Earlier this week selectmen put together the 7-member committee that will search for a new police chief. The committee will serve an advisory role to the Board of Selectmen. They’ll interview candidates and make recommendations on finalists, but selectmen will have final say over who is hired. One of the candidates the committee will most Read the full article → from Selectmen address concerns about police chief search
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Police chief search committee named
Selectmen named the following people to the police chief search committee at their meeting last night: Desiree Aselbekian, a teacher and former school committee member Susan Dargan, current Chairwoman of the Regional School Committee and member of the Southborough School Committee Barbara Murphy, long-time human resources professional and former member of several town boards John Read the full article → from Police chief search committee named
Should the new police chief be required to live in Southborough?
There’s been much talk on the blog in the past few days about the process of finding a new police chief. Should Interim Chief Jane Moran be made an automatic finalist if she chooses to apply for the position? Should we bother to conduct a search at all when selectmen could simply opt to hire Read the full article → from Should the new police chief be required to live in Southborough?
Police chief search process comes under fire
Ever since selectmen first started talking about finding a permanent police chief to replace the late William Webber, they’ve said that Interim Chief Jane Moran would automatically be a finalist should she choose to apply for the position. That decision came under fire last night, in an exchange that got pretty heated. Chairman of the Read the full article → from Police chief search process comes under fire
Searching for a search committee
The Board of Selectmen tonight will interview 15 people who have volunteered to be part of the committee that will search for a permanent police chief. Selectmen aim to appoint a committee of about seven members or so. Some of the volunteers are residents, others are not. Some are regular citizens, and others like School Read the full article → from Searching for a search committee
Help find Southborough’s new police chief
Do you care about law enforcement in Southborough? If so, the Board of Selectmen wants to hear from you. Earlier this month selectmen announced the formation of a search committee that will help find a new permanent police chief for Southborough. But so far, only four candidates have volunteered. “Members of the concerned citizenry, where Read the full article → from Help find Southborough’s new police chief
Volunteers needed for police chief search committee
The Board of Selectmen last week initiated their search for a permanent police chief, and they want your help filling seats on the search committee. While only the selectmen have the authority to hire a police chief, the search committee will be charged with interviewing candidates and providing a list of recommendations. The search committee Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for police chief search committee
Jane Moran will submit her name for police chief
Interim Police Chief Jane Moran told me last night she will submit her name for permanent police chief. Moran, a long time veteran of the police force, was appointed interim chief after the death of Police Chief William Webber last fall. At their meeting last night, the Board of Selectmen talked about the process they’ll Read the full article → from Jane Moran will submit her name for police chief
Town will wait to recruit a new police chief
“Please, just give us a police chief.” That’s what Officer Heath Widdiss asked of the Board of Selectmen at their meeting last night. But Widdiss and the rest of the police department likely will have to wait until late 2009 for a decision on a permanent chief after the board decided to defer the start Read the full article → from Town will wait to recruit a new police chief
Interim police chief appointed
The Board of Selectmen last night unanimously voted to appoint Jane Moran interim police chief in the wake of Police Chief William Webber’s death last month. Interim Chief Moran will assume “all the duties and responsibilities of police chief until further action by the Board,” Chairman Bill Boland said. “We congratulate you and know you’ll Read the full article → from Interim police chief appointed
Media coverage for Police Chief Webber
Police and fire personnel stand at attention in honor of Southborough Police Chief William H. “Billy” Webber during a funeral service, Saturday in Milford. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) Below is a round-up of the coverage given to Police Chief William Webber in the local news media. Noticeably absent is a story from the Boston Read the full article → from Media coverage for Police Chief Webber
Somber Southborough
White doves were released, church bells tolled, and a long line of mourners waited to pay their respects to Southborough Police Chief William Webber who died this week of cancer at the age of 53. A funeral for Chief Webber will be held tomorrow in Milford (click for more details). Related stories: In his own Read the full article → from Somber Southborough
Who’s in charge at the police department?
While Police Chief William Webber was undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, the Board of Selectmen appointed Sgt. Jane Moran as sergeant in charge. Sgt. Moran will continue in that capacity now that the Chief has passed away. Read the full article → from Who’s in charge at the police department?
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