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School Committee member denies allegations of harassment
LAKEVILLE — The Freetown-Lakeville School Committee will address “serious allegations” brought against four committee members by way of an Open Meeting Law Violation at the committee’s next meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4, said School Committee Chair John Burke. This statement comes after School Committee Member Crystal...
From hallways to hall of fame: Old Colony superintendent to be honored for wrestling career
ROCHESTER — In addition to serving as the superintendent-director of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, Aaron Polansky works as a keynote speaker. But Polansky couldn’t find the words during a particular conversation, the one in which he learned he’d be inducted into the Massachusetts chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Once a student, now a teacher. Who's new, and who is back at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech
On Tuesday, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Principal Warley Williams welcomed about 20 new teachers to the school in his fourth school year, including some who rose through the ranks from teacher’s assistant to teacher positions following teacher retirements. “It’s really exciting to bring in some new staff,” he said. “We have one of our youngsters who was a student here who graduated in 2017 who is a teacher so that’s really exciting,”...
Another Taunton High softball pitcher is heading to Division 1. See where.
The 2024-25 school year may have just begun, but one Taunton High softball senior has already made her college choice. Pitcher Cate Larson announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and softball career at Georgetown University Tuesday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. She becomes the third Tiger pitcher this...
'An opportunity I relish:' New D-R AD, activities director looks rekindle district pride
NORTH DIGHTON- As a three-sport athlete at Bishop Stang, Matt McKinnon made numerous trips to Dighton-Rehoboth to face the Falcons and was always struck by the sense of community and pride he witnessed. Now, as the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District's new director of athletics and activities, he says it's his goal to rekindle...
Despite challenges, East Bridgewater graduate enthusiastic to coach his old football team
East Bridgewater High's first-year football coach Greg O’Sullivan meant it when he said his team is ready to play anytime and anywhere. This summer, the Vikings have been practicing in front of the high school as the athletic field is being replaced. For the past few weeks, the team’s temporary practice location has been in the outfield of one of the school’s baseball fields. It’s about 50 yards long, uneven, and narrow with limited space to run. ...
Runey Concerned About School Budget
As a new school year begins September 4 for the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District, Superintendent Bill Runey is apprehensive about the FY’ 26 school budget. “I’m seeing a concerning trend about this new Governor (Maura Healey),” Runey said on August 28. “The fact she decreased state aid last year and that definitely had an impact on us. I’m hoping we can do some work in the meantime with our state representatives to convince (Healey) that we need that funding to come back to normal because we’ve been through two very difficult budget years. We’ve made cuts to the teaching staff and we’re getting to the point where our class sizes are (at the point) that I’m comfortable with them in terms of delivering the best education to our students.”
With over 30 years in Fall River Public Schools, McKinnon appointed principal at 2 early learning centers
FALL RIVER — Superintendent Tracy Curley has announced that longtime educator Elizabeth McKinnon has been appointed the new Principal of the Early Learning Center and the Early Learning Center at Bishop Connolly. McKinnon, who grew up in Fall River and attended the city’s schools, is entering her 31st year...
Men's Soccer Picks Up 3-1 Win Over Stonehill
HAMILTON — Three Colgate players scored their first career goals in a 3-1 win over Stonehill Thursday evening. Liam Winograd, Conor Geraghty, and Cason Stafford all found the back of the net for the first time. "Although a little sluggish at the start, we began the second half on...
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