With thunder rumbling in the background, the Board of Selectmen last night interviewed six candidates for promotion in the Southborough Police Department. With what they called a “difficult decision” ahead of them, the board decided to wait a few days before making a decision. Read the full article → from Selectmen to decide on lieutenant, sergeant promotions next week
Police & Fire
Fire engine from Southborough sent to Springfield to aid response
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said severe storms that passed through the state yesterday didn’t cause any damage in Southborough. The same could not be said for Springfield, and last night Southborough sent a crew to the city to help with the emergency response. Read the full article → from Fire engine from Southborough sent to Springfield to aid response
Storms, lightning cause only minor damage in Southborough (with VIDEO)
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said lightning strikes outside two homes caused minor damage last night as a second wave of storms made its way through Southborough. Read the full article → from Storms, lightning cause only minor damage in Southborough (with VIDEO)
Fire department logs for the week (5/24 – 5/30)
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (5/24 – 5/30)
Selectmen to inteview police candidates on Wednesday
Three Southborough police officers will soon be moving up the ranks. On Wednesday selectmen will interview two members of the force for a new lieutenant position. They’ll also interview four officers with the aim of promoting two to the position of sergeant. Read the full article → from Selectmen to inteview police candidates on Wednesday
MWDN: Marlborough nanny found dead in Southborough driveway
A 28-year-old nanny was found dead in the driveway of the Central Street home where she worked this morning, however authorities do not suspect foul play. Read the full article → from MWDN: Marlborough nanny found dead in Southborough driveway
Selectmen agree to increase number of sergeants on police force
Southborough Police Chief Jane Moran told selectmen this week that she has been working on getting the right number of supervisory positions in the Police Department for the past two years, and she’s hopeful that after next week she’ll finally have done it. Read the full article → from Selectmen agree to increase number of sergeants on police force
What the fire department has been up to (5/17 – 5/23)
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to (5/17 – 5/23)
How and when to use the Mass 2-1-1 call-in system
Last week I told you Southborough Selectmen voted to join the Mass 2-1-1 system as another way to disseminate information to residents. This week the Southborough Emergency Management Agency sent along more information on how and when to use the system. Read the full article → from How and when to use the Mass 2-1-1 call-in system
Electrical fire knocks out Verizon service to some residents
An electrical fire in one of Verizon’s cabinets on Turnpike Road has knocked out telephone and Internet access to some residents. Read the full article → from Electrical fire knocks out Verizon service to some residents
Selectmen discuss how to hire a new fire chief
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. has announced he will retire in September after 38 years on the force, and Selectmen last week started talking about the process for hiring his replacement. It’s a process that likely will be quite different from that used to hire Southborough’s police chief in 2009. Read the full article → from Selectmen discuss how to hire a new fire chief
What the fire department has been up to (5/10 – 5/16)
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to (5/10 – 5/16)
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
What the fire department has been up to (4/26 – 5/2)
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to (4/26 – 5/2)