, the Board of Selectmen last night interviewed six candidates for promotion in the Southborough Police Department. With what they called a “difficult decision” ahead of them, the board decided to wait a few days before making a decision. Read the full article → from Selectmen to decide on lieutenant, sergeant promotions next week
Fire engine from Southborough sent to Springfield to aid response
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said severe storms that passed through the state yesterday didn’t cause any damage in Southborough. The same could not be said for Springfield, and last night Southborough sent a crew to the city to help with the emergency response. Read the full article → from Fire engine from Southborough sent to Springfield to aid response
Storms, lightning cause only minor damage in Southborough (with VIDEO)
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said lightning strikes outside two homes caused minor damage last night as a second wave of storms made its way through Southborough. Read the full article → from Storms, lightning cause only minor damage in Southborough (with VIDEO)
Southborough resident holds vigil against domestic violence
Six years ago Southborough resident Jim Shay spent his first overnight camped out at the corner of Routes 30 and 85. This year he’ll do it again in what has become an annual vigil against family violence. Read the full article → from Southborough resident holds vigil against domestic violence