This letter to the editor from resident David Parry is his open letter alleging corruption related to the St Mark’s Street and Park project and pushing for a police investigation. Read the full article → from Letter: Asking for Investigation into Corruption (Updated)
Police & Fire
GoFundMe for family displaced by fire
A house fire the morning after Christmas has left a Southborough family displaced.
A GoFundMe has been setup to help a Southborough family with two young children who were displaced by a house fire. Read the full article → from GoFundMe for family displaced by fire
SFD and Public Health issue info on respiratory illnesses impacting children
Above: The Town issued guidance information on respiratory illnesses in children, including a video featuring an Epidemiologist and a BOH member discussing RSV. (image from video) With a rise in respiratory illnesses in the state, including 4 children transported by the Southborough Fire Dept to the hospital in the past 2 months, the SFD and Public Read the full article → from SFD and Public Health issue info on respiratory illnesses impacting children
SPD to adopt body cams next year
A state grant came through that will help Southborough Police purchase body-worn cameras cameras. Implementation is expected in early 2023.
A state grant will help the Southborough Police Department purchase body-worn cameras. I followed up to get more details. Read the full article → from SPD to adopt body cams next year
SPD is seeking owner of this “good boy”
Police are seeking the owner of a dog found in the woods near 911 field.
For days the Southborough Police received reports of a dog in the woods near 911 field off of Acre Bridge Road. The dog is now safely in custody but no owner has claimed him. Read the full article → from SPD is seeking owner of this “good boy”
Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
No parking on the street overnight (or during snowstorms or "ice events").
The annual winter parking ban was approved last night. Read the full article → from Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
“Fill a Cruiser” for the Food Pantry – Sunday
The Southborough Police Association is holding its 2nd annual collection drive for the Food Pantry before the holidays
In the spirit of the holidays, the Southborough Police are hoping the community will help them donate a carload (or more) of items for residents in need. Read the full article → from “Fill a Cruiser” for the Food Pantry – Sunday
Former Co-owner of New England Compounding Center Sentenced
Southborough resident sentenced to prison for defrauding FDA in case related to deadly Meningitis outbreak caused by contaminated drugs.
Greg Conigliaro’s sentencing came four years after his conviction for his role in defrauding the FDA to avoid proper oversight of the New England Compounding Center. Read the full article → from Former Co-owner of New England Compounding Center Sentenced
Public Safety Update
Covering firefighters' and police officers responses to emergencies, community service, and more over the past five months.
Here’s my roundup of what our public safety departments have been up to since my last round up in mid-July. Read the full article → from Public Safety Update
Cumberland Farms Smash and No Grab
Southborough Police are looking for participants in a failed attempt to rob Cumberland Farms' ATM
The Southborough Police are investigating an overnight break-in at Cumberland Farms. They are asking anyone with information to contact them. Read the full article → from Cumberland Farms Smash and No Grab
SFA’s Christmas Tree sales
Firefighters will open their annual sale of Christmas trees this weekend.
Starting this weekend, the annual Southborough Firefighter Association’s Christmas tree sales start up. It’s a tradition that dates back over 50 years. Read the full article → from SFA’s Christmas Tree sales
Select Board denies Hazard Pay to Town staff
On Tuesday night, the Board voted to "not support" the ARPA Committee's recommendation to give bonuses to workers who were at extra risk during the first peak months of the pandemic.
The Select Board voted against using any of the $3M the Town is eligible for in ARPA funds as hazard pay for Southborough Town employees whose jobs put them at elevated risk at the start of the pandemic. Read the full article → from Select Board denies Hazard Pay to Town staff
SPD seeking stolen car
Southborough Police issued a notice last week on Facebook asking the public to let them know if they have seen a car stolen from a Southborough home on Thursday night. Read the full article → from SPD seeking stolen car
Letter: A regional dispatch center is wrong for our community
This letter to the editor from the President of the Southborough Communications Officers Union publicly advocates for a “locally based public safety communications and 911 dispatching, and a police headquarters that is staffed 24 hours a day.” Read the full article → from Letter: A regional dispatch center is wrong for our community