From the comfort of my couch, yesterday’s storm didn’t seem so bad. But apparently, it was enough to cause some issues on the roads. The Southborough Fire Department responded to two motor vehicle accidents yesterday – one on I-90 and another on Southville Road. Both accidents were attributed to winter weather. Shortly after noon, firefighters Read the full article → from Two weather-related accidents yesterday
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Fire department responds to two chimney fires this weekend
You’ve had your chimney swept recently, right? The Southborough Fire Department responded to two chimney fires in the span of just four hours this weekend – one in Southborough and one in Hopkinton. The one in Southborough happened on Garrison Lane (off Oregon Road) just after midnight on Sunday. The occupants had extinguished the fire Read the full article → from Fire department responds to two chimney fires this weekend
Icy roads cause problems during Wednesday’s commute
Turns out I wasn’t the only one to encounter icy roads in Southborough on Wednesday. Several cars found themselves off the road during the morning commute. No major injuries were reported. Here are some photos courtesy of the Southborough Fire Department. A three-vehicle crash on Framingham Road at the peak of the morning rush-hour. The Read the full article → from Icy roads cause problems during Wednesday’s commute
Serious accident today on Parkerville Road
A 21 year-old Southborough man was transported to UMass Medical Center after the car he was driving crashed into trees on Parkerville Road just north of Skylar Drive (map). The accident occurred around 4:30 pm today. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free the man. No information was available on the cause of the Read the full article → from Serious accident today on Parkerville Road
One less snow plow on the roads
Photo courtesy of the Southborough Fire Department A snow plow caught fire this morning on Route 495 South at Simarano Drive. The Southborough Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire within minutes. There were no injuries, but the truck sustained heavy damage. Up to two lanes were closed during the incident and traffic was slow Read the full article → from One less snow plow on the roads
Save the Date: Southborough Fire Ball
Mark your calendars and book your babysitters. The Southborough Fire Ball, a fundraiser for a new aerial ladder truck for the Southborough Fire Department, will be held on Saturday, March 7th at the Best Western Royal Plaza in Marlborough. There will be cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and dancing. Tickets are $100 per person. All proceeds Read the full article → from Save the Date: Southborough Fire Ball
We’ve all forgotten how to drive in this stuff
A car on its side on Main Street. (Photo courtesy of the Southborough Fire Department) At least if the morning commute is any indication. The fire department responded to three crashes in quick succession this morning: 6:55 am (Main Street): Vehicle rolled onto its side7:05 am (Gilmore Road): Pick-up truck on side7:24 am (Main Street Read the full article → from We’ve all forgotten how to drive in this stuff
Second car involved in fatal crash on Southville Road
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette is reporting that a second car was involved in the accident on Soutville Road last week that killed a Framingham High student. The driver of the second car allegedly fled the scene. He will be was arraigned on vehicular homicide charges today. More in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Update: Read the full article → from Second car involved in fatal crash on Southville Road
Fire damages house on Woodbury Road
A fire that began in a first-floor laundry room damaged a house at 27 Woodbury Road on Sunday. No injuries were reported and the house is still habitable. The fire was reported at around 6:30 pm on Sunday. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke in the house and a fire in the first-floor laundry room. Read the full article → from Fire damages house on Woodbury Road
Rollover accident on Route 9
An SUV rolled over on Route 9 east at Woodland Road shortly after 4:00 pm on Saturday. Two occupants were taken to Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham with non-life-threatening injuries. When emergency crews arrived, one person was still inside the car, while another had already climbed out. Both were treated at the scene and then Read the full article → from Rollover accident on Route 9
High-speed chase ends in crash on Route 9
It was a wild – and dangerous – night on Route 9. According to the Metrowest Daily News, a man stole a car in Framingham after beating up the woman who owned it. That led to a high-speed chase along a very crowded Route 9 westbound from Framingham into Southborough. Details are sketchy, but apparently Read the full article → from High-speed chase ends in crash on Route 9
Flooded basements, downed power lines in Southborough
Flooding on Boston Road (photo courtesy of the Southborough Fire Department) While we didn’t get the ice that towns to our west did, the Fire Department stayed plenty busy today as a result of what we did get. The department responded to multiple calls about flooded basements and some downed power lines. Fire Chief John Read the full article → from Flooded basements, downed power lines in Southborough
Police have lead on missing man from Southville Road crash
Interim Police Chief Jane Moran told the Metrowest Daily News they have a “pretty good lead” on the fourth occupant of the Southville Road car crash that killed Framingham High student Jamoan James on Monday night. The man walked away from the scene before police arrived and is believed to have been picked up by Read the full article → from Police have lead on missing man from Southville Road crash
Speed was a factor in fatal crash on Southville Road
Police have concluded that speed was a factor in the accident that claimed the life of a Framingham High student on Monday night, and that comes as no surprise to those who live along Southville Road. “It’s a terrible tragedy, but it solidifies our long time issue with the speeding traffic along Southville Road,” said Read the full article → from Speed was a factor in fatal crash on Southville Road