Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Open thread: Share your thoughts on Chief Webber

November 12, 2008 04:20:00 PM

A couple of My Southborough readers have offered their thoughts on Chief Webber’s passing (here and here), so I decided to create a dedicated spot for your comments. Share your stories about the Chief or offer your condolences by leaving a comment below (click the Comments link at the end of this post). I’ll pass […]

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Around town today

November 12, 2008 02:58:00 PM

Southborough flags were at half mast, and black draped the doors of the Police Station today in honor of Police Chief Webber.

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Funeral arrangements for Chief Webber

November 12, 2008 01:05:00 PM

Southborough Police Chief William Webber passed away yesterday from pancreatic cancer. Calling hours will be held Friday, Nov. 14, from 2:00 to 8:00 pm at the Morris Funeral Home, Main Street, Southborough. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday morning at St. Mary’s Church in Milford (19 Winter St.). Update: Portions of Main St. (Route […]

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Breaking: Police Chief Webber loses battle with cancer

November 12, 2008 09:34:00 AM

Southboroughnews.com is reporting that Southborough Police Chief William H. Webber passed away last night after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 53. I’ll post more details as they become available. Update: The Metrowest Daily News just posted an article on Chief Webber. Update: Leave your thoughts and condolences on the open thread.

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Tonight it’s the boys’ turn

November 12, 2008 09:30:00 AM

As posted earlier, the Algonquin girls soccer team is on its way to the Division I championships thanks to a win over Shrewsbury last night. Tonight the boys soccer team gets its chance in a semifinal match against Marlborough. In my days at Algonquin (way back when), the soccer rivalry with Marlborough was huge, and […]

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Algonquin girls soccer going to the finals

November 12, 2008 09:17:00 AM

Southborough’s Sarah Dahlstrom attempts a shot during Algonquin’s 2-1 win over Shrewsbury. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) With their first defeat of Shrewsbury in two years, the Algonquin girls soccer team last night secured their place in the Division I championship game. The Tomahawks eked out out a 2-1 victory with goals by senior Samantha […]

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Grant provides solar lights for flagpole

November 12, 2008 06:01:00 AM

Thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Southborough has new solar lighting illuminating the flag pole in front of the Fire Station. The program provides a free solar‐powered lighting system for illuminating a monument, flagpole, or small sitting area. The solar lighting was installed this weekend by volunteers from the International Brotherhood of […]

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