A hybrid police cruiser was one of the ways that Southborough is using Mass’ Green Communities Program to reduce the Town’s energy/fuel bills while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read the full article → from Green Communities Update: 2021 investments; 5 yrs of investments estimating return of $100K+ in annual savings
This morning, the Board of Health voted to approve a mask mandate covering all “public indoor spaces”. The targeted effective date is this Thursday, January 13th. Read the full article → from Southborough to issue a temporary Mask Mandate (with a few exemptions)
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Police Officer, Crew Coaches, School Psychologist, and more
The Southborough Fire Department is seeking to sell off an inflatable boat, complete with trailer and motor. Read the full article → from SFD inflatable boat up for bid
A driver is being charged with three violations related to crashing into a Southborough home off of Framingham Road. Read the full article → from Alcohol not a factor in crash/fire
A Southborough family lost its home on Saturday morning as a result of a terrible accident. Community members are contributing to a fundraiser to help them cope. Read the full article → from GoFundMe for family displaced by Saturday morning fire caused by car crash
The Southborough Police Department asked me to share a statement about an issue that had many parents concerned. Read the full article → from SPD stressing No Credibility to TikTok threats of violence in schools (Updated)
The annual winter parking ban was approved this week. Read the full article → from Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
Tonight, the Select Board is scheduled to have another conversation with the public safety chiefs about Dispatcher staffing. It’s a reminder that I’m way behind in sharing what our Police and Fire Departments have been up to. Read the full article → from Public Safety Update: Logs, Fires, Crime warnings, Community support and more
On tonight’s Select Board agenda is follow up on a staffing request made by the Chief of Southboough Police earlier this month. Read the full article → from Police seeking approval to hire additional full time Dispatcher
‘m rounding up four articles by local papers this week about our community. Read the full article → from News Roundup: ARHS masks, Fire Chief’s certification requirement downgraded, Golf Course fences, and Resident convicted for selling Adderall
More items were stolen from unlocked cars in Southborough this week. Southborough Police are reminding residents to lock their cars and not leave valuables in them. Read the full article → from Police warn of more thefts from unlocked vehicles
Southborough Firefighters are out at the downtown traffic lights, collecting funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Read the full article → from Firefighters invite drivers to “Fill the Boot” for MDA
A state funded study will look at the potential for a regional public safety dispatch center. Southborough is among the five towns that will be included. Read the full article → from Southborough participating in study on regionalizing police & fire dispatch