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School Districts Revise Bus Routes in Response to Community Feedback

The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts have released a second round of proposed school bus routes following caregiver feedback, community listening sessions, and ongoing reviews of transportation safety and operations. The updated proposals, released November 3–4, incorporate changes made in response to concerns raised by families regarding bus stop locations, walking distances, road conditions, neighborhood accessibility, and student transportation needs.

Amherst, MA · 13h
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Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Alumnus will buy land, drop legal case against Anna Maria College

PAXTON – An Anna Maria College alumnus who alleges the college reneged on a promise to gift him part of the campus has agreed to drop his claim and buy the land, court records show. David Roy of Paxton, who sought in August to bar the college from selling 2.4 acres he claimed was rightfully his, reached an agreement to buy the plot for $175,000, court records show. Roy, whose parents owned the college’s food service for three decades, has presented evidence in court that Anna Maria offered to gift him the land in 2023 to “right” an unspecified “wrong,” but ultimately reneged. A Worcester Superior Court judge last summer barred Anna Maria from selling the disputed land, and his lawyers this summer asked a judge to find he held “equitable title” to it and prevent the college from selling it. The college, citing lack of interest, canceled its bankruptcy sale of the entire campus last month, noting at the time it planned to sell 2.4 acres to an unspecified bidder. Recently filed court documents show a judge approved sale of the property to Roy, and that he had agreed to dismiss his legal claims after the sale closes. Roy,

Paxton, MA · 20h

The Gardner News

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Live updates as Gardner-area football teams begin the MIAA playoffs

The best high school football teams in the state are gearing up to take on their first playoff opponents this week. Two Gardner-area teams are part of that group, both fighting as the 16 seed in their divisions. Oakmont will face top-seeded Shawsheen Valley Tech in the first round of the Div. 5 tournament, and Gardner will take on No. 1 Cohasset in D7. Both teams have a challenge ahead, taking on defending state champs, but their hard work all season long has paid off with their playoff qualification- a major goal of both programs since the beginning of the fall. Other Gardner-area teams will look to finish the season strong in non-playoff matchups, seeing some local competition that they don't get to face throughout regular season. Check back to this page for live coverage and results from the weekend's games. Catch up on coverage More on this week's games: Check out which local football teams will compete in state tournament Major football news: The 'Road To Gillette' on hold for MIAA high school football in 2026 Latest headline: Quabbin soccer headed to playoffs thanks to mix of youth and experience Playoff, non-playoff Gardner-area scoreboard .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height:

Gardner, MA · 17h

MassLive.com

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It's time of MIAA to stop punishing blameless kids for adult mistakes | Matt Vautour

Boston English's playoff disqualification over a clerical slip is the latest example of the MIAA's flawed enforcement. A smarter penalty system could finally set things right.

Boston, MA · 1d
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2026 Massachusetts high school football playoffs: MIAA state tournament schedule and where to watch

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. November is here and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association football state tournament fields are set for sites around the Bay State. Teams across the eight MIAA football divisions will take the gridiron and compete for state championship trophies up for grabs in early December. (2025 MIAA football state champions are listed below.)

Massachusetts · 2d

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Massachusetts High School Football Team DQed From Playoffs Over Brutal Scheduling Technicality

The start of November marks the start of the playoffs for most high school football teams in the United States. One squad in Massachusetts was under the impression it had earned the right to compete in the postseason, but it was ultimately left on the outside looking in over an unfortunate oversight responsible for an […] The post Massachusetts High School Football Team DQed From Playoffs Over Brutal Scheduling Technicality appeared first on BroBible.

Massachusetts · 2d

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HC Accounting Department Confirmed Fake

WORCESTER, MA— Confirming a suspicion already held by a majority of students, President Vincent Rougeau announced on Friday that the entire accounting department at College of the Holy Cross is indeed fake. “It’s true–the major exists entirely to drive students towards programs like English and Political Science, disciplines that actually have professors and courses here,” said Rougeau, adding that he was impressed the college administration had managed to keep up the ruse for several decades since the major’s “introduction” in 1987. “We’ve been extremely successful in this endeavor,” reported Rougeau, “96.4% of students who initially declare an accounting major switch to something in the humanities within six months. We’re still working hard to get that figure up to 100%.” Rougeau then went on to explain how if students attempt to enroll in upper-level accounting courses like ACCT 275 – Corporate Finance or ACCT 382 – Auditing, they will simply receive an error notice of Iggy the Crusader wearing a construction hat saying “Whoops! The course you are trying to take is completely fictional!” on STAR. “These courses only exist in the digital realm to give the impression of a department,” continued Rougeau. “Of course, we do have to offer intro-level courses for those naive freshmen set on being accountants, but we try our best to make those classes as mundane and mind-numbing as humanly possible so that any reasonable person would switch into something more interesting like psychology or philosophy, lest they go insane.” At the end of the press conference, Rougeau assured the audience that the College was doing everything in its power to track down and detain Bill McKay ’98, the only student to ever successfully graduate with an accounting degree.

Worcester, MA · 1d

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Eric DeHays Retires After Over 20 Years In The Ash-West School District

Eric DeHays, the IT director of the Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District, retired this past week from his career at AWRSD after over 20 years. Mr. DeHays was the man behind every piece of technology equipment throughout the district. Over his 20+ years, DeHays helped the community tremendously, with his...

Ashburnham, MA · 3d

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Predicting the winner of each Week 9 High School football game in Central Mass.

This is where the rubber meets the road. With the MIAA tournament starting this week, and predictions proving to be even more difficult this time of year, I’d like to point out that I’ve correctly picked high school football results in Central Mass. at a 78 percent clip so far this fall. Call me Nostradamus. Call me Mr. Cleo. Call me Total Consistency . Whatever you call me, you can also call me (well, the T&G) after I make incorrect predictions, too: 508-793-9350. As a reminder, while the Telegram & Gazette opens itself up to bulletin-board material, second guessing and verbal lashings, I handicap each high school football game — with no biases or bribes provided under the table — throughout the course of the 2026 season. With pencil in hand and the delete button on standby, here are my predictions for the Week 9 slate of the high school football games in the Central Mass. and Worcester this week. Last Week: 18-7 Season: 170-46 Playoff games THURSDAY Brockton (3-5) at St. John’s (7-1), 6 p.m. As a No. 2 seed in the Division 1 bracket, the Pioneers have a path to play top-seeded St. John’s Prep in a Super

Worcester, MA · 2d

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The Problem of Excessive Technology at South High

The issue of technology usage in schools has been something that has been around since students and faculty returned from the covid-19 pandemic. During the Covid-19 pandemic, schools were closed and classes were held virtually. Many students had to teach themselves how to complete these assignments digitally at an early age. It was a huge transition for students from being in classrooms to everything being digital. Many years after the pandemic it’s been hard for students to go back to life before covid – and over the years, students have gotten addicted to their phones.

Worcester, MA · 2d

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Leicester voters approve $50 million school renovation project

LEICESTER – Voters in Leicester approved a ballot measure that will raise $13 million to expand vocational programming at Leicester High School. Voters approved the measure, which appeared on the Nov. 3 ballot as Question 10, by a margin of 2,947 votes in favor to 1,793 opposed, according to preliminary results published by the Leicester Town Clerk's office. The measure approves $13 million from the Leicester tax base to contribute to an overall $49.8 million project to expand vocational options for students and renovate several buildings on Leicester High's campus. The remaining money will come from state funds, already approved by the Massachusetts School Building Authority, and grants the district has already received. "I want to express my deepest gratitude to the residents of Leicester for supporting the LHS building/renovation project and the expansion of Career Technical Education," Leicester Superintendent Brett Kustigian stated in a letter to the community. "The approval of this project, combined with the significant investment, is historic and it will benefit our entire community for years to come. Thank you for your trust, vision and commitment to our students." The project involves renovating several buildings the district acquired in 2022 following the closure of Becker College.

Leicester, MA · 2d

MassLive.com

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Central Mass. teachers call for return to bargaining table after no-confidence vote

Members and supporters of the Bay Path Teachers Association (BPTA) continue to press the Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational District School Committee, and Bay Path Superintendent-Director Kyle Brenner, about resuming negotiations for a new contract. During the School Committee meeting on Nov. 2 in Charlton, several speakers — including BPTA...

Worcester County, MA · 1d

The Metrowest Daily News

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MetroWest high school football schedule/live scores (Nov. 5-7)

The playoffs, at long last, are here! Massachusetts high school football teams that made their division's round of 16 are seeded and ready to play this weekend, with some perhaps battling the elements. It may no longer be the Road to Gillette , but teams have to win the one one front of them first. After another eventful slate in Week 8, what will the opening round of the MIAA high school football playoffs in Massachusetts have in store? In the Daily News coverage area, we have 19 games to kick off over three days in Week 9 of the 2026 campaign, with 11 of those being playoff matchups. On Thursday night, we have seven games, then nine contests under the Friday night lights and three more on Saturday. More: Who is the Daily News Football Player of the Week for Week 8? Vote now Follow our scheduling updates and scores from Thursday through Saturday right here. MetroWest high school football coverage 2026 MetroWest schedule Statewide top 25 State's best QBs The scoreboard .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Watch MetroWest football on the NFHS Network Several MetroWest games will be streamed live this weekend:

Massachusetts · 1d

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Searches for superintendent and School Committee member top agenda

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... SPENCER/EAST BROOKFIELD – The processes to find a new superintendent and a new School Committee member were topics of discussion at the last board meeting. School Committee members agreed the best course of action would be to send out Request for Proposals (RFPs)...

Spencer, MA · 2d

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As Beal School demolition starts, a look at the Shrewsbury building's century-long history

SHREWSBURY – Thousands of Shrewsbury residents attended classes over the years at the “old” Beal School, a towering brick building located at 1-7 Maple Avenue in the center of the town. In the coming months, the building will cease to exist; demolition is underway as a mixed-use development is slated for construction.

Shrewsbury, MA · 2h

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Drop-in room slated to help with student disciplinary problems

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... SPENCER/EAST BROOKFIELD – Interim Superintendent/School Business Administrator Gary Suter expressed concerns about student behavior and the budget during the recent School Committee meeting. The district will be starting a program next week, Suter said, whereby about a half dozen students will be taken...

East Brookfield, MA · 1d

WHAV

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Playoff Bound Haverhill Hillies to Play Leominster High School in Playoff Opener

Haverhill High School Hillies football plays Leominster High School to open the playoffs on the road Friday night. The Hillies, ranked number 10 in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division I, are playing in the state tournament for the first time in 10 seasons. Haverhill’s record matches that of Leominster, ranked seventh, at 5-3.

Haverhill, MA · 1d

We Are Berkshires

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3 New England States Rank In Top 10 For College Students With Massachusetts At The Top

Regarding the best states in the country for college students, New England had 3 landing in the top 10 alone!

Massachusetts · 1d

The Enterprise

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St. John’s (Shrewsbury) football cruises past Brockton in MIAA playoffs

SHREWSBURY -- There wasn't a better time or place for Aiden Dagnello to rumble into the end zone for his first career touchdown as a member of the St. John's Shrewsbury football team. The Pioneers put together a scoring party in the first round of the MIAA Division 1 state tournament, taking down Brockton 58-18 on Thursday, Nov. 5. St. John’s spoiled the playoff debut of first-year Brockton head coach Mike Norman Jr. despite a strong start that saw Brockton take an early lead in the first quarter. “We came out and threw the first punch, but we have to continue to ride that high and we haven’t done that,” said Norman Jr. “When you can’t, results like this happen." On the other side, Dagnello didn't just take part in the scoring party on Thursday. He was the life of it. St. John's (Shrewsbury) led Brockton 17-6 with just over seven minutes remaining in the second quarter when the 6-2, 295-pound defensive lineman tipped a pass from Brockton senior quarterback Marcio Semedo and tracked it in the air at the Boxer 40-yard line for an interception return touchdown. “I almost had one last week, but I dropped it,” Dagnello said.

Brockton, MA · 1d

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Worcester State wins state grant to build paid co-op program

Worcester State University will design a paid cooperative education program with help from a state grant announced Friday, Nov. 6. The first students could begin placements in the 2027-28 academic year. The state awarded a combined $60,000 to Worcester State and UMass Dartmouth. Worcester State plans co-ops in municipal and...

Worcester, MA · 17h