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
Police & Fire
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
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)