Letter of Thanks

The Bergevine family thanks those who helped with the scholarship fundraiser.

The family of William R. Bergevine wishes to thank the following for their very generous contributions and donations to our recent fundraising event: The Attleboro Lodge of Elks No. 1014, Fat Cat Blue, Araujo Farms, City Wide Disposal, Wetherlaines, Scorpio's, Sangria's, Park Street Pizza, Colonel Blackinton Inn, Bliss Bros., Ugly Dog Books, Briggs Corner Store, Flowers by the Station, Stone E Lea Golf Club, Marion Golf Club, MGA Links at Mamantapett Golf and LaBonte's Auto School.  A special thanks goes to Jack Flanagan and Alison Wood for donating so much time and effort in making this a successful evening. Lastly, we wish to thank all our friends and relatives who purchased tickets and attended the dinner/dance, making the evening very …

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Party Raises Money for Scholarship

The William Bergevine Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to an Attleboro resident who has shown leadership and a commitment to community service.

Dancing, dinner and remembrance were on tap last weekend during an event at the Attleboro Elks Lodge to raise money for the William Bergevine Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was established earlier this year to support local high school students who have demonstrated leadership while being active community members. It is named in memory of William Bergevine, who died last year and had served as a city councilor and school committee member. "My father loved his community, and it was a source of great pride that he was a third-generation Attleboro resident," Bergevine's daughter Jennifer wrote in an email to Attleboro Patch. "He believed that it was a civic responsibility to give back to the community, which is what prompted him to …

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Tickets Available for Bergevine Scholarship Fundraiser

The event will include a dinner and dance.

A dinner and dance will take place Saturday at the Attleboro Elks Lodge to raise money for the William Bergevine Memorial Scholarship fund. The scholarship was established earlier this year to support local high school students who have demonstrated leadership while being active community members. Bergevine served on the City Council and school committee, and was a big supporter of local youth. He died of a sudden heart attack last December. Those interested in purchasing tickets for the dinner/dance or making a donation to the scholarship fund should contact Jennifer Bergevine at 401-289-0292 or jbergevine@cox.net.

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Outgoing City Councilors Say Goodbye

Duff White, Kimberly Allard and Cherie Felos were honored for their service during their final city council meeting Tuesday night. William Bergevine was also remembered.

  Three outgoing Attleboro City Councilors were recognized for their service Tuesday night during their final meeting. Kimberly Allard, Cherie Felos and Duff White were honored by President Frank Cook and Vice President Walter Thibodeau with a presentation of a plaque and the opportunity to speak. "This is always one of those nights that is both happy and sad," Cook said. "We’re sad to see people go but we’re happy that they served." Allard, who is Attleboro's longest standing city councilor after serving 10 years, thanked her family and friends, particularly her sister, Bonnie. She also thanked her fellow councilors, including William Bergevine, who died suddenly earlier this month. "I’ve served with some great people," she said. "I was …

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Letter to Editor

Saying Goodbye to a Friend

Rep. George Ross says friendship doesn't come often, especially with someone like Bill Bergevine.

To the Editor: Good friendships don’t come often. I have been lucky in my life to have had several close friends over the years. Bill Bergevine was one of those friends. I held Bill in very high esteem. I first respected and admired him as a dedicated School Committee member, then as a member of the Planning Board, and finally as a colleague on the City Council. It is during that time on the Council that I really got to know him as a man. He was meticulous and methodical in his approach to city government. He was the perfect public servant, always working hard to find solutions to problems that Attleboro faced.  He considered every decision carefully and always worried about how it would affect the lives of the people he served. No one …

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Attleboro City Councilors to Hold Moment of Silence for the Late William Bergevine

A special ceremony in memory of William Bergevine is planned for Tuesday night.

Black and purple mourning bunting hung in front of Attleboro City Hall and flags were at half mast Monday in mourning of Attleboro City Councilor William "Bill" Bergevine, 62, who died suddenly at his home Saturday night from a heart attack. "It is a very sad day in City Hall and many employees have stopped by to offer condolences as Bill was a daily visitor and he will be very missed," City Council Administrator Linda Alger wrote in an email to Attleboro City Councilors. City Councilors will gather at their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night at 7 p.m. as if there was a regular meeting. The meeting will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence for Bergevine. Each chairperson will then cancel their meeting …

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Letter to Editor

Councilor, Decision Maker and Dear Friend

Members of the community will miss Attleboro's Bill Bergevine.

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