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In his own words: Chief Mauro on the late Chief Webber

November 14, 2008 05:51:00 AM

Police Chief William Webber (Photo from boston.com) “The thing about Billy is he always had a smile.” That’s how Southborough Fire Chief John Mauro started our conversation about Police Chief William Webber who passed away earlier this week. Chief Mauro first met Chief Webber when Webber joined the Southborough Police Department in 1980. Here, in

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A timeline of Chief Webber’s career

November 13, 2008 10:17:00 AM

I have to admit I was not a Southborough resident during the majority of Chief Webber’s tenure, but I am nonetheless touched by his passing. To acknowledge his contributions to the town of Southborough, I compiled this timeline of his career with the police department. July 1980 Started with the Southborough Police Department as a

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Obituary for Chief Webber

November 13, 2008 05:51:00 AM

An obituary for Police Chief William Webber has been posted on legacy.com. You can view it here. Chief Webber was a Southborough resident, but was raised in Milford, and both towns will pay tribute to him. Calling hours will be held on Friday at Morris Funeral Home in Southborough, while the funeral will take place

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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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Chief Webber undergoing treatment

September 4, 2008 08:00:00 PM

From the Southborough Police Department website: “Our Police Chief, Bill Webber, is currently going through chemo therapy and radiation treatments for pancreatic cancer. Please keep the Chief in your thoughts and prayers.” Update: Chief Webber lost his battle to cancer on Tuesday, November 11.

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