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Select Board approves police drone purchase (Updated)

The board expedited the $105K purchase rather than bringing to voters this fall. The Town also recently accepted a gifted "undercover" vehicle.

by Beth Melo on

In a 3-2 vote on Monday, the Select Board approved spending $105K to provide the Southborough Police Department with a drone (and bundled technology and support) for 5 years.

The majority of the board prioritized getting the tech into the SPD’s hands quicker. The dissenters had prioritized potential savings ($30K or greater) and following the board’s preferred financial process that allows Town Meeting to weigh in on how taxes should be spent. Read the full article → from Select Board approves police drone purchase (Updated)

SPD Update: Investigation Contributes to Fraud Cause & Other News

Federal Fraud Charges, OUI Excellence Award, returned stolen bike, an update on SPD staffing, and more

by Beth Melo on

The Southborough Police Department issued a press release on their detective’s support of a case against 6 people charged with defrauding a Southborough senior. (It also includes a scam warning.)

While I’m sharing that news, I’m also including other recent SPD highlights — like another MADD award. Read the full article → from SPD Update: Investigation Contributes to Fraud Cause & Other News

Community forum on SPD’s Civil Immigration Enforcement Guidelines —  June 24

The "Conversation" with the Police Chief is a non-political event sponsored by "Hate Has No Home Here"

by Beth Melo on

The group “Southborough Hate Has No Home Here” is sponsoring a community forum with Southborough Police Chief Ryan Newell. The focus of the event is his department’s role related to immigration enforcement. Read the full article → from Community forum on SPD’s Civil Immigration Enforcement Guidelines —  June 24

Reported drowning of Framingham resident in Southborough on Sunday afternoon (Updated)

by Beth Melo on

Last night, Southborough Public Safety officials reported a drowning that occurred in a pond off of Crystal Pond Road yesterday afternoon. The victim has only been identified as a 43 year old from Framingham.

Police and Fire departments shared details of the emergency call about a kayaker/canoer in distress and the subsequent attempted rescue efforts that ended in a recovery operation. Read the full article → from Reported drowning of Framingham resident in Southborough on Sunday afternoon (Updated)

SPD: Warning & Tips about “Senior Assassins”

Police are asking ARHS students to follow safety rules, plus alerting residents about the annual game in play.

by Beth Melo on

Southborough Police are notifying the public that Algonquin’s “Senior Assassins” are on the loose again this spring. 

The SPD wants to make the community aware to avoid unwarranted “suspicious behaviour” concerns and reports.

But they’re also sharing tips for students — hoping to avoid behaviour that can cause problems or safety issues. Read the full article → from SPD: Warning & Tips about “Senior Assassins”

Public Safety News: Training & Regionalization

Special police training for "high-threat situations". Plus an update on dispatch & fire regionalization efforts

by Beth Melo on

Southborough is one of four local towns whose police officers will receive special training this spring to prepare ” to respond to critical incidents like shootings, school violence, and other high-threat situations”.  

I’m sharing news on that along with an update on plans to regionalize Southborough’s dispatch department. Plus, for readers who may have missed the topic (buried in another story), I’ll update on a potential study of the regionalizing the fire department. Read the full article → from Public Safety News: Training & Regionalization

Select Board and State Legislators discuss fiscal challenges & support

Senator Eldridge and Rep Donaghue updated the board, And the board asked for help with efforts including a study of regionalizing fire departments.

by Beth Melo on

State Senator Jamie Eldridge and State Representative Kate Donaghue joined the Southborough Select Board on March 3rd. The board was looking for an update on the state budget outlook, local aid, and issues affecting our town. But the main purpose was clearly to seek support for short and long term efforts to help reduce Southborough property tax bills.

Select Board members discussed needs for more consistent road maintenance funding, studying regionalization of Fire Departments, stalled legislation to increase tax/PILOT payments from non-profits, and more. Read the full article → from Select Board and State Legislators discuss fiscal challenges & support

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