After a few days of laying low, our resident black bear has made another appearance tonight, this time on the south side of town. Read the full article → from More bear sightings in Southborough
Police & Fire
First lieutenant appointed to Southborough police force
While commending both candidates in the running for a promotion to Southborough’s first-ever position of police lieutenant, the Board of Selectmen last night unanimously threw their support behind former Sergeant Sean James. Read the full article → from First lieutenant appointed to Southborough police force
Donate supplies for tornado victims at the Southborough Fire Department through Thursday
Members of the Southborough Fire Department headed to Springfield after the devastating tornadoes last week to help the disaster response. Now they’re helping in another way. Read the full article → from Donate supplies for tornado victims at the Southborough Fire Department through Thursday
MWDN: Men charged with stealing scrap metal in Southborough
Apparently stealing scrap metal in Southborough doesn’t pay. For the second time in as many months, Southborough police nabbed would-be metal thieves, this time at the old Capasso Farms on Framingham Road. Read the full article → from MWDN: Men charged with stealing scrap metal in Southborough
Selectmen choose James, DeLuca, and Widdis for police promotions
The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night unanimously chose Sean James to be Southborough’s first-ever police lieutenant. Read the full article → from Selectmen choose James, DeLuca, and Widdis for police promotions
Selectmen to decide on police promotions tonight
In what they have said will be a “difficult decision,” the Board of Selectmen will vote to promote three members of the Southborough Police Department tonight. The promotions come after a round of interviews last week. Read the full article → from Selectmen to decide on police promotions tonight
No more reports of black bear in Southborough
No telling if the black bear spotted on Saturday enjoyed his stay in Southborough or not, but he has apparently moved on. The Southborough Police Department says they have not had any reports of bear sightings since Saturday. Read the full article → from No more reports of black bear in Southborough
Breaking news: Black bear sighted in downtown Southborough – UPDATED
A black bear was spotted in downtown Southborough this morning at around 10:00 am. Southborough Police said the bear was first seen on School Street. It then made its way to the Police Station (of all places!). It was last spotted on Marlboro Road headed toward Marlborough. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Black bear sighted in downtown Southborough – UPDATED
‘Unconventional’ questions take center stage in police officer interviews
There were some relatively standard questions asked this week of the six candidates for promotion in the Southborough Police Department. Questions about leadership style, goals for the department, and the like. And then there were the not-so-standard ones. Read the full article → from ‘Unconventional’ questions take center stage in police officer interviews
Selectmen to decide on lieutenant, sergeant promotions next week
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
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