The town of Southborough issued an announcement this morning Read the full article → from Gas break on Main Street
Police & Fire
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
Public Safety Updates (Updated)
Personnel changes, Public Safety Building news, and emergency responses
I’m rounding up Town news items related to Police and Fire Departments. Read the full article → from Public Safety Updates (Updated)
Select Board addressing road safety issues
Lowering speeds on Parkerville Road; update on Town Traffic Study
At last week’s Select Board Meeting, there were updates on two items related to road safety in Southborough. Read the full article → from Select Board addressing road safety issues
Alert SPD about “Person at Risk” due to special conditions (like Autism or memory issues) (Updated)
Yesterday, the SPD announced a new program allowing the community to share relevant information about loved ones who they worry about as at risk due to certain conditions. Read the full article → from Alert SPD about “Person at Risk” due to special conditions (like Autism or memory issues) (Updated)
Police Chief Update: Process approved for hiring internal candidate
Based on the applications received, the Select Board will continuing to focus on internal candidates for the next Police Chief. Read the full article → from Police Chief Update: Process approved for hiring internal candidate
Select Board personnel decisions: Police Chief recruitment, DPW agreements, and IT new hire (Updated)
The Select Board covered a lot of items on Tuesday night. I’m rounding up a few readers may care about related to important staff positions in town. Read the full article → from Select Board personnel decisions: Police Chief recruitment, DPW agreements, and IT new hire (Updated)
SFD Update: Car crashes, fires, staff achievements and more
I’m way overdue on updating readers about what the Southborough Fire Department has been up to. Read the full article → from SFD Update: Car crashes, fires, staff achievements and more
More detail on Police Chief’s leave and leaving (Updated)
Following up with info revealed by the Town’s released (but redacted) Executive Session minutes on the Police Chief’s departure. Read the full article → from More detail on Police Chief’s leave and leaving (Updated)
Police Chief out under “Mutual Agreement” (Updated – Minutes released)
This morning the Select Board issued a press release. It announced that Chief Kenneth Paulhus is no longer Southborough’s Police Chief. Read the full article → from Police Chief out under “Mutual Agreement” (Updated – Minutes released)
SFD & Community honor Lisa Thompson
Members of the Southborough Fire Department and others honored Lisa Thompson at her funeral on Friday. A GoFundMe has been created to support her family. Read the full article → from SFD & Community honor Lisa Thompson
First Night of Town Meeting: Debates on Board of Health budget, Northboro Road culvert funding, Neary Feasibility Study and more (Updated)
Over 200 Southborough residents participated in the first night of Annual Town Meeting. Here are my highlights. Read the full article → from First Night of Town Meeting: Debates on Board of Health budget, Northboro Road culvert funding, Neary Feasibility Study and more (Updated)