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Lynnfield health officials will spray pesticide at several schools and parks Monday night to control mosquitoes. The town's Public Fields & Parks notice sets a barrier and ULV adulticide application from 7:45 p.m. to midnight Aug. 3, a schedule Lynnfield Patch confirmed in its report "L…
Federal officials find Burlington schools violated parental rights over student survey, per Patch report. The U.S. Department of Education concluded Burlington Public Schools failed to honor parent requests to exclude their children from a survey they found objectionable, according to P…
Federal officials find Burlington schools violated parental rights over student survey, per Patch report. The U.S. Department of Education concluded Burlington Public Schools failed to honor parent requests to exclude their children from a survey they found objectionable, according to P…
Peabody honored the winners of a citywide America 250 student essay contest at a City Hall ceremony this week. Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr.'s administration also released new detour guidance for the ongoing Central Street construction project downtown and posted fresh information on …
Ashland Public Schools set Aug. 31 as the first day of classes at David Mindess Elementary, with preschool orientation the same day, according to the district's online calendar. The Ashland Public Library opens August with a busy slate: the Friends of the Ashland Public Library hold the…
Peabody honored the winners of a citywide America 250 student essay contest at a City Hall ceremony this week. Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr.'s administration also released new detour guidance for the ongoing Central Street construction project downtown and posted fresh information on …
Lynnfield health officials will spray pesticide at several schools and parks Monday night to control mosquitoes. The town's Public Fields & Parks notice sets a barrier and ULV adulticide application from 7:45 p.m. to midnight Aug. 3, a schedule Lynnfield Patch confirmed in its report "L…
The Belmont School Committee has ratified a new contract with the Belmont Education Association after more than 19 months of negotiations, collaboration, compromise and mediation, the district announced. Town Hall has also set a hybrid community forum for Monday, August 3, and the Frien…
The Belmont School Committee has ratified a new contract with the Belmont Education Association after more than 19 months of negotiations, collaboration, compromise and mediation, the district announced. Town Hall has also set a hybrid community forum for Monday, August 3, and the Frien…
Ashland Public Schools set Aug. 31 as the first day of classes at David Mindess Elementary, with preschool orientation the same day, according to the district's online calendar. The Ashland Public Library opens August with a busy slate: the Friends of the Ashland Public Library hold the…
Wayland consultant reports PFAS contamination at former DPW site far exceeds initial projections, now reaching the middle school property.
Wayland consultant reports PFAS contamination at former DPW site far exceeds initial projections, now reaching the middle school property.
Westborough students are spending the summer as interns for state Rep. Hannah Kane at the Massachusetts State House, gaining hands-on exposure to state government, per a report from Westborough Patch. The internship program, which also includes students from Shrewsbury, highlights local…
State education officials found Lynnfield Public Schools met its legal obligations in a racial harassment complaint but must update policies and handbooks, Superintendent Tom Geary said in response, per Lynnfield Patch. The town also saw its long-planned rail trail advance, with MassDOT…
Becket's free senior fitness class shifts venues for one week while the library adds a nature-themed evening program. On Friday, July 31, the class relocates to the Community Room at Becket Washington School at 9 a.m., followed at 10:30 a.m. by Creative Modern Dance with Louise. That ev…
Leicester's back-to-school season gets an early boost with a free backpack giveaway planned for mid-August. A "Back to School Block Party" offering 500 free backpacks is set for August 15, per a Patch calendar listing, though organizers and exact location details were not specified. The…
State education officials found Lynnfield Public Schools met its legal obligations in a racial harassment complaint but must update policies and handbooks, Superintendent Tom Geary said in response, per Lynnfield Patch. The town also saw its long-planned rail trail advance, with MassDOT…
Westborough students are spending the summer as interns for state Rep. Hannah Kane at the Massachusetts State House, gaining hands-on exposure to state government, per a report from Westborough Patch. The internship program, which also includes students from Shrewsbury, highlights local…
Becket's free senior fitness class shifts venues for one week while the library adds a nature-themed evening program. On Friday, July 31, the class relocates to the Community Room at Becket Washington School at 9 a.m., followed at 10:30 a.m. by Creative Modern Dance with Louise. That ev…
Leicester's back-to-school season gets an early boost with a free backpack giveaway planned for mid-August. A "Back to School Block Party" offering 500 free backpacks is set for August 15, per a Patch calendar listing, though organizers and exact location details were not specified. The…
Quincy's library calendar takes center stage as the city heads into August with a run of family and teen programming. The Thomas Crane Public Library will host a Back to School Help Fair on Saturday, August 1, from 8 to 11 a.m., alongside a Research with a Librarian session from 10 a.m.…
Quincy's library calendar takes center stage as the city heads into August with a run of family and teen programming. The Thomas Crane Public Library will host a Back to School Help Fair on Saturday, August 1, from 8 to 11 a.m., alongside a Research with a Librarian session from 10 a.m.…
Littleton's CLUB Afterschool program has launched a new website requiring families to create accounts and submit interest forms ahead of the fall term. The town's News Flash update, posted Wednesday, also asks parents to complete a feedback survey to help shape the program's experience …
National Night Out is set for Aug. 4 at Lynnfield Middle School, with the library rolling out a busy week of programs. A Healthy Lynnfield and Lynnfield Police will host the free community event, per "Lynnfield National Night Out Set For Middle School Next Week" from Lynnfield Patch. Me…
National Night Out is set for Aug. 4 at Lynnfield Middle School, with the library rolling out a busy week of programs. A Healthy Lynnfield and Lynnfield Police will host the free community event, per "Lynnfield National Night Out Set For Middle School Next Week" from Lynnfield Patch. Me…
Littleton's CLUB Afterschool program has launched a new website requiring families to create accounts and submit interest forms ahead of the fall term. The town's News Flash update, posted Wednesday, also asks parents to complete a feedback survey to help shape the program's experience …
Fall River City Council voted 8-1 Monday to adopt a $483.6 million FY2027 budget that fully funds school transportation at $17.1 million, overriding Mayor Paul Coogan's lower submission.
Whitman Select Board moves toward a January debt exclusion vote for the South Shore Vocational Technical School project.
Fall River City Council voted 8-1 Monday to adopt a $483.6 million FY2027 budget that fully funds school transportation at $17.1 million, overriding Mayor Paul Coogan's lower submission.
Whitman Select Board moves toward a January debt exclusion vote for the South Shore Vocational Technical School project.
Grafton Middle School is set to gain a new assistant principal for the coming school year, an appointment reported by Grafton Patch as bringing back "a familiar educator in a new leadership role," identifying Adam Tarczuk in the role. The town's own News Flash service, meanwhile, focuse…
Winchendon is recruiting a resident to fill its seat on the Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School District board, town officials announced this week. The appointment, to be discussed at a Wednesday, July 29 meeting alongside the Charter and Bylaw Review Committee, comes as a…
Arlington High School is mourning the death of a student who had just completed his sophomore year, school officials confirmed this week. Principal officials at Arlington High School confirmed the loss of student Ian Sotelo Newhall, according to a report from Your Arlington cited by Pat…
Grafton Middle School is set to gain a new assistant principal for the coming school year, an appointment reported by Grafton Patch as bringing back "a familiar educator in a new leadership role," identifying Adam Tarczuk in the role. The town's own News Flash service, meanwhile, focuse…
Winchendon is recruiting a resident to fill its seat on the Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School District board, town officials announced this week. The appointment, to be discussed at a Wednesday, July 29 meeting alongside the Charter and Bylaw Review Committee, comes as a…
Sharon Public Schools warned families and staff of a phishing scam targeting the district this week, even as the town confirmed its annual Summer Safety Fest, hosted by the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office and Sharon Police Department, will run Saturday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at…
Sharon Public Schools warned families and staff of a phishing scam targeting the district this week, even as the town confirmed its annual Summer Safety Fest, hosted by the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office and Sharon Police Department, will run Saturday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at…
Arlington High School is mourning the death of a student who had just completed his sophomore year, school officials confirmed this week. Principal officials at Arlington High School confirmed the loss of student Ian Sotelo Newhall, according to a report from Your Arlington cited by Pat…
Watertown School Committee unanimously approves interim student services director and creates new oversight subcommittee.
Watertown School Committee unanimously approves interim student services director and creates new oversight subcommittee.
Arlington Public Schools celebrates near-complete high school building as reusables rollout and strong 2025 accountability results add to the week's district news. The district's website posted a superintendent's update marking progress on the new Arlington High School building, though …
Leominster Public Schools warned families of a First Student bus strike just weeks before the new school year, even as the city opened its downtown public parking garage. The district posted the alert directly on its homepage without further detail, directing families to its bus informa…
Millbury Public Schools posted updated cell phone and earbud, student parking and attendance policies for the 2026-27 year on its website this week. The district directed families to its ParentSquare app for further details, while Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School separately posted upda…
Millbury Public Schools posted updated cell phone and earbud, student parking and attendance policies for the 2026-27 year on its website this week. The district directed families to its ParentSquare app for further details, while Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School separately posted upda…
Arlington Public Schools celebrates near-complete high school building as reusables rollout and strong 2025 accountability results add to the week's district news. The district's website posted a superintendent's update marking progress on the new Arlington High School building, though …
Leominster Public Schools warned families of a First Student bus strike just weeks before the new school year, even as the city opened its downtown public parking garage. The district posted the alert directly on its homepage without further detail, directing families to its bus informa…
Fall River council panel votes to create a one-year ad hoc school transportation committee amid a $900,000 budget dispute.
Fall River council panel votes to create a one-year ad hoc school transportation committee amid a $900,000 budget dispute.
Agawam's National Night Out returns to School Street Park this Friday from 6 to 8 p.m., organized by the Agawam Police Department as part of its ongoing community policing outreach, according to a Google Alerts distribution covering local coverage. Separately, Legacy.com reported the de…
A Framingham youth theater troupe takes the stage this week with a summer camp production of "Shrek Jr." at Cameron Middle School. The show, spotlighted by the MetroWest Daily News on July 24, gives young local performers a chance to headline a full musical production during summer brea…
Agawam's National Night Out returns to School Street Park this Friday from 6 to 8 p.m., organized by the Agawam Police Department as part of its ongoing community policing outreach, according to a Google Alerts distribution covering local coverage. Separately, Legacy.com reported the de…
Belmont's School Committee finalized new contracts with the teachers union after a long bargaining process, while a tree removal was delayed for wildlife. The Belmont School Committee approved ratified contracts with the Belmont Education Association following more than 19 months of neg…
Belmont's School Committee finalized new contracts with the teachers union after a long bargaining process, while a tree removal was delayed for wildlife. The Belmont School Committee approved ratified contracts with the Belmont Education Association following more than 19 months of neg…
A Framingham youth theater troupe takes the stage this week with a summer camp production of "Shrek Jr." at Cameron Middle School. The show, spotlighted by the MetroWest Daily News on July 24, gives young local performers a chance to headline a full musical production during summer brea…
Agawam Police are hosting the town's National Night Out tonight at School Street Park from 6 to 8 p.m. The event marks the return of the annual community-policing gathering, which pairs officers with residents each summer for an evening away from emergency calls, part of a national obse…
Holliston Public Schools posted a new Community Letter online July 24, continuing Superintendent Susan Kustka's summer update run. It follows a letter from the Holliston School Building Committee on facilities plans a day earlier, July 23. The Select Board and Housing Trust meet Monday,…
Holliston Public Schools posted a new Community Letter online July 24, continuing Superintendent Susan Kustka's summer update run. It follows a letter from the Holliston School Building Committee on facilities plans a day earlier, July 23. The Select Board and Housing Trust meet Monday,…
Agawam Police are hosting the town's National Night Out tonight at School Street Park from 6 to 8 p.m. The event marks the return of the annual community-policing gathering, which pairs officers with residents each summer for an evening away from emergency calls, part of a national obse…
Stoneham School Committee approved a blanket eighth-grade athletic participation waiver for fall 2026 and advanced a sweeping overhaul of two policy manual sections at its July 23 meeting.
Stoneham School Committee approved a blanket eighth-grade athletic participation waiver for fall 2026 and advanced a sweeping overhaul of two policy manual sections at its July 23 meeting.
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