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Gardner athletic director resigns. What we know | Exclusive
(This story has been updated with new information.) Gardner district athletic director Dan Forte has resigned unexpectedly from his position. Gardner High principal Michael Bartkus sent communication of Forte's resignation directly to families of Gardner students, which was then posted in a Gardner community Facebook group by a recipient of the email, but no further information on the situation was provided and the post has since been removed. Gardner superintendent Mark Pellegrino did not have any further statement when contacted via email by The Gardner News. Forte confirmed his resignation but did not provide any additional comments. Forte served as interim athletic director for Gardner for the 2017-18 winter and spring seasons before stepping into the role full-time for the following academic year. He began coaching the Gardner varsity boys soccer team in 2017 and has held that role since, bringing the team to back-to-back Final Four appearances in 2022 and 2023. Forte was also named the 2021 recipient of the Theodore "Ted" Damko Award by the MA Association of Athletic Directors, which is named for the late Leominster High athletic director. The award recognizes an athletic administrator for their contributions to their school and community within their first five
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$4,000 gift boosts scholarships for veterans at MWCC
A $4,000 donation from Vietnam Veterans of America Local Chapter 907 will support scholarships for veteran students attending Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner. The contribution continues the organization's longtime support of the MWCC Veterans Scholarship, according to a community announcement. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students who served in the armed forces as they pursue education and career goals. "We are incredibly grateful to the Vietnam Veterans of America and its local chapters for their continued commitment to our students," MWCC President James Vander Hooven said. "Their generosity recognizes the sacrifices made by our veterans and helps ensure they have access to the educational opportunities and resources they need to build successful futures." Veterans group continues support for MWCC students Representatives from Vietnam Veterans of America joined MWCC leaders for the annual scholarship presentation. Attendees included Jim Benton, vice president of the Vietnam Veterans of America Massachusetts State Council and former president of VVA Local Chapter 907; John Durling, VVA Chapter 907 vice president; Charles Hodgkinson, VVA Local Chapter 907 president, and his wife Michelle; and Ed LaFord, VVA Chapter 340 president. Robert Mayer, MWCC director of Veterans Services, also represented the college. The VVA and its local
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Rick Atkinson speaks at UNH's Rutman Distinguished Lecture Series
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the University of New Hampshire welcomed Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and historian, Rick Atkinson to speak for this year's Rutman Lecture Series in the Memorial Union Building (MUB). The Rutman Lecture Series began in 2013 and has since invited academics to speak on American Presidencies, Atkinson chose...
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MA Mother Questions Emergency Response at Son’s Football Game
SAUGUS — On Sept. 25, Saugus Middle High School junior and starting quarterback Eli Fialho suffered a life-threatening injury; now, his mother, Christina Stanley, is questioning how the situation was handled. Eli was injured during a game, and according to his mother, medical personnel did not assess him immediately,...