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YOUR VIEW: Parking lot criticism ‘missed the mark’

Reasons offered in a recent letter in the Plymouth Independent questioning the addition of 90 new parking spaces at Nathaniel Morton Elementary School missed the mark. Limiting impervious surfaces and reducing the potential for contaminant runoff into the harbor is always beneficial. But adding shared parking spaces at this location won’t change society’s preference for large vehicles; it doesn’t argue for smaller (compact) parking spaces, and it won’t reduce harmful stormwater runoff.

Plymouth, MA · 3d
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Diman grad, Westport resident, earns bachelor’s degree at 19-years-old with 4.0 GPA

FALL RIVER/WESTPORT/SOMERSET/SWANSEA – Some people claim the younger generation lacks work ethic. They probably haven’t met Westport’s Corey Gaspar. Gaspar is a Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School graduate of the Programming and Web Development program, former historian for Diman’s chapter of Business Professionals of America, and an information technology intern at RYCOMM LLC. Most impressively, he has already earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Southern New Hampshire University with a perfect 4.0 GPA at just 19 years old.

Westport, MA · 3d
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Plymouth North custodian offers inspiration to students

Hundreds of students at Plymouth North High School got to know a different side of a familiar face when a school custodian shared his story of serving in the Navy at the school’s annual Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday. Marcus Williams, a maintenance worker at the school since 2022,...

Plymouth, MA · 2d
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The Winthrop High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

The Winthrop High School Athletic Hall of Game Induction Dinner was held Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at the Lodge of Elks. Robert DeGregorio, Susan Freedland, Maria Currier, and Chris Tsiotos served as the masters of ceremonies. The inductees honored in the Athlete Category were:. Kevin Welch (Class of 1976) Frank...

Winthrop, MA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Massachusetts Students Miss Weeks of School for Travel Sports Tournaments

Wellesley High School — Reported Site of Soccer Player Absences. A Massachusetts student, Soley Rodriguez Martinez, traveled to a tournament. Massachusetts school staff say sports travel is contributing to student absences. School staff around the state have told reporters that sports-related travel is contributing to student absences, according to...

Massachusetts · 1d

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Worcester State, UMass Dartmouth to Launch Paid Student Co-ops With Massachusetts Grants

WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester State University and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will develop new paid cooperative education programs aimed at connecting students with employers in health care, biotechnology, early childhood education and other fields under a $60,000 state grant initiative announced Friday. Gov. Maura Healey’s administration announced the...

Worcester, MA · 1d

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Porkers blank Central Catholic again in playoffs

The Walpole Porkers field hockey team persevered to a 3-0 victory over the Central Catholic Raiders on Saturday November 7, 2026 at Walpole High School. Raiders (7-9-2) were seeded 28th. The two teams have met on the pitch in consecutive years in the opening round of the playoffs. In 2025,...

Walpole, MA · 1d

The Swellesley Report

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Wellesley Special Town Meeting night #2: All about school AC—and there’s more to come

Wellesley Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10 devoted three hours to presentations, discussion, and voting on motions about getting air conditioning into older schools, and the legislative body is slated to return for more on this topic on Monday, Nov. 16. Town Meeting on Monday approved two motions under...

Wellesley, MA · 1d

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School counselor Rachael Whitney receives November’s Name, Strength and Story Award

During the regular meeting of the Chelsea School Committee last week, Chelsea High School staff member Rachael Whitney received a Name, Strength and Story Award in recognition for her dedication to the students of Chelsea High School in her role as School Counselor. Whitney was nominated for the award by...

Chelsea, MA · 1d

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New Bedford Teacher Chases Grammy Dreams Outside of the Classroom

A New Bedford teacher and producer earns recognition during Grammy Week for his song focused on unity and social change.

New Bedford, MA · 3d

myfmtoday.com

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Oliver Ames Girls Soccer Shuts Out Canton to Advance in Division 2 Tournament

NORTH EASTON, MA. — The Oliver Ames High School girls soccer team continued its postseason run with a hard-fought shutout victory over Canton in a Division 2 Round of 32 playoff matchup. The Tigers relied on timely offense and a strong defensive effort to secure the win, with Brooke...

Easton, MA · 2d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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25 Investigates: Daycare tuition rises despite billions in state grants

Julie and Mike Johnson are raising two children under 3. That takes plenty of time - and an extraordinary amount of money. Together, daycare for their kids costs the Beverly couple about $4,500 a month, or more than $50,000 a year.

Beverly, MA · 21h

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Boston's Carter School Receives Prestigious Award For Excellence

Boston's Carter School was named the winner of the annual School On The Move award, celebrating the most significantly improving public schools within the Boston Public Schools system.

Boston, MA · 2d

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Belmont resident receives scholarship for commitment to nursing

NORTON, Mass. — Adeline Takantjas, member of the Wheaton Class of 2029 and an aspiring nurse practitioner, has earned the 2026 Sturdy Health Nursing Scholarship Award. She is a resident of Belmont. Given annually to a high-achieving sophomore, this award includes a renewable $5,000 scholarship, an opportunity for paid...

Norton, MA · 1d

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Bus delays, upset children: Rochester Memorial School parents call for answers

ROCHESTER — Two moms say their kids have been arriving back at their bus stop late, and frequently emotional, after a new bus driver took over their kids’ route. These parents of Rochester Memorial School students raised concerns about delays and strange interactions with the driver at the Rochester School Committee’s Thursday, Nov. 12 meeting.

Rochester, MA · 1d

Dorchester Reporter

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BPS enrollment continues to decline; nearly 2,000 fewer students this year

Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. The latest enrollment figures released by Boston Public Schools officials this month show that the total number of students has dropped by almost 2,000 — or 4.2 percent— since last year.

Boston, MA · 1d

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Hurley Middle School Feasibility Study Approved

Voters appropriated $1.7 million for a feasibility study for the Hurley Middle School at Seekonk’s Fall Town Meeting November 9. The Town may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”) with the amount to be expended under the direction of the Seekonk School Building Committee.

Seekonk, MA · 1d

Dorchester Reporter

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In visit to Dorchester, Archbishop Henning gets student-guided tour of Cristo Rey High

Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. Cristo Rey senior Taryn Daniel led Archbishop Richard G. Henning on a tour of the school. Above, they can be seen visiting a freshman art class. Cassidy McNeeley photo. Boston’s Catholic...

Boston, MA · 1d

Dorchester Reporter

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Codman Academy celebrated its 25th year with a Seaport party

Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. Head of School Dr. Derrick Ciesla helped senior Mason Braxter, a Codman Student Ambassador, with his tie before Codman Academy’s 25th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 29. Photos by Kenny Pierre.

Boston, MA · 1d

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Roundup: Eagles are moving on

The top-ranked St. John’s Prep football team (9-0) defeated No. 16 Weymouth (5-4), 35-6, at Glatz Field last Thursday, Nov. 5. The Eagles advanced to Div. 1 Round of 8, where they’ll face No. 9 Andover (6-3). It started with a bang. Quarterback Chris Vargas connected with Will...

Weymouth, MA · 3d