In Pittsfield, two school board members abruptly resign
Seventh and eighth graders listen to English teacher Chris Davitt (center) during an interdisciplinary humanities block at Pittsfield Middle High School on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. (ELIZABETH FRANTZ / Monitor staff) Elizabeth Frantz
Published: 4/29/2021 4:05:56 PM
Two of the five members of the Pittsfield School Board have abruptly resigned, blindsiding many in town and creating a rush to fill the spots.
School Board Chairman Adam Gauthier confirmed the departure of Bea Douglas and Ted Mitchell, two long-time officials in town. Both had one year left on their terms.
“Bea Douglas and Ted Mitchell have resigned due to health and personal reasons,” Gauthier said in an email. “It is unfortunate to lose them and the amount of experience that they brought to the table.”