Safety Town: Life Lessons for Kindergarten Set
By Aiza Shaikh The 5 year old comes to a complete stop at a stop sign. She waits for a group of her peers to cross so she can continue riding her tricycle. When she reaches the Ice Cream Shop, she stands up and takes off her helmet. She then enters the shop and asks...
Field Trip Policy: Parents Can Pay for Social Events Like Prom
By Elizabeth F. McNamara The School Committee continued to work on the field trip policy last week, fine-tuning both the fundraising policy and the policy guiding student activity accounts. The real breakthrough, however, came on the field trip policy itself and what...
Colleagues, Parents, Students Mourn Mrs. McGoff
By Elizabeth F. McNamara Rita McGoff was one of those teachers everyone wanted their child to have. A second grade teacher at Frenchtown Elementary for 22 years, McGoff, 66, died Wednesday after an illness. The outpouring of love and gratitude for her teaching was...
Farewells to Mr. Bob, Mrs. Foley & Nurse Bonk
The School Committee said thank you to three retiring staff members: Bob Coutu, custodian (and mayor) of Meadowbrook Farms Elementary; Sharon Foley, district social worker; and Peggy Bonk, nurse for the high school. Here are videos from each commendation, including an...
Cole Middle School Graduation 2019
Above: The Cole 8th Grade Quilt, orchestrated by Elise Wolff. Every student’s name is on the quilt! The Cole Middle School 8th graders have left the building for the last time … as students. They are on to high school! Congratulations students, parents,...Upcoming Events
Jul
16
Tue
7:00 pm
School Committee Meeting 7/16/19
@ Cole Middle School Library
School Committee Meeting 7/16/19
@ Cole Middle School Library
Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm
The agenda includes a possible vote on a new director of finance, administration and operations as well as a vote on engaging finance consultant Mike D’Amico for help with a transition to a new administrator[...]
Jul
17
Wed
7:00 pm
Planning Board Meeting
@ Town Hall Council Chambers
Planning Board Meeting
@ Town Hall Council Chambers
Jul 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The existing house at 32 Exchange St., which is slated for demolition. The Planning Board meets Wednesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. On the agenda, the board will review the preliminary plan for a 12-unit[...]
Jul
18
Thu
6:30 pm
Acoustic Dream at Academy Field
@ Academy Field
Acoustic Dream at Academy Field
@ Academy Field
Jul 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
All summer concerts will be held at Academy Field on Thursdays. This year there will be a food truck at each concert starting at 6pm. Each night the truck will be different as well as[...]
Jul
19
Fri
9:00 am
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Goddard Park Farmers Market offers more than 20 vendors selling everything from produce and plants, to meat, fish and cheese, to flowers, pet treats and homemade personal care products. It’s a lovely spot for[...]
Jul
20
Sat
7:30 pm
Outdoor Movie
@ Academy Field, Behind Swift Community Center
Outdoor Movie
@ Academy Field, Behind Swift Community Center
Jul 20 @ 7:30 pm
Bring your blanket! The MSA is proud to present our annual free Outdoor Movie event, held on Academy Field (Behind Swift Community Center, 121 Peirce Street). All movies begin at dusk. Refreshments will be available on-site for purchase. Be[...]