During the height of Tropical Storm Irene last week, Southborough firefighters Chris Dano and Ken Strong worked 34 hours straight responding to calls of trees and wires down and flooded basements. When not out on the road, which was most of the time, they dozed on army cots at Southborough’s spare Station 2, more garage than fire station. They subsisted on donuts and coffee. But both say they wouldn’t have had it any other way. Read the full article → from Emergency responders say long hours just part of the job during Tropical Storm Irene
Police & Fire
Southborough man arrested after stealing kayaks from Hopkinton State Park
A Southborough man was arrested this week after police said he stole more than 17 kayaks from Hopkinton State Park. The man was tracked down thanks to GPS devices placed in the kayaks. Read the full article → from Southborough man arrested after stealing kayaks from Hopkinton State Park
Fire department logs for the week
What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week
Outside water ban in place through today after fire in pumping station
The Southborough Fire Department responded to a fire at the Boland Pumping Station on Northboro Road yesterday morning. Two engines from Southborough and a ladder truck from Marlborough responded. The fire was quickly knocked down. Read the full article → from Outside water ban in place through today after fire in pumping station
Southborough officials press National Grid for restoration timeline
Southborough officials want answers on when power will be restored to town residents, a majority of whom have been without power since Sunday morning, but National Grid says they don’t yet have a timeline. Read the full article → from Southborough officials press National Grid for restoration timeline
Southborough town officials say no ETA on restoring power, impose mandatory outside water ban
Southborough town officials say no ETA on restoring power, impose mandatory outside water ban Read the full article → from Southborough town officials say no ETA on restoring power, impose mandatory outside water ban
Trees uprooted, power out in Southborough after Tropical Storm Irene
Most of Southborough remains without power this morning after Tropical Storm Irene blew through town yesterday. National Grid says it may be several days before power is fully restored. Read the full article → from Trees uprooted, power out in Southborough after Tropical Storm Irene
LIVE BLOG: Hurricane Irene heads to Southborough
Have your heard? There’s a hurricane headed our way. How powerful Irene will be when she gets here remains to be seen, but Southborough emergency officials say to expect heavy rain and damaging wind. Here is some storm-related info for easy reference: Southborough emergency shelter: At Woodward School, open to all residents Phone numbers for Read the full article → from LIVE BLOG: Hurricane Irene heads to Southborough
Southborough to open emergency shelter tonight at Woodward
In preparation of the effects of Hurricane Irene, the Town of Southborough will be opening an emergency shelter for Southborough residents and families. Read the full article → from Southborough to open emergency shelter tonight at Woodward
Who to call for help during and after Hurricane Irene
Exactly what Irene delivers in terms of rain and wind remain to be seen, but in the event you need assistance during or after the storm, here are some numbers that might help. Read the full article → from Who to call for help during and after Hurricane Irene
Do you remember Hurricane Bob?
Hurricane Irene is drawing some comparisons to Hurricane Bob, which roared through the Metrowest region 20 years ago this month. Read the full article → from Do you remember Hurricane Bob?
Latest predictions show Irene passing closer to Southborough
Southborough Emergency Management Director of Operations Neal Aspesi said Hurricane Irene is moving faster and tracking closer to Southborough than previously thought. The revised path could mean even more rain and wind for us. Read the full article → from Latest predictions show Irene passing closer to Southborough
Southborough fire chief urges caution in advance of Hurricane Irene
Fire Chief John Mauro, Jr. issued the following statement on Hurricane Irene, which forecasters say will hit Massachusetts on Sunday Read the full article → from Southborough fire chief urges caution in advance of Hurricane Irene
Southborough officials preparing for Hurricane Irene
As Hurricane Irene continues to make its way up the coast, Southborough officials are preparing for what could be a major wind and rain event on Sunday. Read the full article → from Southborough officials preparing for Hurricane Irene