Lots of false alarms in the logs this week — from alarm systems, to smoke detectors, to carbon monoxide detectors. Check out all the action in the latest fire log. Read the full article → from Latest from the fire department
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Weekly fire department log posted
From smoke scares to gas leaks, find out what your fire department has been up to by reading the latest logs. Read the full article → from Weekly fire department log posted
Route 9 crash from last week
It was an unlucky Friday the 13th for one driver involved in a single-car accident on Route 9 at Central Street. The driver collided with the center divider on Route 9 just after 10:00 pm. He was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Debris from the impact closed two lanes of Route 9 Read the full article → from Route 9 crash from last week
What the Fire Department has been up to
Each week the Fire Department sends me their activity log, but this is the first time I’ve posted it. So, what do you think? Should this become a weekly My Southborough feature? Read through the log and then take the poll at the bottom of the post. (If you’re reading this via email or RSS, Read the full article → from What the Fire Department has been up to
Roads were slick yesterday
We didn’t see much in terms of quantity from yesterday’s snowfall, but it was still enough to cause problems on the roads. The Southborough Fire Department responded to two weather-related accidents yesterday afternoon. Only minor injuries were reported. Conveniently for emergency responders, both accidents occurred within a half-mile of the Fire Station. The car below Read the full article → from Roads were slick yesterday
Two weather-related accidents yesterday
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
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