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
Superintendent seeks input from students on new principal
Superintendent Charles Gobron will meet with Algonquin students this afternoon at 2:30 to discuss qualities they would like to see in the new Algonquin principal. Gobron started the search for a new principal after the contract of current principal Ned Gallagher was not renewed for the 2009-2010 school year. Related stories: More on the search Read the full article → from Superintendent seeks input from students on new principal
Algonquin boys make it to the championship
Algonquin’s Jacob Wilson (20) leads the celebration after he scored the Tomahawks’ first goal in their 3-1 win over Marlborough. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) The Algonquin boys soccer team beat Marlborough 3-1 in the Division 1 Central semifinal match. That means, like the girls, they’re headed to the championship round. The details are still Read the full article → from Algonquin boys make it to the championship
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
Tonight it’s the boys’ turn
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 Read the full article → from Tonight it’s the boys’ turn
Algonquin girls soccer going to the finals
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 Read the full article → from Algonquin girls soccer going to the finals
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
Eat local this Thanksgiving
Sure you could go to the grocery store and pick up a perfectly good Butterball for Thanksgiving. But if you want something a little bit special this year, how about a turkey from a local farm? You can get them fresh or frozen, cooked or not. Here are a few options in our area. Out Read the full article → from Eat local this Thanksgiving
Parking increase at Southborough commuter rail station
Starting Saturday, it will cost twice as much to park your car at the Southborough commuter rail station. The rate will increase from $2.00 per day to $4.00 per day. Boston.com reports the increase is in response to fiscal challenges faced by the MBTA. A number of commuter rail riders are unhappy with the rate Read the full article → from Parking increase at Southborough commuter rail station
Algonquin girls soccer play semifinal match tonight
After trouncing Nashoba 4-0 in their quarterfinal match on Sunday, the Algonquin Girls Soccer team takes on Shrewsbury tonight in the Division 1 Central semifinals. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at Foley Stadium in Worcester. Read the full article → from Algonquin girls soccer play semifinal match tonight