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 Read the full article → from A timeline of Chief Webber’s career
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Obituary for Chief Webber
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 Read the full article → from Obituary for Chief Webber
Open thread: Share your thoughts on Chief Webber
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 Read the full article → from Open thread: Share your thoughts on Chief Webber
Around town today
Southborough flags were at half mast, and black draped the doors of the Police Station today in honor of Police Chief Webber. Read the full article → from Around town today
Funeral arrangements for Chief Webber
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 Read the full article → from Funeral arrangements for Chief Webber
Breaking: Police Chief Webber loses battle with cancer
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. Read the full article → from Breaking: Police Chief Webber loses battle with cancer
Grant provides solar lights for flagpole
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 Read the full article → from Grant provides solar lights for flagpole
How to calculate your property tax for 2009
Last week I told you know about the 9% increase in property taxes for FY09. So what does that mean for your tax bill? Here’s how to determine how much you’ll pay this year. First, you need to know what your house is assessed for. The Southborough Assessors Office has posted the latest assessments on Read the full article → from How to calculate your property tax for 2009
What’s on the agenda tonight?
A total of five different town committees hold meetings tonight. Here are some of the topics they’ll cover. The Zoning Board of Appeals tackles the Woodland Meadows 40B … again. Tonight’s meeting is a continuation of a public hearing from last month. The Conservation Commission has concerns about the proposed 4-story condo development and has Read the full article → from What’s on the agenda tonight?
Have a look at early plans for the new police station
Yesterday I posted about options for a new police station. At their meeting on Monday, the Board of Selectmen came out in favor of a single-story plan. Town Planner Vera Kolias sent me preliminary floor plans for the proposed 1-story building. She stressed that they’re just conceptual, and there’s still much work left to do. Read the full article → from Have a look at early plans for the new police station
Red, blue, or a little of both?
Last week I wondered whether Southborough was a blue town or a red town. The answer (I think) is we’re blue, but not as blue as the rest of the state. In almost all races, Democrats carried the day in Southborough. The exception to the all-Democrats-all-the-time rule was Steven Levy in the Middlesex & Worcester Read the full article → from Red, blue, or a little of both?
Selectmen lend support to new police station
The Facilities Committee briefed the Board of Selectmen Monday night on options for a new police station. There are two on the table. Option 1 would construct a new 1-story building behind and adjoining the existing Fire Station. At over 12,000 square feet, preliminary estimates have the project coming in at $7.1 million. The existing Read the full article → from Selectmen lend support to new police station
Overheard at the library today
“I never said a prayer for a president before, but I said a prayer for Barack Obama last night.” I think he’s going to need it. Read the full article → from Overheard at the library today
Southborough backs Obama
Southborough played it’s part in this historic election by backing Barack Obama with 56% of its votes. McCain got 42%, and the remaining 2% went to third-party candidates. The Southborough numbers for Obama were a bit lower than the statewide average of 62% (as of this morning with 97% of precincts reporting). The Boston Globe Read the full article → from Southborough backs Obama