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Massachusetts School of Law in Final Week for Fall Admissions
Andover, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts School of Law at Andover marks the final week for submissions of applications for prospective students aiming to commence their legal studies this fall. With the deadline swiftly approaching, the school is calling on individuals with a keen interest in pursuing a law degree to complete their application process.
Super Spring: A look back at some of the biggest starts from the Andover High spring season
It was another fantastic spring for Andover High athletics. With the summer racing by, lets take a look at some of the Andover High athletes that shined the brightest this spring season:. Baseball. Ben Workman. Hard-throwing right-hander tossed three complete game shutouts. Named to Merrimack Valley Conference Division 1 All-Conference...
North Andover Garden Club awards scholarships
NORTH ANDOVER — The North Andover Garden Club’s Scholarship Committee has awarded two students funding as part of the club’s 2024 Memorial Scholarship program. Oliver Peterson and Emma Swiniarski will each receive $1,500 toward their secondary education. Peterson, the son of a garden member, graduated from North...
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...
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.
Burlington Seeks To Expand STEM Accelerator Program
The Burlington School District is working to expand its popular “flipped internship” program into summer programming, building towards a summer STEM accelerator program for high school students. In a school committee meeting recently, Superintendent Dr. Eric Conti explained that computer science teacher Shereen Tyrrell would be transitioning away...
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.
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...
Haverhill High Principal Downs to Brief School Committee on New Policy Limiting Phone Use
Introducing a formal policy limiting phone use, Haverhill High School Principal Michael J. Downs is set to speak Thursday night before the School Committee. Though schools never allowed phones in classrooms, Downs told WHAV putting the approach in writing will help students understand expectations and staff lay down the law. He said he hopes, with the rule made clear on the first day of school, enforcement will go smoothly this coming year.
Podcast: MassReconnect Shatters Myths, Helps 39-Year-Old Complete Degree at Northern Essex
The new MassReconnect program, which encourages students 25 and up to complete their degrees for free, is credited with increasing community college enrollment. One local student taking part tells WHAV about how going back to school shattered some myths and gave him confidence. Thirty-nine-year-old Pedro Rentas is taking advantage of...
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