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Wesleyan University Student-Athlete Dies In Skiing Accident
A junior at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, has died after a ski accident. Jack Seivwright was studying abroad this semester, the university said in a statement. The accident happened on Sunday, Feb. 12. "Known on campus as a student-athlete who brought people together, he will be sorely missed by many," Wesleyan's statement said. "We offer our condolences to Jack’s family, friends, and loved ones." A native of Elmore, Vermont, Seivwright was a member of the soccer team during his freshman year in 2020-21. “Jack was a ball of energy who loved being active and spending tim…
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Wayland Schools Have 'Hostile Work Environment,' Superintendent Says
A superintendent who was placed on administrative leave following an incident in which he was the target of racist graffiti filed a discrimination complaint saying his school district fosters a "hostile work environment" and subjected him to unlawful discrimination on the basis of race. A spray-painted, overtly racist message targeting Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy was discovered on a community pool wall in Wayland around 7:30 a.m. on December 21, 2023, as reported by Daily Voice. The graffiti said "OMAR = N****R," according to a complaint Easy filed to the Massachusetts Commission Against …
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Meat Cleaver Among Several Weapons Taken From Students At 2 Boston Schools
Several weapons – including a meat cleaver, a TASER device and a knife – were recovered from students at two Boston schools this week, according to officials and reports. First, a knife was confiscated from a student at the James Condon School in South Boston on Thursday morning, Feb. 9, school officials confirm to Daily Voice. No injuries were reported and the student could face disciplinary action, Principal Carlitta Camillo said in a statement. "We wanted to let you know about this incident in the interest of open and transparent communication," Camillo said. "We also want you to know…
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Ex-Everett Schools Chief Convicted Of Groping Female Employee: DA
The 79-year-old former Everett Superintendent of Schools was convicted on Thursday, Feb. 9, of groping a female employee multiple times in 2017 and 2018, authorities said. He faces more accusations from other women as well. Frederick Foresteire was sentenced to 18 months in prison, where he will serve 90 days with the remainder of his time being suspended for two years, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said. He must stay away from his victims, and he is required to register as a sex offender. Foresteire had a long career in education and served as superintendent for…
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Randolph Teacher Sent To Hospital After Drinking 'Unknown Substance' In Coffee
An investigation has been launched after an elementary school teacher was brought to the hospital after drinking an "unknown substance" in their coffee this week. The teacher at Donovan Elementary School in Randolph was taken to Milton Hospital around 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, according to a letter from Principal Beth Gannon. Gannon said the decision to transport the teacher was made "out of the abundance of caution" for their health after consulting with the school district. The teacher's condition was not known. Well isn’t this an interesting chain of event at a Randolph Public…
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School Closings: List Grows As Subzero Temperatures Approach Massachusetts
As dangerous wind chills and subzero temperatures are expected to move through the state, many Massachusetts school districts are closing for the day on Friday, Feb. 3. The National Weather Service predicts the lowest wind chills could be between -15 and -45 degrees Fahrenheit from Friday night into Saturday morning. Isolated power outages and snow squalls are expected and the risk for frostbite will also be high. Dangerous Wind Chills Fri-Sat across southern New England. Isolated power outages possible due to strong winds. A few isolated snow squalls possible late tonight into early …
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Bad Teacher: Pre-K Para Fired After Snapping OnlyFan Pics At Western Mass School, Reports Say
A Longmeadow preschool para who allegedly took nude photos for her OnlyFans account on school grounds has been fired, according to multiple reports. Brenna Percy, who worked at Wolf Swamp Road School, was outed this week by the controversial Twitter account LibsofTikTok, which showed a photo of Percy standing in a bathroom with her breasts exposed. She captioned it: "Naughty at work." The photo is from 2021 when Percy was working as a non-teaching para at the public school. LibsOfTikTok said Percy has an active OnlyFans account, a social media site where users can upload explicit content th…
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Brawl At Boston Latin Academy Sends Student To Hospital
One student was injured after a fight broke out at college preparatory school in Boston, reports said. The fight involving four middle schoolers happened at Boston Latin Academy around 10:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, NBC10 Boston reports. The one student who was injured was treated by the school nurse before being taken to the hospital as a precaution. They have since been released, Head of School Gavin Smith said in a statement. A video of the altercation was posted by Live Boston on Twitter. Warning: the video contains graphic content which may be sensitive to some viewers. The fight was …
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Medway High School Drop-Off Route Disrupted By Overnight Car Crash: Police
Parents and students had to find another way to school in the morning after an overnight car crash prompted immediate utility work in Medway, authorities said. Summer Street in Medway was closed Tuesday morning, Jan. 3, between Milford and Adams Street because of an overnight crash at the Highland Street intersection. Medway Police said the car involved took out the utility pole across from the intersection and crews were working to fix the damage. TRAFFIC ALERT-SUMMER STREET CLOSED AT HIGHLANDSummer St is closed this morning between Milford & Adams St due to an overnight crash. …
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Boston Public Schools Ask For Temporary Mask Requirement: Officials
Students in Boston will likely be donning an item of protection in addition to hats and gloves for their first school day in 2023, school officials say. Boston schools are requesting that students and staff temporarily wear masks for the first eight days of spring semester "to keep students healthy and minimize staff absences during this high-risk period," according to the announcement on the Public Schools website. Those who do not abide by the request during the suggested time period of Wednesday, Jan. 4 through Friday, Jan. 13 will not be disciplined or sent home. Staff and students a…
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Medway Students Single Out Wellesley Basketball Player During Varsity Game
A girls' varsity basketball game ended with a racist demonstration between two opposing high schools earlier this month, school officials said. Two Medway High School students knelt on the ground and raised their fists in a gesture associated with racial justice movements as a Wellesley High School student of color passed them on Friday, Dec. 9, according to a statement issued by the school district. Medway High is working with the Wellesley school to "engage in restorative practices focused on repairing the harm caused by this incident and fostering reconciliation between our s…
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Racist Graffiti Targeting Wayland Superintendent Found Near High School: Officials
An overtly racist message was found graffiti'd on a community pool wall in Wayland, according to officials. Police discovered the spray painted message, targeting Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy, around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, according to town officials and Wayland Community Pool. The pool is located near Wayland High School. “The words ‘Omar’ and the N-word were painted in white,” Principal Allyson Mizoguchi said in a memo, according to the school's newspaper. The Wayland Police Department announced its investigation into the incident around noon the same day. "T…
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