Multiple news sources are reporting the fatality in last night’s car crash on Southville Road was a Framingham High School student. Jamoan James, 18, died when the car he was riding in crashed into some trees. The car was registered to him, but it’s not clear if he was driving. Two other Framingham residents, ages Read the full article → from Southville Road crash victim identified as Framingham High student
Police & Fire
Fatal car accident on Southville Road
One person is dead and other is missing after a car crashed into some trees in front of 17 Southville Road last night. Southborough Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the one-car accident at 11:18 pm. Two occupants were extricated using the Jaws of Life. One was transported to UMass Medical Center and one to Read the full article → from Fatal car accident on Southville Road
Small fire on Wildwood Drive fills basement with smoke
Yet another fire incident. This time in a home on Wildwood Drive. A sump pump in the basement of the home caught fire on Sunday evening and filled the basement with smoke. The fire was extinguished and the sump pump removed. No injuries were reported. As in the incident on Friday, an aerial truck from Read the full article → from Small fire on Wildwood Drive fills basement with smoke
Fire Department responds to carbon monoxide leak, house fire
Southborough firefighters work on a mattress after it caught fire in a bedroom at 10 Winter St. in Southborough Friday afternoon. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) The busy week for the Fire Department continued on Friday. In addition to the pedestrian accident I posted about previously, Southborough fire crews responded to two other significant incidents Read the full article → from Fire Department responds to carbon monoxide leak, house fire
More details on pedestrian hit on Main St.
Fire Chief John Mauro passed along the following: A 49 year old Southborough resident was transported to U-Mass Hospital in Worcester after a 5:25 pm collision between her and a car in front of Mauro’s Market. The car was traveling eastbound when the collision occurred. Main Street was closed to traffic for approximately 15 minutes Read the full article → from More details on pedestrian hit on Main St.
Breaking news: Woman reportedly struck by car on Main St.
Driving downtown this evening I found Main St. in front of Mauro’s Market blocked by patrol cars. No traffic was being let through. An observer told me a woman had been hit by a car and was taken away by ambulance. I don’t have any more details at the moment, but will pass them along Read the full article → from Breaking news: Woman reportedly struck by car on Main St.
Southborough man tied to drug operation
A Southborough man was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges he was part of a drug operation outside of Atlanta. The 29-year-old is alleged to have collaborated with street gang members to sell cocaine out of a business he was affiliated with. More details here from the Metrowest Daily News and here from Read the full article → from Southborough man tied to drug operation
Busy week for the fire department
It’s been quite a week for the Southborough Fire Department. Here’s a recap: Friday, 10/31: A driver backed into the side of the Wendy’s on Rte 9. No injuries reported. Pictures and more details here. Saturday, 11/1: A malfunctioning oil burner filled a commercial building on Southville Rd with smoke. No injuries reported. Pictures and Read the full article → from Busy week for the fire department
Wendy’s drive-thru … literally
(Photo from the Southborough Fire Department) A teenager backed her car into the Wendy’s on Rte 9 on Friday. There were no injuries, but the building sustained some damage. More photos from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Wendy’s drive-thru … literally
Police say the Algonquin evacuation went well
Appearing before the Northborough Board of Selectmen last night, Northborough Police Chief Mark K. Leahy said he was pleased with how the evacuation of Algonquin went earlier this week. Chief Leahy credited good communication among all who responded to the threat, which included personnel from Southborough. More in this article from the Worcester Telegram & Read the full article → from Police say the Algonquin evacuation went well
Algonquin bomb scare suspect is from Southborough
According to Metrowest Daily News, the juvenile suspect in yesterday’s bomb scare that evacuated Algonquin is from Southborough. Police have not released the suspect’s name. Northborough police intend to press charges against the teen who admited he was responsible for the hand-written note which he also said was a hoax. Related stories: Police say the Read the full article → from Algonquin bomb scare suspect is from Southborough
More details on the Algonquin threat
Superintendent Charles Gobron sent an update to Algonquin parents this evening via the automated telephone system. Here’s what we’ve learned about the evacuation earlier today. Northborough police and fire investigators searched the building and found no “devices.” Southborough, Westborough, and state police aided the search. After further investigation, Northborough police determined the threat was a Read the full article → from More details on the Algonquin threat
Breaking: Algonquin students sent home after threat
Students at Algonquin were sent home shortly after 11 a.m. today in response to a written threat. Not many details are available at this point, but you can read what’s known in this article by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Update: More details here. Read the full article → from Breaking: Algonquin students sent home after threat
I know chickens cross the road, but turtles?
From the police log for October 1: 4:58 p.m.- Police received a report of a large turtle blocking traffic in the middle of Central Street. Police responded and removed the turtle. Read the full article → from I know chickens cross the road, but turtles?