New charter school application denied
      Residents in Ashburnham and Westminster will continue to have one choice for charter schools in the area. The proposal for a new charter school in Hubbardston was not granted by the state Board of Education at their Feb. 27 meeting. The proposed Maplewind Charter School was one of four finalists r...
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Group to make noise with silent auction
By Caitlyn Kelleher Journal Reporter
      John R. Briggs Principal Candace Wright and Extended Day Coordinator Dorene Francis are trying to pull together a new type of fundraiser for the school. The pair is working with a committee of parents and staff to set up a silent and service auction to raise money to provide scholarships for the e...
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School Events Calendar
Monday, March 12 through Friday, March 16
      Ashby Elementary School Tuesday, March 13 - Monthly Special Education building   meeting, 2:25 to 3:15 p.m. Thursday, March 15 - Curriculum Night, 6 p.m. / Grade 5 Musical North Middlesex Regional High School Monday, March 12 - School Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m.
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