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Newton Public Schools Superintendent David Fleishman announced he will be stepping down to head up JVS Boston.

Westford Academy graduates Class of 2021 Wicked Local WESTFORD -- Amid continuing challenges wrought by the COVID crisis, Westford Academy seniors graduated, taking their diplomas -- and countless memories -- with them on the next step of their journey. The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2021 took place June 5, at Westford Academys Trustees Field -- postponed a day, due to questionable weather.  Resiliency amid change Class President Viraj  Jayaraman said, "During my time at Westford A...

Outgoing Westford schools chief reflects on 50-year career

A Westford teacher accused of online harassment and identity fraud is leaving the district, Superintendent of Schools Everett "Bill" Olsen confirmed.

Wicked Local WESTFORD -- With a state mandate coming into effect, the school district is preparing for a full, in-person return for the elementary grades on April 5.  Superintendent of Schools Everett "Bill" Olsen provided an update at the March 29 School Committee meeting. Although Olsen expressed optimism -- including in the eventual vaccination of young students -- he also urged caution, noting recent increases in COVID-19 cases. "Were looking forward. Were anxious, were ready," said Olsen....

A screening committee has named four candidates for the Westford school superintendent

Wicked Local WESTFORD -- The arraignment of a Westford Academy teacher accused of criminal harassment and identity fraud has been delayed for a second time. The new arraignment date for Michael Colson of Littleton, a history teacher, is March 23 at Ayer District Court, according to court records.  Colson was originally scheduled to be arraigned on Feb. 10. The date was then moved to Feb. 24, court personnel confirmed. Colson, the former president of the Westford Educators Association, faces ...

Wicked Local WESTFORD -- A Westford Academy teacher faces charges of criminal harassment and identity fraud, including alleged harassment through email messages and Facebook.  An arraignment is set for Feb. 10 in Ayer District Court for Michael Colson of Littleton, a history teacher and former president of the Westford Education Association,  The charges are listed in court documents as misdemeanors. Colson has not been arrested; the Eagle-Independent has reached out to Colson. Harassment co...