Last week, MetroWest Daily News posted a story about female firefighters in our region. According to the article, “Southborough is something of an anomaly”. Read the full article → from MWDN’s “Firefighting as a woman in Metrowest” highlights SFD
Police & Fire
NSBORO Schools responds to Northborough shooting
For those of you don’t receive the Northborough-Southborough Public School messages, I’m sharing the messages from the Superintendent and Principal about the shooting at a party in Northborough that resulted in the death of a Bellingham teenager. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools responds to Northborough shooting
SPD announces “Blue Envelope” program
Southborough police are part of collaborative to make interactions with drivers with autism safer
The SPD is announcing that they have adopted the state’s “Blue Envelope” program, specifically to help drivers with autism have safer interactions during any traffic stops. Read the full article → from SPD announces “Blue Envelope” program
SPD: Arrested suspects believed to be responsible for past Southborough break-in
The Southborough Police Department is sharing news that they believe a Southborough home burglarized this winter was part of a string of burglaries that targeted Indian and South Asian families. Read the full article → from SPD: Arrested suspects believed to be responsible for past Southborough break-in
Avoid East Main St near Overlook this morning
The SPD is warning drivers to avoid an area of East Main St this morning. Read the full article → from Avoid East Main St near Overlook this morning
Foxborough Captain selected to be Southborough’s new Fire Chief
The Select Board unanimously chose Andrew Puntini from the three finalists.
Pending a successful contract negotiations and full background check — Southborough’s next Fire Chief will be Andrew Puntini of Ashland. Read the full article → from Foxborough Captain selected to be Southborough’s new Fire Chief
Fatal accident on Main Street (Updated)
The section of Route 30 is still closed this morning and more details were made available on yesterday’s fatal car crash at 103 Main Street. (I accidentally reversed two digits last night.) Read the full article → from Fatal accident on Main Street (Updated)
Fire Chief candidate interviews video is posted
Last night, the Select Board interviewed three candidates for Southborough’s Fire Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief candidate interviews video is posted
Fire Chief candidate interviews tonight (Updated)
The Select Board will interview three candidates at an in-person only meeting.
This agenda initially flew under my radar. Tonight, the Select Board is scheduled to interview three candidates for Southborough’s Fire Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief candidate interviews tonight (Updated)
Charges against Parry reduced and continued for potential dismissal
Through a plea agreement accepted by the court last week, Parry is now only being charged with a misdemeanor, and the case Continued without a Finding for 6 months (with some restrictions). Read the full article → from Charges against Parry reduced and continued for potential dismissal
Annual Town Meeting votes No on budget decrease, Yes on specific increase
Voters opposed a resident's call to reduce the overall budget by 1% and agreed to another resident's call to fund more emergency communications dispatchers.
On Saturday, Town Meeting voters shot down one resident’s pitch to shave 1% off the overall budget. Soon after, they agreed with another resident’s push to improve public safety by increasing the budget to hire two more dispatchers. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting votes No on budget decrease, Yes on specific increase
Annual Town Meeting recap
Investments in Emergency Communications, a potential Library expansion, the golf course, accessible trails, and more.
Yesterday, a small percentage of Southborough voters agreed to fund improving public safety, pursuing a Library expansion project, investing in Town recreational assets, stabilizing special education budget impacts, preserving the Town’s history and seed money for Tricentennial celebrations. They also enabled pursuit of a solar project at Trottier and agreed to clean up zoning language.
They even weighed in on the Patriot’s decision to fire Bill Belichick! Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting recap
SPD asks residents to report unregistered solicitors offering massages
The Southborough Police issued a warning and update about bizarre incidents in town involving two “young males” allegedly posing as solicitors, offering massages at what sounds like aggressive door-to-door interactions. Read the full article → from SPD asks residents to report unregistered solicitors offering massages
Dispatcher Staffing & Budget up for debate at Town Meeting on Saturday
A Citizen Petitioner will urge voters to increase the budget for public safety emergency communications. The Select Board and Advisory will pitch a plan to study staffing and bring recommendations to Fall Town Meeting.
One of the more controversial items at last year’s Town Meeting is back on the Warrant again this year in a different form.
Citizen’s Petitions are asking voters to increase the Town’s recommended budget to bolster the public safety dispatcher staff. Read the full article → from Dispatcher Staffing & Budget up for debate at Town Meeting on Saturday