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Shrewsbury - Maurice Boisvert opened his work e-mail one Monday morning and read a message from a buyer at a large local company. The buyer was writing to thank him for help she received years ago as a teenage client of Youth Opportunities Upheld Inc. (YOU). More ... Shrewsbury - On Sept. 28, teachers and students gathered for the dedication of the Outdoor Classroom and Asian Garden at Oak Middle School. Nick Porter, a member of Boy Scout Troop 114 and a junior at Shrewsbury High School, worked on the garden and outdoor classroom for his Eagle Project. More ... Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Public School lunch program is getting a hightech makeover as lunch tickets are cast aside for a new Personal Identification Number (PIN) system. More ... Marlborough - The Automotive Technology Department at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School performs many maintenance, repair and diagnostic services on cars and light trucks for the general public in the school district. More ... Marlborough - Christopher Siwko of Marlborough prepares his senior project signature dish prior to graduation in 2008. On Sept. 9, the Epicurean Room at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School re-opened for the 2008-2009 season, complete with a new look and many new recipes. More ... Westborough - The Finance Advisory Committee voted, 8-0-1, Oct. 6 to support the School Committee-sponsored Article 15 at the upcoming special Town Meeting. Article 15 would provide the funding for the recently negotiated contract between Westborough's teachers and the School Committee. The special Town Meeting will be Monday Oct. 20 beginning at 7 p.m. More ... Hudson - Nearly 10 years ago, the media was flooded with images of students and teachers fleeing from a fatal shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado. Out of the tragic event came an inspirational school and community workshop "Rachel's Challenge," started by the family of the first victim, Rachel Scott. More ... Westborough - Waiting for school to start will be more fun - and more educational - for students at Fales Elementary School, thanks to the volunteer eff orts of families and staff . For the second time, they gathered Oct. 4 to paint game outlines on paved areas to give the waiting children a chance to play hopscotch, four-square and a variety of other games. More ... Marlborough - Local teens are putting together a pretty big shopping list after the Marlborough Public Library was selected to be the recipient of a $20,000 grant to improve teen services. Teen Service Librarian Eliza Langhans said that she has targeted several areas where the library can improve their services. More ... Hudson - Jordan Wardle learns a traditional dance during "Native American Perspectives," an educational program presented Oct. 1 by Dan Cripps to fourth-graders at Forest Avenue Elementary School. Students viewed artifacts, cultural clothing and an actual teepee. More ... Marlborough - The Richer School Parent Teacher Organization is currently looking for vendors for its annual Holiday Shopping Boutique, which will be held Saturday Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at school. More ... Marlborough - Ninthgraders in Hillside's "American Government" class recently traveled to the polls to observe Headmaster David Z. Beecher cast his vote in the Sept. 16 primary in Marlborough. Afterwards, poll workers explained the local voting process to the students. More ... |
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