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)
Police & Fire
Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
The annual winter parking ban was approved this week. Read the full article → from Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
Public Safety Update: Logs, Fires, Crime warnings, Community support and more
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
Police seeking approval to hire additional full time Dispatcher
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
News Roundup: ARHS masks, Fire Chief’s certification requirement downgraded, Golf Course fences, and Resident convicted for selling Adderall
‘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
Police warn of more thefts from unlocked vehicles
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
Firefighters invite drivers to “Fill the Boot” for MDA
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
Southborough participating in study on regionalizing police & fire dispatch
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
Town phones temporarily down: Call 9-1-1 for emergencies (Updated)
This afternoon, the phone lines went down for most of the Town’s municipal buildings. That includes the Public Safety Station and Town Hall. Read the full article → from Town phones temporarily down: Call 9-1-1 for emergencies (Updated)
Northborough house fire: One fatality; Southborough firefighter hospitalized for minor injuries/heat exhaustion
A house fire around the corner from Algonquin Regional High School resulted in one “male fatality” and a hospitalized Southborough firefighter. Read the full article → from Northborough house fire: One fatality; Southborough firefighter hospitalized for minor injuries/heat exhaustion
September 11 Ceremony next weekend
The Fire and Police Departments will be holding a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at the Public Safety Building’s Memorial Saturday September 11, 2021. Read the full article → from September 11 Ceremony next weekend
MWDN: Stolen car leads to a police chase, dog bite and an arrest, with another person on the run
The report of a car stolen in Ashland this week led to a police chase involving Southborough Police. Read the full article → from MWDN: Stolen car leads to a police chase, dog bite and an arrest, with another person on the run
CA: Southborough to consider regional public safety dispatch services
According to the Community Advocate’s coverage, regionalizing police and fire dispatch is now getting a more serious look thanks to looming expenses and state funding priorities. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough to consider regional public safety dispatch services
Preparing for “Henri” to visit this weekend
Southborough Emergency Management is asking residents to prepare and take safety precautions for a potentially big storm. Read the full article → from Preparing for “Henri” to visit this weekend