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DARE to Dream Ready for the Upcoming Year
Two Contested Races in Norfolk Elections
By Alison Osborne Since 1993, the towns of Wrentham, Plainville, and Norfolk have come together to provide children in Grades 3 to 7 a safe, fun, and positive summer experience that teaches the importance of making good decisions. Originally envisioned as a single-day DARE/health program for students in Grades 5 and 6, the program proved so popular that it expanded to longer sessions, and added weeks for Grades 4 and 7, too. Just last year, the program added a two-day program for Grade 3 students. Wrentham Police Chief James Anderson, who has run the program since its start along with Officers Steve Plympton and James Rockett, says, “Many families over the years have sent all of their children to our program and the program has been so successful that many families plan their summer vacation around our summer dates.” With
a mixture of educational speakers, activities, field trips, and arts and crafts, the DARE to Dream camp reinforces the ideas DARE introduces to students in class. The positive responses from campers has kept the program running and growing. Plympton says, “Each year they want to know what some of the activities that will take place for the upcoming year are. We do change up our schedule from year to
year to make it a positive experience for all that attend.” The staff, comprised of DARE officers, teachers, and peer leaders are passionate about the cause and care a great deal about the campers. The program strives to include activities that offer something for each student.
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By Grace Allen Norfolk heads to the polls on May 5 for the annual town election. Residents can cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Freeman Kennedy School on Boardman Street. Voters will have few choices to make, since there are only two contested races. King Philip Regional School Committee vicechairman Peter “Michael” Gee is being challenged by newcomer Patrick Touhey, while Board of Selectmen chairman Scott Bugbee faces a challenge from Recreation Commission member Kevin Doolin. Following are statements from three of the candidates in the two races. Doolin could not be reached for comment. Peter Gee Thank you for the opportunity to once again present myself to the voters of Norfolk as their representative to the King Philip Regional School Committee. I have served
on the board since 2010, when I was appointed by the Board of Selectmen, and have been reelected twice. I am currently Vice Chair and serve on the Budget and Finance, Policy, and collective bargaining subcommittees. I ask for your continued support and your vote on May 5. To briefly describe my background, my wife, Jan Cree, and I have four children—three graduates of King Philip Regional High School and the fourth currently in the KP Middle School. So, I am deeply invested in public education. I also have a strong professional interest in education because of my career in educational publishing. I believe that my experience and perspective have enabled me to make a solid contribution to the committee and capably represent the interests of Norfolk residents in the support of our schools. I have a track record of collaboration with stakehold-
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