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Vol. 48 | No. 4 | January 28, 2022
Hiking event highlights Westborough State Hospital’s history
Northborough School Committee discusses reduction to budget
By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter
By Laura Hayes Senior Community Reporter NORTHBOROUGH - The Public Schools of Northborough has decreased its proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year by just over $240,000 to a new figure of approximately $26.69 million. The town has asked the school district to limit its budget increase to 3.39% over its previous budget for the 2022 Fiscal Year. This plan, though, would represent a 3.46% increase. “So, we’re over that percentage at this particular time,” Superintendent Greg Martineau said during a presentation to the School Committee on Jan. 5.
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District still working to add positions Martineau said administrators are still discussing two proposed positions. Those are an instructional technology specialist and a team chair. Both were not included in the presented budget. Martinaeu said, however, that he was confident they could be included in a future iteration. “We just need some time to figure out exactly how and what that will look like,” he said. There is currently an IT specialist at Melican Middle School. But there hasn’t been one at the elementary level for many years. A team chair, Martineau said, is “instrumental” in supporting families. The staff member would
WESTBOROUGH - Over 60 people gathered on the banks of the frozen Lake Chauncy on Sunday to explore the trails surrounding the former Westborough State Hospital. The walk was organized by the Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT). “I think that going out for a walk doesn’t have to be just about getting in your steps and getting exercise,” said WCLT’s Janet Anderson. “That’s a great goal — but also I think it’s a lot more interesting if you’re aware of the land that you’re walking through; if you’re aware of what used to be there once and the people and history that make that land special.” The walk, which was led by Anderson, explored some of the trails running through the Wayne F. MacCallum Wildlife Management Area, which was originally part of the Westborough State Hospital land.
Hikers walk along trails on the campus of the former Westborough State Hospital.
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