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Pentucket regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew. (Courtesy photograph.)
Groveland, Merrimac and West Newbury’s working group to determine how Pentucket Regional School District will return to five-day, in-person instruction this spring, met for the first time yesterday.
Members of what’s being called the “100% Pentucket” initiative noted social distancing is the “single greatest barrier that must be addressed in order for Pentucket schools to return to fully in-person learning.” A statement explained there is not enough room in existing buildings to accommodate all students at six-foot increments. The working group will review all options and guidelines, including the possibility of three-foot social distancing. ....

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