The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police news and logs (10/15-10/18/15): Tenant dispute and agressive solicitor, resident arrest for assualt, and fantasy football investigation
Last week, the Community Advocate ran a story on a safety program the Southborough Fire Department began at Colonial Gardens. Using grant funds, firefighters have begun installing safety devices in some of the units.
In addition to sharing the news, I wanted to find out how readers could take advantage of the program for themselves. Read the full article → from SFD program to help residents reduce risk of serious stovetop fires
The Department of Public Works responded to a neighborhood request to improve safety issues at Parmenter and Pine Hill road. But the fixes being implemented are sparking disagreement. Read the full article → from Controversy over safety fixes at Parmenter and Pine Hill intersection
This month, Safewise home security published its list of the 50 safest cities in Massachusetts based on crime reports. Our town was ranked at #15. Read the full article → from Southborough judged the 15th “safest city” in the state (Updated)
Last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting was heavily focused on town infrastructure.
Selectmen filled out committees for a potential new public safety complex and prioritizing sidewalk projects in town.They also awarded close to $90,000 in design and construction contracts.
Much of that cost was acknowledged as possibly redundant, but also deemed necessary. Read the full article → from BOS votes on Fire Station, public safety complex, and sidewalk commitee
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (9/24 – 9/29/15): Road rage leads to Assault & Battery charges; and bike vs. vehicle
Since we no longer have the Fire Department logs to update us, I like to share the SFD’s Facebook posts on occasion. They don’t cover every call, but pictures supposedly speak a thousand words! This week, I’m also sharing photos submitted by a reader from the accident scene on Middle Road. Read the full article → from Fire Department news: Camper fire, training and equipment, good family news, and accident pics
Southborough Emergency Management asked me to share a warning. With expected rain deluges today and tomorrow, there is reasonable concern for flooded basements. And as we approach the weekend they are keeping an eye on potential for flash flooding of streets. Read the full article → from Southborough Emergency warns of potential for flooding
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (9/16-9/20/15): Attempted break-in; another OUI results in crash and injury
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (9/11-9/15/15)
It’s the second time in less than a month that a Southborough Police Officer was a victim of a car crash on Route 9. Read the full article → from Another accident involving police cruiser results in injuries
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (9/6 – 9/10): Ex-employee won’t leave; Prisoners won’t return
The latest logs from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (9/1 – 9/5/15): Ring and run, a hypodermic needle, and nine accidents
Southborough Wicked Local reports that a bicyclist was injured after ending up in a “ditch about 30 feet into the woods” on Northborough Road. Read the full article → from Injured cyclists and safe roads reminder