According to the Community Advocate, the Southborough Police have pressed charges against a driver who was allegedly high speed racing another driver on Route 9. Read the full article → from CA: Driver charged with racing on Rte 9
Police & Fire
SPD announces abandoned search. Chief answers questions about staffing issues
The Southborough Police issued an unusual press release.

The Southborough Police Department issued a press release on an incident yesterday evening. It involved a manhunt that was ultimately abandoned when officers had to respond to another emergency call. Read the full article → from SPD announces abandoned search. Chief answers questions about staffing issues
NSPAC Meeting with Police Chiefs — April 10
The Special Ed. parent group's next meeting will include a discussion about crisis intervention, safety protocols, and more.

The Northborough Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) is inviting the public to its General Meeting a week from Thursday. This time, the featured discussion will be with the Southborough and Northborough Police Chiefs. Read the full article → from NSPAC Meeting with Police Chiefs — April 10
Town Meeting to ask for 7.7% 7.5% increase for 2026 taxes (Updated- Again)
A look at this year's budget drivers: public safety staffing, employee health insurance, and school budgets

Updated (3/26/25 10:19 am): Since initially posting this story, I discovered that the Town has posted new budget documents. I’ve updated the story to reflect new figures.
At the Annual Town Meeting in just under two weeks, the Select Board is expected to ask voters to pass a budget that would create an estimated 7.47% increase in homeowner’s tax bills next year. It’s the largest spike since this blog has been covering Southborough Town government. Read the full article → from Town Meeting to ask for 7.7% 7.5% increase for 2026 taxes (Updated- Again)
Police arrest man for alleged B&E at vacant building
Sharing SPD's news about an arrest at 241 Turnpike Rd. Plus, an update on the business project that had been planned at the site of the former Andrea Restaurant.
Southborough Police issued a press release about an arrest made of a man accused of breaking into a vacant commercial building in Southborough. The building is the former Andrea Restaurant that has been vacant for decades. It’s the site of a delayed project for a luxury car condo at the corner of Rte 9 West and Parkerville Road. Read the full article → from Police arrest man for alleged B&E at vacant building
High winds causing road closures
SPD issued traffic alerts for Oak Hill Road and Walnut Drive, plus Northboro Road between Johnson and Jericho roads
This morning, Southborough Police posted today about two road sections closed due to downed wires. Read the full article → from High winds causing road closures
Police asking residents to check Saturday night security footage for potential evidence

The Southborough Police issued a request for help investigating incidents in the area of Sadie Hutt Lane, Glenwood Road, and Presidential Drive on Saturday night. Read the full article → from Police asking residents to check Saturday night security footage for potential evidence
MetroWest RECC Update: Community forum on Thursday

Tomorrow night, the MetroWest RECC is holding a “Community Update” on the future regional emergency dispatch center for Southborough, Westborough, and Grafton. In addition to the meeting details, I’m also recapping an update on the project from last week’s Select Board Meeting. Read the full article → from MetroWest RECC Update: Community forum on Thursday
Messy Forecast and Winter parking ban
Until March 15th, there is no parking on the street overnight (or during snowstorms or "ice events").

The annual winter parking ban was approved last night. Read the full article → from Messy Forecast and Winter parking ban
Select Board approves signing Metrowest RECC agreement

On Tuesday night, the Select Board voted to sign an amended agreement with Westborough and Grafton to form a public safety dispatch center. Read the full article → from Select Board approves signing Metrowest RECC agreement
Make plans for buying your Christmas Tree (Updated-again)

As soon as Thanksgiving is behind us, many residents will want to spruce up their homes for their next big holiday. Here are the options in town, including one that’s getting an early start. Read the full article → from Make plans for buying your Christmas Tree (Updated-again)
SPD: Car Break-ins reported
Police are asking residents in two areas of town to check their cars and security footage

Southborough Police are asking residents in the area of Maple Crest Drive and Pinecone Lane, plus Meadow Lane, to check any vehicles that were parked outside last night.
The neighborhoods were among those in the region to report items were stolen from their cars last night. To help with the investigation, they are also seeking anything helpful that may have been caught on overnight security footage. Read the full article → from SPD: Car Break-ins reported
Rec invites voting on Trunk or Treat Movie

Southborough Recreation will be bringing the Outdoor Movie back to their Trunk or Treat event on Saturday October 26th. On Friday, they opened a survey, asking the community to pick the movie. Read the full article → from Rec invites voting on Trunk or Treat Movie
Fire Dept Open House at Heritage Day
Live Demos, Tours, and more

SFD is inviting the public to its Open House, with live demos and other fun, on Heritage Day Read the full article → from Fire Dept Open House at Heritage Day