A frightening incident reported in today’s Metrowest Daily News: Lt. Sean James said police responded to 17 Ted Lane at 6:05 a.m. Saturday after a man reported a confrontation with two men who tried breaking into his house. James said the man awoke to the sound of someone opening his screen door, at which time Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough man uses knife to chase away intruders
Police & Fire
Selectmen to interview additional candidates for fire chief
Two new candidates will be considered for the position of Southborough Fire Chief, the screening committee announced today, and both are current members of the Southborough Fire Department. Captain Joseph Mauro and Lieutenant Christian Dano will be interviewed for the position by the Board of Selectmen at a meeting later this month. Read the full article → from Selectmen to interview additional candidates for fire chief
Southborough public safety chiefs warn against proposed budget cuts
Southborough’s public safety chiefs went before the Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee last night to make the case for a level-service budget for next year. Both Interim Fire Chief Michael Dunne and Police Chief Jane Moran said proposed cuts would harm their already understaffed departments. Read the full article → from Southborough public safety chiefs warn against proposed budget cuts
Fire department logs for the week (1/24/12 – 1/30/12)
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Southborough police log (1/28/12 – 1/29/12): Rabid raccoons and lost lambs
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (1/28/12 – 1/29/12): Rabid raccoons and lost lambs
Southborough firefighters help battle Framingham blaze
Southborough firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire in Framingham last night that heavily damaged a vacant multi-family home, reports the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Southborough firefighters help battle Framingham blaze
Southborough police log (1/23/12 – 1/27/12): Vandalized mailboxes and cows on the tracks
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (1/23/12 – 1/27/12): Vandalized mailboxes and cows on the tracks
Firefighters kick off their annual fundraising drive
Earlier this month the Southborough Police Department warned residents that an organization seeking donations for the police force was a scam. Now the Southborough Fire Department wants residents to know that a group soliciting donations on their behalf is the real thing. Read the full article → from Firefighters kick off their annual fundraising drive
Fire department logs for the week (1/17/12 – 1/23/12)
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Southborough police log (1/20/12 – 1/22/12): A slippery weekend for drivers
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (1/20/12 – 1/22/12): A slippery weekend for drivers
Reverse 911 system now accepts cell phone and other numbers
Since the town started using the system a couple years back, Reverse 911 calls have become an important communication tool for the Southborough Police Department. The police have used the system to warn us about things like home break-ins, road closures, and even a black bear on the loose. Read the full article → from Reverse 911 system now accepts cell phone and other numbers
Fire department logs for the week (1/10/12 – 1/16/12)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (1/10/12 – 1/16/12)
Southborough residents arrested today on drug and weapons charges (UPDATED)
A joint investigation by Southborough and Framingham police, along with state police, led to the arrest of two Southborough residents on multiple drug and weapons charges early this morning. Read the full article → from Southborough residents arrested today on drug and weapons charges (UPDATED)
Brush burning permits available now through May 1
Brush burning season opened yesterday, but before you break out the matches, don’t forget to get your permit. Read the full article → from Brush burning permits available now through May 1