Schools
Groton’s recent rejection of a tax override underscores a growing resistance among taxpayers across the state to the overwhelming financial burdens placed on them by school funding. While Massachusetts legislators are quick to praise the state’s public schools, they have been very slow to address...
by Russ Harris
The Groton-Dunstable School District’s Budget and Finance (BNF) subcommittee is set to launch several key initiatives in the upcoming months, as discussed in a recent meeting. These initiatives aim to enhance operational efficiency, facility management, and student welfare....
Shorty: Get to know the new superintendent. Learn about his extensive experience in Maine and Massachusetts. Find out how his strategic approach to budget constraints and achievement gaps aims to elevate our schools.
by Russ Harris
Dr. Geoff Bruno, the new superintendent of the Groton-...
by Russ Harris
In a move to solidify its commitment to special education, the Groton-Dunstable School Committee appointed new Superintendent Dr. Jeff Bruno to the board of Valley Collaborative.
About Valley Collaborative
Valley Collaborative, located in Billerica and established in 1976,...
by Sophia Goss
Do you guys remember when we were little, and adults would try to make conversation with us? The most common question being, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Some of you might have had an answer right away. “I wanna be an astronaut!” “I wanna be an artist!” “Scientist!” “...
by Russ Harris
In a heated public forum, parents, teachers, and community members presented passionate arguments to school administrators about significant spending priorities affecting the schools following a $3 million budget reduction after the recent defeat of the tax override. Parents voiced...
by Ross Harns
The School Committee considered a proposal from Boingo Wireless to construct a cell tower on high school property, a move aimed at improving cell service and generating revenue for the district.
The plan aims to address longstanding issues with cell service at the high...
Class President Cassandra Prechtl.
Photo courtesy of Nancy Ohringer
The following is a transcript of Salutatorian John Terhune’s speech at the 2024 Groton-Dunstable High School graduation, held at Groton Hill Music Center.
Hello, class of 2024, Family and faculty. I think I speak for all of us when I say that I'm terrified of what the future holds. I don't know...
The school district will conduct an operational audit this summer to enhance efficiency and ensure fiscal responsibility. Superintendent Chesson announced the plans at the May 1 school committee meeting.
“One of the things that Sherry [Sherry Kersey Director of Business & Finance] and I...
by Connie Sartini
Dunstable held its Annual Town Election on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The Town of Dunstable home page provided the election results, with the caveat that they were unofficial results. There are a total of 2,622 registered voters in Dunstable and voter turnout for this election was...