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
Police & Fire
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
Town Meeting gives thumbs up for joining a Metrowest RECC (Updated)
On Monday night, one of the public opponents who helped pressure the Select Board to withdraw from the Metrowest RECC in 2023, made the board’s case for rejoining it. Voters supported the plan. Read the full article → from Town Meeting gives thumbs up for joining a Metrowest RECC (Updated)
Town Meeting passed all Town-sponsored Articles but only 1 of 2 Petitions
A small number of Southborough voters showed up to the second night of Special Town Meeting to take care of the unfinished business from night one. Here’s my quick recap. Read the full article → from Town Meeting passed all Town-sponsored Articles but only 1 of 2 Petitions
STM Article 16: Adding a new SPD Lieutenant (Updated – again)
Voters will be asked to add another Police Lieutenant position to the budget to help deal with a "staffing crisis".
According to Police Chief Ryan Newell, the Southborough Police Department has a staffing crisis. The SPD has lost eight officers in the last 21 months. And his second in command has an “overwhelming” workload.
To help alleviate the issues, voters will be asked to support funding a new Lieutenant position. Read the full article → from STM Article 16: Adding a new SPD Lieutenant (Updated – again)
Forum on potentially joining a RECC – Tuesday
The Select Board will present their findings and recommendation for regionalizing dispatch services.
At tomorrow night’s Select Board meeting, the board will hold a “public forum” to discuss its plans for potentially regionalizing police and fire dispatch services. Read the full article → from Forum on potentially joining a RECC – Tuesday