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SHERBORN – Former Sherborn Police Chief Richard Thompson said the allegations used against him by the town to fire him in October have made him “unemployable” to ever work in law enforcement again. “This has been an extremely trying experience,” said Thompson on Friday. “I’ve dealt with and fought cancer twice in my life. Without question, this was far more taxing on myself and my family, my friends and my colleagues. I’ve never been more uncomfortable, sick to my stomach, embarrassed belittled.” Through his attorney Joseph Sulman, Thompson filed a lawsuit in Middlesex Super...

Sherborn awaits updates on coronavirus vaccine Sarah Freedman, Correspondent             SHERBORN -- At the Jan. 21 Sherborn Select Board meeting, Board of Health Chairwoman Daryl Beardsley provided a progress report on what was going on in the state and town of Sherborn in terms of the COVID-19 vaccine, and the phases in which people could expect to receive one.             She said the number-one question the board gets asked is about COVID-19 vaccinations. She noted there are links to the Department of Public Health website so residents can stay up-to-date on the iss...

Sherborn Police Chief Search Committee to seek public safety consultant Sarah Freedman, Correspondent SHERBORN -- With Lieutenant David Bento voted in as the appointed interim police chief at the Dec. 3 Select Board meeting, the newly created Police Chief Search Committee is hard at work to find a permanent candidate for the position.             The eight-member committee includes Select Board members Eric Johnson and George Morrill, who is chairing it; Chuck Yon, Paul DeRensis and Jeff Waldron; Fire Chief Zach Ward, Vicki Rellas from the Personnel Board, who serves as vice chair,...

Bento named Sherborn's interim police chief; search committee formed Wicked Local Editor's Note: The following was submitted by the town of Sherborn. Lt. David Bento was appointed as interim chief unanimously at the Select Board’s meeting of Dec. 3. The appointment became effective Dec. 4 and carries with it all of the “strong chief” authority, with some minor nuances of Select Board inclusion on certain personnel actions (as detailed in the agreement). The Sherborn Police Officers Association has been notified and its support of Interim Chief Bento and the department is requested. Also...