Tagged: Schools

Plymouth Schools Ahead Of The Curve In Banning Of Cell Phones

September 10th, 2025 | Schools

In Plymouth, while at the state level, the banning of cell phones in schools, is still being debated, Plymouth schools have had a cell phone ban policy in place for about two years according to Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Christopher Campbell. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more.. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Christopher Campbell says the cell […]

It’s Back To School For 7,000 Plymouth Students This Week

August 27th, 2025 | Schools

In Plymouth, just over 7000, students say goodbye to summer, and start school Wednesday—the first day for grades 1 thru 12.  Kindergarten begins Thursday and pre-school after Labor Day. But for 771 teachers, 37 of them new to Plymouth schools, the school year began on Monday, with a rousing opening day celebration at North High […]

Rockland Police Holding School Safety Trainings

August 26th, 2025 | Schools

Rockland Police say they will be conducting safety training at schools in town. The training began on Monday at the Phelps School and will continue Tuesday at the Middle and High School complex and Thursday at the Esten School. They say the public should not be alarmed if they see an increased police presence at […]

Plymouth Sends Over Seven Thousand Students To School Wednesday

August 28th, 2024 | Schools

In Plymouth, just over seven thousand students say goodbye to summer as they greet the school year on Wednesday, but for almost seven hundred teachers, school began on Tuesday with a rousing teachers’ opening day celebration at North High School. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more… Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Chris Campbell says 45 new teachers […]

Milton Select Board Votes Down Ballot Question For School Debt Exclusion

August 8th, 2024 | Schools

A request to place question on the November ballot approving a $173 Million Debt Exclusion for a new school was the topic of the Milton Select Board’s meeting on Tuesday, with Board Member Erin Bradley voicing her support.   However, the Board’s Secretary John Keohane, expressed some concerns.   The Board’s Vice-Chair Roxanne Musto opposed […]

Sullivan Discusses Hospitals, Interim Superintendent, Downtown Renovation

July 18th, 2024 | Schools

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about Brockton Hospital and Good Samaritan Medical Center, the confirmation of a new interim School Superintendent, and work being down to revitalize the city’s downtown area.

Sullivan Discusses Schools, College Protests, and Climate Resilience

May 2nd, 2024 | Schools

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about issues with the school budget, potential concerns over college protests, and a new webpage dedicated to climate resilience.

Sullivan Discusses Death Of College President, Earthquake

April 5th, 2024 | Schools

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan spoke with WATD’s Dan McCready about the death of Massasoit Community College President Ray DiPasquale, Friday’s earthquake and Thursday’s Nor’easter.  

Massasoit Announces Death Of College President

April 5th, 2024 | Schools

Ray DiPasquale, the President of Massasoit Community College, has died. The school announced the death on their website saying he served as the school’s seventh president of, from August of 2021 until his passing. The City of Brockton also expressed condolences to his family. No further information is available at this time.

Sullivan Discusses Schools, State Drama Win, and The Anglim

March 28th, 2024 | Schools

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan discusses how the city is working to address both the financial and safety challenges in the schools, the win for drama students at the state finals, and the opening of a new multi-unit residential site downtown.  

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