Pinned‘Traumatic,’ ‘volatile’ and ‘torturous:’ BU students voice lasting impacts of working Orientation under Shiney JamesBy Cameron Morsberger and Colbi Edmonds Numerous Boston University students allege Orientation Director Shiney James created a “toxic” work environment and fostered a culture of fear during their time as Orientation leaders — an experience they say continues to impact them months and years later. Allegations against James include verbally…Boston University11 min readBoston University11 min read
Apr 26Chelmsford voters reject proposed zoning change, pass townwide funding at Town MeetingManager: Town employs ‘fiscal conservatism’ CHELMSFORD — Residents approved departmental budget items and rejected a zoning proposal at spring Town Meeting at the Chelmsford Senior Center Monday night. After an Age-Friendly Chelmsford initiative update, Town Manager Paul Cohen launched into a financial review, announcing the town will “finish the current fiscal year in the black…Local Government5 min readLocal Government5 min read
Apr 18Erin Drew bests Ken Lefebvre by one vote in Chelmsford Select Board election recountCHELMSFORD — By a single vote, Erin Drew maintains her election to the Select Board in her race against two-term incumbent Ken Lefebvre, a recount determined Tuesday. The official results after the April 4 election saw Drew beat Lefebvre by six votes, but the recount proved a much smaller margin…Elections3 min readElections3 min read
Mar 15‘The best job I’ve ever had’: Hellenic American Academy principal reflects on first yearPlans to prioritize increasing enrollment, extracurriculars LOWELL — Principal Mary-Frances Tintle stands at the entrance of the Hellenic American Academy each morning to fist bump or shake hands with every student who walks through its doors. The gesture is emblematic of her first few months leading the institution. Since arriving in September, Tintle has formed connections…Private School5 min readPrivate School5 min read
Mar 4Westford elementary school transforms with colorful, student-inspired muralWESTFORD — Bren Bataclan was organizing his art supplies at Norman E. Day School when fourth-grader Ollie approached him. At the beginning of the school year, Ollie set a goal. He wanted to see “a bunch more art around the school,” he told Bataclan. It seems Ollie’s wish came true…Mural4 min readMural4 min read
Feb 25‘Heart warrior’ Jack Middlemiss celebrates five years post-heart transplantDRACUT — Jack Middlemiss is your typical third-grader. He likes baseball and watching the Red Sox, he plays Minecraft and Fortnite on his Nintendo Switch and he occasionally wrestles with his younger sister, Grace, at their Dracut home. But in many ways, Jack is extraordinary. At only 9-and-a-half years old…Transplant4 min readTransplant4 min read
Jan 21‘We were just in awe’: Miss Universe Cambodia winners visit Lowell, share pride in their countryLOWELL — For a city with a notably large, strong Cambodian-American population, as well as first-generation leaders serving it, representation matters. But that representation doesn’t end in Lowell, but extends to the opposite side of the world. Mayor Sokhary Chau welcomed four years of Miss Universe Cambodia winners to City…Cambodia4 min readCambodia4 min read
Jan 13‘Full of hatred and bigotry’: Residents protest Pastor Story Hour at Chelmsford Public LibraryCHELMSFORD — “We have a right to this library, too.” Monica Lundberg, of Lowell, was one of nearly 50 protestors outside of the Chelmsford Public Library Friday morning who were compelled to respond to a Pastor Story Hour taking place inside. Organized by the Shepherd’s Church, a Chelmsford-based Christian organization…Libraries4 min readLibraries4 min read
Jan 5‘She had a sense of magic and wonder’: Chelmsford remembers late library director Becky HerrmannCHELMSFORD — To be a good librarian, you have to be pretty well-read — that’s a given. But to be a great one, you have to show tremendous care and encourage others to read as much as you do. By all accounts, Becky Herrmann was a great librarian. She served…Libraries4 min readLibraries4 min read
Dec 16, 202298-year-old World War II veteran commemorates Battle of the Bulge alongside Lowell fourth-gradersLOWELL — Nearly 80 years ago, Joe Landry was drafted into the U.S. Army at Fort Devens at just 18 years old. Only a year later, he would fight in one of the largest battles of World War II. The Shirley native, 98, visited fourth-graders at the Collegiate Charter School…Veterans4 min readVeterans4 min read
