To Keep WAMS, Worcester Should Put Magnets Back on the Menu

Editor's Note: This piece appears in our Columns section and includes commentary and/or analysis. The views expressed in this article do not represent the views of This Week in Worcester. by Cara Berg Powers, Ed.D.,. If, like me, you went to the Worcester Public Schools in the 1980s and 90s,...

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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

Horsebarn Hill student staff to be cut, replaced by professional staff

The University of Connecticut’s Horsebarn Hill Equine unit will transition to a “professional staffing model,” eliminating almost a dozen student worker positions, according to a statement from UConn Spokesperson Stephine Reitz. The 11-animal care technician student workers will be replaced by two professional full-time employees at the...

New School Building Update: Variety of Plans Released

In the conference room in the central office, a new building is being presented, and it’s the biggest thing for Triton yet. The building project has been in the planning phase since 2019, when the school committee started researching how to fix the building, which was originally built in 1971. Then, in 2022, the Triton School Building Committee (SBC) began applying to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for a new building with an expression of interest. Now, in 2026, the Triton Committee is saying the building project will start close to the year 2030.

Hillie’s Football to Play St. John’s of Shrewsbury in Round of Eight

Haverhill High School Hillie’s football is playing St. John’s High School of Shrewsbury in the state tournament’s round of eight, Thursday night. As WHAV previously reported, Hillie’s football is playing in the state tournament for the first time in a decade. After defeating Leominster High School...

Hopkinton Center School site closes for demolition

Hopkinton’s Center School property will remain closed to the public as crews begin hazardous materials removal ahead of the planned demolition of two additions. American Environmental has secured the site and will begin preparing to remove hazardous materials, according to a community announcement. Demolition is still expected to begin in December, with hazardous materials removal and demolition expected to take about three months. Crews will demolish the school’s 1950 and 1980 additions, clearing the way for restoration of the original 1928 school building. After demolition, crews will level and stabilize the site in preparation for the next phase of work. Center School property and walking trail remain closed The Center School property, including access to the walking trail, will remain closed to the public throughout the project. The closure is required for public safety and under the contractor’s insurance requirements, according to the announcement. Signs will mark the property as an active construction site, and access will be limited to authorized personnel. Construction is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Signs along Ash Street will notify residents about the work. All construction vehicles will be staged on the Center School property, and no traffic interruptions are anticipated, according to

Massachusetts residents can get community college tuition and fees covered, plus help with books

The age restriction ended in 2024, when Healey and the Legislature expanded the statewide program.

Dozens of NH school districts adopted tax caps. Now, a balancing act begins.

This story was changed on Nov. 10 at 8:58 a.m. to correct Bob Loiacono’s school district.  New Hampshire voters took out their affordability frustrations on more than just lawmakers last Tuesday.  As they elected Democrats into eye-popping legislative majorities in Concord Nov. 3, Granite Staters also voted in large numbers for a tax cap over […]

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...

School committee to weigh classroom screen time, technology spending

How much technology belongs in elementary classrooms—and how much the district should spend to maintain it—will be among the major questions before the Worcester School Committee when it meets Thursday, Nov. 12. The committee considers a parent-backed petition seeking to remove individually assigned, internet-connected devices from preschool through...

St. John Paul II boys soccer comes from behind to reach D5 Elite Eight

The St. John Paul II boys soccer team is headed back to the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 5 Elite Eight. The fourth-seeded Lions (14-4-3) battled to a 3-1 victory over 13th-seeded Roxbury Prep on Wednesday. Roxbury Prep took the lead against the run of play before Elie Youssef leveled the match with a scrappy extra-effort play in the box. Max DePaula, who would score on either side of the break, then gave St. John Paul II a 2-1 lead. DePaula made it a two-goal advantage for St. John Paul II with 25 minutes remaining after he was first to Quinn Dillon's knockdown header off a corner kick. Despite falling behind early, St. John Paul II maintained control of the match and had a plethora of chances to further add to the lead through target man Eli Bassil and DePaula but the two were held at bay. St. John Paul II will host the winner of No. 5 Brighton and No. 12 Nashoba Valley, who play on Thursday. The game date and time are to be determined. In other high school sports: Boys Soccer Div. 3, Round of 16 – No. 8 Nantucket 3, No. 9 Fairhaven 1: The Whalers

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!

Financial investigation at Nahant elementary school puts town employee on leave

A Nahant town employee has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into financial irregularities, according to the town administrator and police chief.

Cranston Strikes New JWU Payment Deal After Three Years of Getting Nothing

Cranston's Finance Committee has signed off on a new voluntary payment agreement with Johnson & Wales University that would bring the city $150,000 a year for three years, then $100,000 annually after that, following a stretch in which the university sent the city nothing at all. The full City Council is set to weigh in at its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 16.

OPINION: The despairing task of choosing between housing or tuition

I am sure many college students in Boston have heard of the struggles of affording housing before leaving to attend university. And yes, it is hard to realistically balance the cost of tuition and housing. It has created a debate on whether students should prioritize their education or a roof over their heads.

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...

Essex Tech weighs new lottery option

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School is reconsidering how it distributes admissions seats among its 17 member communities as officials confront competing demands for student access and municipal budget stability. The review follows the first year of a revised lottery system that left some communities with more seats than...