Petersham voters back study of PCS removal from consolidation
(left to right) Petersham Selectboard member Rebecca Legare, Vice Chair Henry Woolsey and Chair Nancy Allen in discussion prior to the Annual Town Meeting. Staff photo/Greg Vine
The setting sun shining through the open front door of Petersham Town Hall illuminates Town Moderator Bart Wendell at the start of last Monday s Annual Town Meeting. Staff photo/Greg Vine
The vote in favor of a resolution to support the study of a return to independence for Petersham Center School was unanimous. Staff photo/Greg Vine
Some Petersham voters who felt safer meeting outdoors took their seats in front of Town Hall at Monday s Annual Town Meeting. Staff photo/Greg Vine
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FAVORITE NATURAL RESOURCE: The drawing by Fisher Woodley’s fourth-grade class at Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary in Cedar Falls, Iowa, was chosen as the creative winner in the “My/Our favorite natural resource is…” category. The drawing incorporates a collection of water, plants, trees and wildlife that can be found throughout Iowa and the world. For Earth Week Chalk Challenge, Iowans create images focusing on unseen nature, biodiversity and natural resources.
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With its recent Earth Week Chalk Challenge, Water Rocks asked Iowans to express themselves through creating images that delved deeper into the topics of unseen nature, biodiversity and their own special kinship with natural resources. The contest coincided with Earth Week and drew entrants young and old including individuals, numerous schools, clubs, classrooms and organi
This week, the Volusia County school district announced it will welcome volunteers back to campuses on a limited bases as well as permit some academic field trips. Large events like proms and graduation bashes are still not allowed.
Flagler County s spring break was the week of March 15 and Volusia s was last week. Now, officials are watching to see whether there will be an increase in cases after the break similar to when students returned in January.
The state s numbers include a breakdown of how many cases are in each school information the districts have been unwilling to provide. Neither agency is providing information about how many students or staff members are in quarantine.