Fay School shared news about a new ropes course they built on campus. This one is designed to help out our Town firefighters. Read the full article → from Fay opening new rope course to firefighters
Fay opening new rope course to firefighters
Police & Fire
BOS to evaluate public safety building needs vs $20M estimate & talking to St. Mark’s about land
This week, the Board of Selectmen were briefed on the public safety building project. 3 out of 4 presented options required acquiring land from St. Mark’s School. The “very preliminary” price tags for all construction options was around $20 million. Read the full article → from BOS to evaluate public safety building needs vs $20M estimate & talking to St. Mark’s about land
Cars smashed into in Northborough and Westborough
Be warned. Thefts reported in neighboring towns. Read the full article → from Cars smashed into in Northborough and Westborough
Roundup: Primate center, memorial, and an arrest and conviction
I’ve been so wrapped up in holiday events that I missed sharing some Southborough news. Here’s my latest roundup of stories. Read the full article → from Roundup: Primate center, memorial, and an arrest and conviction
Police logs (11/14/15-11/20/15): Road rage and non-emergency calls
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (11/14/15-11/20/15): Road rage and non-emergency calls
Police logs (11/9-11/13/15)
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (11/9-11/13/15)
Police logs: Hit & Run investigations underway
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs: Hit & Run investigations underway
Free “Home Alone” safety class and Red Cross Babysitting
In November, the Recreation Department is offering two important course for tweens/teens. One is for kids getting too old for a babysitter. The other is for ones who are ready to become one. Read the full article → from Free “Home Alone” safety class and Red Cross Babysitting
Police news and logs: Knife wielding resident; highly suspicious activity
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police news and logs: Knife wielding resident; highly suspicious activity
Police news and logs (10/15-10/18/15): Tenant dispute and agressive solicitor, resident arrest for assualt, and fantasy football investigation
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
SFD program to help residents reduce risk of serious stovetop fires
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
Controversy over safety fixes at Parmenter and Pine Hill intersection
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
Southborough judged the 15th “safest city” in the state (Updated)
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)
BOS votes on Fire Station, public safety complex, and sidewalk commitee
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