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Vol. 46 | No. 47 | November 20, 2020
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Northborough parents push for free full day kindergarten
Westborough Police Sergeant Kalagher receives Medal of Valor
By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH - The pandemic has changed many areas of the educational experience this year, including snow days, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and enrollment changes. All were discussed during the Northborough K-8 School Committee meeting on November 4. Parents are also urging the School Committee to approve free full day kindergarten next school year instead of waiting for 2023-2024. Although comments made during the audience sharing portion of the School Committee agenda do not require a response, parents were vocal with their desire for free full day kindergarten to start next school year, instead of waiting until the proposed 2023-2024 school year. Southborough and many surrounding towns have implemented free kindergarten. Pre-COVID, kindergarten tuition has been used to Kindergarten | 10
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Mass. Secretary of Public Safety and Security Thomas Turco addresses the audience as Sgt. Jonathan Kalagher looks on
By Bonnie Adams Managing Editor WESTBOROUGH ā On Nov. 10, as nearly the entire Westborough Police Department looked on, Sgt. Jonathan Kalagher was presented with the Medal of Valor Award for his bravery and quick action in responding to a domestic violence incident last fall. The ceremony, also attended by state police officials, local leaders and a small gathering of family and friends, was held on the football field at Westborough High School. Kalagher | 8
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