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Revised parking plan OK’d for Bright Bear
BURLINGTON - Bright Bear Academy received approval from the Planning Board for a revised parking plan at its hopeful site of business at 22 A Street. Bright Bear Academy is a childcare center business. The proponents needed to submit a parking plan before moving forward with a building permit, which is why this minor engineering change appeared before the planners ahead of a site plan and special permit.
Public provides split feedback on dress code
The School Committee agreed to revise and clarify its proposed dress-code policy after feedback from students, teachers, and parents at its meeting Tuesday. Committee member Jim Dillon read the most recent update to the proposed policy, which has been revised throughout the summer. Lynnfield High School seniors Maeve Donovan, Ella...
Richard M. Barden Appointed Principal of Northeast Metro Tech
AKEFIELD — Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to announce that Richard M. Barden has been named as the next Principal of Northeast Metro Tech. Throughout the interview process, Mr. Barden was highly impressive. Barden began his career in 2001 as a classroom teacher at the Donald P. Timony Grammar School in Methuen. He has taught math and worked in the Methuen Public School’s Freshman Academy. He became high school Associate Principal in 2011, and Supervising Principal in 2015.
School Committee members to resume flag policy discussion Friday
The School Committee’s policy subgroup will again discuss which flags can hang in Marblehead schools at a virtual meeting this Friday at 11 a.m. The group, led by School Committee Chair Jenn Schaeffner, started talking about a policy for flags and banners last year, after a parent acknowledged taking down the Black Lives Matter banner in the high school cafeteria without permission.
Burlington High School Feasibility Study Reaches Midpoint
Midway through the Burlington High School Feasibility Study, the Building Committee and design firm, Tappé Architects, have released a video to update Burlington residents and other stakeholders on the process of renovating or replacing the 360,000-square-foot building, constructed in 1971. The high school has been high on the district’s...
College students: here’s how to vote when you’re away from home
Sheets. Pillow cases. Desk lamp. Laundry basket. Shower shoes. If you’re heading off to college, these things are likely on your checklist. But you may be overlooking one essential item:. Voting. And voting, of course, is not just for college students. Whether you’re entering the workforce or continuing your...
NELS: Next generation emerging for relentless Reading Memorial
SUDBURY, Mass. – After a year off, I returned to one of the most unique tournaments in the region — the New England Lacrosse Showcase. NELS is a final chance for high school teams to unite after their season and compete without their graduated seniors. It is one of the few events to eschew club teams, welcoming schools from New England (sans their coaches to comply with MIAA rules) and beyond to compete against one another.
Dollars for Scholars announces MHS scholarship recipients
At its annual awards ceremony on July 13, Marblehead Dollars for Scholars honored 14 high school seniors with scholarships totaling $52,000. Over the summer, the local nonprofit organization will award an additional $141,000 to rising college sophomores, juniors and seniors, who must reapply for their scholarships each year. Marblehead Dollars...
Swampscott provides peek inside new elementary school
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — Final preparations are being made at the town’s new $100 million elementary school, which will welcome approximately 700 students next month. The new facility is located at 10 Whitman Road, where its predecessor, the Stanley School, stood for almost a century. When the doors of the new school officially open on Aug. 28, […] The post Swampscott provides peek inside new elementary school appeared first on Itemlive.
HSI/MSI Conference Makes New England Debut
Over the weekend, Salem State University in Massachusetts hosted the first New England Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution (HSI/MSI) Conference. More than 50 institutions were represented at the Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, where educational administrators, policy experts, leaders, and other professionals from two- and four-year institutions across the region gathered for the conference, themed “From Enrolling to Thriving: Transforming Hispanic and Minority Serving Institutions, Best Practices for Student Success.”
School Committee to meet early, briefly Thursday: Vote on district physician expected
The Arlington School Committee plans to meet at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in hybrid session -- via Zoom and in person at Arlington Public School District's office, 14 Mill Brook Drive, second floor. No public comment opportunity is scheduled. As well, this meeting is starting much earlier than usual...
Fall-sport Magicians ready for another go
Mark AboyounIn one week’s time, it will be August. That means a lot of different things to a lot of different people, but around Humphrey Street in Marblehead, it’s about fall athletes getting ready for their respective preseasons. Here are a few early observations that are on my mind. On the gridiron, the football Magicians had […] The post Fall-sport Magicians ready for another go appeared first on Itemlive.
@Victory_Events girls’ recruit: Shipley School 2025 DEF Wike commits to Endicott
Shipley School 2025 defender Rose Wike has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Endicott College. Why did you choose Endicott? “For the supportive, competitive, and fun team culture, as well as the rigorous academics.”. Who do you wish to thank? “I want to thank Dynasty Elite Lacrosse, The...
MHS athletes spend summer practicing for fall
While many Marbleheaders are spending their summer tanning in the sun or swimming at the beach, Marblehead High School athletes are focused on preparing for their fall sports. Whether it’s taking morning runs six days a week or waking up at the crack of dawn to head to the weight room, these athletes are putting in the work to have a successful fall season.
School Committee picks Brandt to serve on Killam Building Comm.
READING - With the change in membership sought by the current appointee due to growing work commitments, School Committee member Shawn Brandt recently emerged as the leading contender to replace colleague Sarah McLaughlin on the Killam School Building Committee. During their most recent gathering in RMHS’ library, the School Committee...
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Carbone Named to College of the Holy Cross’ Dean’s List. Ralph Carbone of Everett was named to the College of the Holy Cross Spring 2024 Dean’s List. A member of the Class of 2024, Carbone was named to the Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year.
Local students on Tufts University dean’s list
Tufts University, in Medford, Massachusetts, recently announced the dean’s list for the Spring 2024 semester. If you enjoy reading The Town Line and the good news we bring you each week, would you consider a donation to help us continue the work we’re doing?. The Town Line is...
Togetherness the key for football Pioneers
Bishop Fenwick High School hosted a 7-on-7 football tournament this past Saturday, featuring programs from all across the Bay State. The Lynnfield Pioneers were present and accounted for with coach Pat Lamusta adding the tournament is “always the wakeup call.”. “It’s, usually, about a month away from equipment distribution....
Select Board still debating next steps for heating system at Mystic School
WINCHESTER - The Select Board still hasn’t come to a consensus on what to do with the heating system at the Mystic School. At first, it seemed as though they would move forward with a replacement plan. More recently, though, members expressed concerns about the cost, especially since no one really knows what the long-term plans are for the building.
Minuteman School Committee met July 24
Per the agenda, the committee heard three reports; a chair report by Committee Chair Jeff Stulin; a finance report by Steve Ledoux, head of the finance subcommittee; and a report from Superintendent-Director Heidi Driscoll, who began in that role earlier this month. Driscoll led a review of the 2024-2025 student...
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