Before hiring a new chief for the Fire Department, the Town wants to hear from you. As part of its process, the screening committee announced a forum for public feedback later this month. Read the full article → from Seeking input on new Fire Chief: Forum and alternatives
Police & Fire
Police Updates: Logs and a “90 Mile” marcher

The latest updates and logs from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police Updates: Logs and a “90 Mile” marcher
Weekend Safety alerts and reminders: Weather, clocks, and smoke detectors
I have a couple safety alerts/reminders I’m rounding up into one post. There are severe weather warnings and semi-annual reminders about fire safety. Read the full article → from Weekend Safety alerts and reminders: Weather, clocks, and smoke detectors
Police: Boro Jail Diversion, Full Accreditation, 2nd DARE Officer, scams, logs and other news

The Southborough Police Department made two big announcements recently. So, it’s time for another roundup of SPD news – along with overdue logs. Read the full article → from Police: Boro Jail Diversion, Full Accreditation, 2nd DARE Officer, scams, logs and other news
Southborough man and friend face charges over fired gun

Southborough Police are pressing charges against a resident pil owner and his friend after a pistol was allegedly discharged at Madison Place. Read the full article → from Southborough man and friend face charges over fired gun
Beam raising at the Public Safety Complex

The signed-beam raising to celebrate progress on construction of the new combined police and fire station took place last week. Read the full article → from Beam raising at the Public Safety Complex
Fire Chief Screening Committee Selected
This week, the Board of Selectmen selected who will help them select the next Chief of the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Screening Committee Selected
Breast Cancer Awareness: Volleyball Digs Pink; SPD sporting & selling Pink Patches

National campaigns for Breast Cancer Awareness month are getting local assistance. A promotion by volleyball players reminded me that I should remind you about another group’s “Pink” campaign in swing this fall. Read the full article → from Breast Cancer Awareness: Volleyball Digs Pink; SPD sporting & selling Pink Patches
SWL: Southborough man held for slashing woman’s face
Local media reports that Southborough Police arrested a Southborough man for slashing a knife across the face of a female resident. According to the article, the suspect is being charged with mayhem and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon – a pocket knife. Read the full article → from SWL: Southborough man held for slashing woman’s face
Public Safety Building: Invitations to sign the steel beam and see it installed

The Public Safety Building Committee is inviting the community to two special events. One will take advantage of Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building: Invitations to sign the steel beam and see it installed
Fay employee being held until dangerousness hearing; claims he was joking
The former lead custodian of Fay School appeared in Westborough District Court yesterday. Read the full article → from Fay employee being held until dangerousness hearing; claims he was joking
Fay School employee arrested for making threats
The former lead custodian of Fay School will face charges in court tomorrow for allegedly threatening “members” the school’s “community”. Read the full article → from Fay School employee arrested for making threats
Library closed due to flooding
Due to flooding caused by the severe rainfall this morning, the Southborough Library will be closed until further notice. Read the full article → from Library closed due to flooding
Town seeking volunteers for Fire Chief screening committee (and SWL covers end of an era)
Selectmen are seeking volunteers to help them find a replacement for retiring Fire Chief Joe Mauro. Read the full article → from Town seeking volunteers for Fire Chief screening committee (and SWL covers end of an era)