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Citing brush fire smoke, Massachusetts officials cancel high school classes, trick or treat event
BOSTON. (AP) — A high school in Salem, Massachusetts, shut down classes early Tuesday and an annual Downtown Trick or Treat event in a second town was canceled because of smoky conditions as firefighters continued to battle stubborn brush fires through eastern parts of the state. School officials in Salem — about 24 miles north of Boston and the state’s ground zero for Halloween festivities — said there is no danger from the fire itself. The danger instead comes from the elevated smoke levels around the campus, the officials said. Officials also decided to relocate classes from an elementary school. On Saturday, a woman died in an outdoor fire at an encampment in Millbury. In Reading, about 12 miles west of Salem, town officials said Tuesday that they decided to cancel the annual trick or treat festival in the town’s business district because of concerns about air quality,
Love Taylor Swift? Salem State University Offers Course on her Social Impact
There's no doubt, Taylor Swift is one of the most influential persons in the world. Some would argue her social impact is unparalleled, making her the most watched person. Lauren Torlone, a journalist, adjunct faculty member, and admittedly a "Swiftie" will offer a course called "The Media Impact & Society Influence of Taylor Alison Swift" this spring at Salem State University, in Salem, Massachusetts.
Swampscott eyes uses for Clarke School
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — Town and school district officials are in discussions about potentially utilizing the space at Clarke Elementary School for services and programs that would be of benefit to the community. In September, the town unveiled its new $100 million consolidated elementary school, which essentially replaced Clarke and the other schools throughout town. School Committee […] The post Swampscott eyes uses for Clarke School appeared first on Itemlive.
State Awards Whittier Tech $1M, Greater Lawrence Tech and Essex Tech $750K Each in Upgrade Grants
Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School was awarded $1 million from the state last week, while Greater Lawrence Technical School and Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School were given $750,000 each from a Skills Capital Lab Modernization Grant program. The schools were among 18 from across Massachusetts to share...
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