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Northborough - School Superintendent Charles Gobron and the Northborough School Committee continue to shape its fiscal year (FY) 2009 budget. Gobron presented to the committee at its most recent meeting a preliminary budget of $17.9 million for the operation of K-8 schools in the district. That amount is an increase of about 8 percent (roughly $1. More ... Shrewsbury - Calvin Coolidge School students enjoy a concert performed by the Worcester State College (WSC) Chorale as part of the school's Snowflake Festival at the end of last month. The WSC Chorale is made up of students and faculty and performs under the direction of Dr. Christie Nygro. This is the fourth year the chorale has performed at Coolidge. More ... Southborough - When Michelle Richards was thinking of ways to increase funds for the New England Center for Children (NECC) while simultaneously increasing awareness about the school's work with autistic students, she decided to aim high - really high. More ... Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury School Committee unanimously voted to change school start times for the upcoming school year despite repeated requests to delay a vote from St. Mary's Elementary School parents who are concerned about how the change will affect bus routes. More ... Shrewsbury - Local artist and children's book illustrator Ralph Masiello checks out some of the drawings Shrewsbury High School students Daniel Persiantsev, Alison Cheon, Brittany Filippone, Brooke Carney and Sue D'Alessandro made during his presentation Dec. 19. More ... PHOTOS/LOUIS DEFELIPPI Marlborough - Cesar Rodriguez and Paula Leocadio arrive early to get front row seats to cheer on their favorite at the third annual Mr. Assabet Valley contest Jan. 11 at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School. The contest included talent, bathing suit and formal wear competitions. More ... |
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