Channel 5 News has reported today that State Police were called in after two shotgun shells were found in the school. Read the full article → from WCVB: Police search St. Marks School after shotgun shells found (Updated)
Police & Fire
Fire Chief Recruitment Update
As Southborough’s Fire Chief prepares to head to greener pastures in a month, the Town is working on plans to recruit his replacement and an Interim Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Recruitment Update
Police asking for help investigating burglary
A home on MacNeil Drive was broken into while the owners were away. The Southborough Police are asking the public to report anything suspicious they observed between December 14th and January 2nd. Read the full article → from Police asking for help investigating burglary
Aftermath of the storm
This morning, 352 “customers” are still without power in Southborough due to yesterday’s storm. That translates to a lot more people — about 8% of the town. Read the full article → from Aftermath of the storm
Fire Chief resigning
Chief Achilles will take a position for a theme park in Orlando
Southborough’s Fire Chief, Steven Achilles, will be moving south this winter. According to his announcement, after 38 years working in fire and emergency services (4½ of those in Southbrough), he’ll be taking an administrative position. Read the full article → from Fire Chief resigning
Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
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 Winter parking ban is in effect through March 15th
“Fill a Cruiser” for the Food Pantry – Dec 9
The Southborough Police Association is holding its 3rd annual collection for the holidays
For the third straight year, the Southborough Police Department is holding a collection for the Southborough Food Pantry to help stock them up in time for the holidays. Read the full article → from “Fill a Cruiser” for the Food Pantry – Dec 9
Fire on Flagg Road (Updated)
This afternoon, the Southborough Fire Department and multiple neighboring towns responded to a fire reported at 60 Flagg Road. Read the full article → from Fire on Flagg Road (Updated)
Shop-With-A-Cop
Apply by Dec 13th for kids to participate.
The Southborough Police will again be part of the annual “Shop-With-A-Cop” event. They are encouraging families in need to apply to join them. Read the full article → from Shop-With-A-Cop
Christmas Tree sales
Firefighters will open their annual sale of Christmas trees this weekend, and a local farm is offering "cut your own".
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. Read the full article → from Christmas Tree sales
Southborough man charged for allegedly grabbing Dunkin employee
Southborough Police issued a press release this morning. In it, they announce that a Southborough man has been arrested on charges of an indecent assault for allegedly grabbing a female worker in town. Read the full article → from Southborough man charged for allegedly grabbing Dunkin employee
SPD: Burglar charged for August B&E
Yesterday, the Southborough Police Department posted to Facebook that a Marlborough resident is being charged with the alleged burglary of a Southborough home this summer. Read the full article → from SPD: Burglar charged for August B&E
More Truck v Bridge incidents
Two tractor trailers got jammed under the MBTA crossing twice in the past few days.
A truck hit the River Street bridge again, and again. Read the full article → from More Truck v Bridge incidents
Car dumped into the DPW trash hopper
I missed the big news in town yesterday afternoon posted on social media by Town public safety departments. A car somehow ended up in the big trash pit at the Southborough Transfer Station. Read the full article → from Car dumped into the DPW trash hopper