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
SPD seeking stolen car
Police & Fire
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
Regional Dispatch Public Forum
The Select Board is hosting a public forum to discuss the potential for a regional public safety dispatch service.
The public is invited to “learn about and discuss” the potential for replacing Southborough’s dispatch service with a shared regional service. Read the full article → from Regional Dispatch Public Forum
Town unlikely to approve back-Hazard Pay for public safety workers
Before delaying a vote, the Select Board leaned against spending ARPA funds on extra pay for some Town personnel who worked through the pandemic.
For over 5 months, the Select Board has put off voting on a recommendation to spend $300K to cover Hazard Pay for public safety and certain other personnel’s work during the pandemic.
Last night, the Board was poised to vote against it. After hearing heartfelt arguments about the impact of Covid on firefighters and police officers, members delayed the vote to their next meeting. Read the full article → from Town unlikely to approve back-Hazard Pay for public safety workers
Update on chief contracts and recruiting
Yesterday, MetroWest Daily News published an interview with Police Chief Ryan Newell. There are some financial details worth sharing, that are prompting me to also update on other department chiefs’ salaries and recruiting the replacement for the Public Works chief. Read the full article → from Update on chief contracts and recruiting
Chief Newell sworn in
Police Chief Ryan Newell's promotion ceremony was held Sunday afternoon.
Yesterday afternoon, the Town of Southborough’s celebrated the promotion of its new police chief. Read the full article → from Chief Newell sworn in
Northboro Road home uninhabitable after fire
A Southborough home sustained fire, smoke and water damage on Thursday night. Read the full article → from Northboro Road home uninhabitable after fire
Nature in the burbs
An owl rescue by SPD, backyard bobcat, and some pretty fall pics
Sharing Southborough images (contributed and from social media) of an owl, momentarily stunned during his rescue, a curious bobcat, and some beautiful early fall pics. Read the full article → from Nature in the burbs
Newell named Chief
Acting Chief Ryan Newell will soon drop "Acting" from his title
Last night, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to promote Southborough’s Acting Police Chief to the official role of Chief. Read the full article → from Newell named Chief
Police Chief soon to be named
Finalists revealed with an appointment expected next week
Next week, the Select Board is expected to appoint one of two finalists for Southborough Police Chief. They will be choosing between Acting Chief Ryan Newell and Sergeant Sean McCarthy. Read the full article → from Police Chief soon to be named
Gas break on Main Street
Avoid downtown this morning due to an “active” break
The town of Southborough issued an announcement this morning Read the full article → from Gas break on Main Street
No Parking on Sidewalks
In response to complaints, Southborough Police are now warning about parking on sidewalks (and ticketing/towing if necessary)
The SPD has been warning drivers not to park on sidewalks, thanks to concerns raised by a resident over access issues. Read the full article → from No Parking on Sidewalks
Following up on Friday’s house fire and storm (Updated)
Rounding up the details and coverage of storm damage, the destroyed home, and the injured firefighters
Thanks to widespread media coverage, even those of you who were out of town have likely heard about yesterday’s severe thunderstorm that caused a house fire resulting in injuries for some of the responding firefighters.*
I’m following up to report all the available details. Read the full article → from Following up on Friday’s house fire and storm (Updated)
Police Chief Search Update
The Select Board approved next steps they hope end with their promotion of a new chief in September
Today, the Select Board voted to hire consultants to run a specialized assessment center for the candidates for Southborough’s new police chief. Read the full article → from Police Chief Search Update