Southborough Emergency Management is sharing an alert about the forecast snow for Tuesday night. The warning about hazardous driving conditions also points out the weather’s impact on traffic tomorrow night and Wednesday morning. Read the full article → from SEMA: Commutes could be ugly Tues night and Wed morning
Police & Fire
Police: Warrant issued for arrest of “possibly armed and dangerous” suspect; car from 495 didn’t end in fatalities (Updated)
The SPD issued a release this afternoon. It shares that they are looking for a 33 year old man who has been known to sometimes stay in Southborough. Read the full article → from Police: Warrant issued for arrest of “possibly armed and dangerous” suspect; car from 495 didn’t end in fatalities (Updated)
Yesterday’s reported police search was for December armed robbery
If you came across a story that was posted on Metrowest Daily News, you may have (like me) mistakenly assumed that another armed robbery occurred in town yesterday. In fact, the story was referring to a search for a suspect in a previous crime. Read the full article → from Yesterday’s reported police search was for December armed robbery
Police report that underage party on Friday included signs of marijuana and alcohol use
Police issued a press release this afternoon about an incident from Friday night. Read the full article → from Police report that underage party on Friday included signs of marijuana and alcohol use
Saturday/Sunday Storm: Changing snow forecasts; Expect freezing rain and icing
An update from Southborough Emergency Management confirms that while we may have a bad storm in Southborough tomorrow night, the details keep changing. Read the full article → from Saturday/Sunday Storm: Changing snow forecasts; Expect freezing rain and icing
Public Safety Building December Update: 35% complete (?) and clearing up flag confusion
The latest monthly report is out on progress on the big Public Safety Building project. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building December Update: 35% complete (?) and clearing up flag confusion
Ice Safety and Texting 911
The Southborough Fire Department asked me to share some warnings and helpful tips about Ice Safety. While I’m at it, I’m also sharing updated news the department posted about 911. Read the full article → from Ice Safety and Texting 911
Brush burning permits available through May 1 – New procedures for 2019
This year, the process for getting and using Open Air Burning permits has changed again. Read the full article → from Brush burning permits available through May 1 – New procedures for 2019
Fire Chief job reposted with February 8th deadline
Details of the newly reposted job ad and ideal candidate profile for the Southborough Fire Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief job reposted with February 8th deadline
Town seeks to make Fire Chief position more desirable in a hot market
Yesterday, I shared a link to Southborough Wicked Local’s story that the Board of selectmen voted to increase the salary range for a new Fire Chief. But that was buried under another headline and deserves it’s own post. Especially, since that failed to capture some things I felt were worth detailing. Read the full article → from Town seeks to make Fire Chief position more desirable in a hot market
Police logs and updates: Pink Patch Success, a retiring neighbor, and more
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs and updates: Pink Patch Success, a retiring neighbor, and more
Gulf station held up Sunday night
The Southborough Police are investigating the armed burglary of a gas station in Town last night. Read the full article → from Gulf station held up Sunday night
In emergency – call Police/Fire direct instead of 911 (temporarily) – Updated
It seems that Mass Emergency Management is retracting an earlier announcment about a problem that was supposedly fixed. Read the full article → from In emergency – call Police/Fire direct instead of 911 (temporarily) – Updated
Fire Chief job to be re-posted before candidates advance to assessment center (Updated)
The town will be re-advertising for a replacement Fire Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief job to be re-posted before candidates advance to assessment center (Updated)