February 15, 2018 For better and for worse, in sickness and in health, Dean Allard gets up and reads a bit every morning. He then calls an Uber. It s my life, Allard said. It s time to go see his girl. It s been a long time that we ve been together. I just.I just don t know any better. The Uber shows up and Dean climbs in. It takes him a couple ofÃÂ .
Powell abruptly resigned last month over committee s choice for superintendent. Slaughter is the Central Massachusetts regional director for U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and as a Pittsfield native has strong relationships with several children, families, elected officials, and community leaders in the city. I am a Black educated woman who is a confident, passionate, determined, organized leader and team player, she wrote in her letter of interest. Joining the Pittsfield School Committee will allow me to continue to serve and engage our students in our community. Also indicating interest was Karen Kaveney-Murray, who has worked in Pittsfield Public Schools as a translator, and Randy Farmer, who feels strongly about ensuring success for all students by implementing policies that focus on student achievement. Ward 4 Councilor Chris Connell nominated Farmer but the motion was not seconded.