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Hull Elementary School Students Participate in Battle of the Books Competition

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Hull Public Schools
Michael F. Devine, Superintendent
180 Harborview Road
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Monday, March 18, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Hull Elementary School Students Participate in Battle of the Books Competition

Hull fifth grade students participated in a Battle of the Books competition modeled after the popular TV show, Jeopardy. (Courtesy Photo Hull Public Schools)

HULL — Fifth grade students at Lillian M. Jacobs Elementary School participated in a Jeopardy style Battle of the Books competition.

Beginning at the end of January, students started working in teams to read and discuss 12 assigned books. (Not every student read every book, but collectively the teams read all books).

Books included classics, like “The Trumpet of the Swan” by E. B. White, as well as new graphic novels, like “Fish Girl” by David Wiesner and Donna Jo Napoli.

Students’ work culminated last week, when teams battled against each other, answering questions about characters, events and settings. The game was projected on a smart board, with questions worth varying amounts of points (100-500) based on difficulty. 

“We were so pleased to see how excited and engaged students were throughout this project,” Principal Christine Cappadona said. “The Jeopardy style game provided a hands on way for students to take ownership and pride in their work, while testing their knowledge on material they’ve read throughout the winter.”

From March 12-13, the three fifth grade classes — each of which had four teams of students with varying reading levels — competed against one another. The three winning teams from each class then battled each other for the final grade champion. 

The three class champions won a pizza party with Peel Pizza in Hingham on March 14. During the final round of the game, the students who were not competing, sat with their teams and participated in a behind the scene version of the activity, silently answering the questions while teachers checked their answers. The winner of the silent competition received free ice cream vouchers from Nona’s in Hingham.

Ultimate champs –Teddy Hennessey, Jeffrey Reede, Maya Thomas, Allison Leary, Joseph DelGallo and Christopher Resnick — earned a bag of books donated by Buttonwood Books and Toys in Cohasset.

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Pepperell Police Issue Warrant for Suspect Wanted in Connection with Series of Motor Vehicle Break-Ins

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Pepperell Police Department
David Scott, Chief of Police
59 Main St.
Pepperell, MA 01463

For Immediate Release

Monday, March 18, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Pepperell Police Issue Warrant for Suspect Wanted in Connection with Series of Motor Vehicle Break-Ins

PEPPERELL — Chief David Scott reports that the Pepperell Police Department is charging a man in connection with several motor vehicle break-ins in town.

DAVID FRAGOZA, AGE 33, OF LOWELL, is charged with:

  • Breaking and Entering into a Vehicle with Intent to Commit a Felony (nine counts)
  • Larceny (five counts)

On March 11, police received several reports from residents that their motor vehicles had been broken into in the Merrimack Drive neighborhood. Many of the victims reported items stolen, including cash and credit cards.

Detective John Coburn immediately began investing the incidents. Using evidence located at the scene, Detective Coburn was able to identify the footwear of the suspect, and later matched that footwear to a suspect seen in surveillance video using one of the stolen credit cards in a nearby city.

To identify the suspect, Detective Coburn worked with area police departments and was able to secure a photo of FRAGOZA, which matched the person seen in video surveillance.

Pepperell Police secured a warrant for FRAGOZA’S arrest today at Ayer District Court.

“I want to commend Detective Coburn for his hard, investigative work on this case,” Chief Scott said. “His knowledge, dedication and specialized training allowed the Pepperell Police Department to quickly identify this suspect and obtain a warrant for his arrest.”

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Northeast Metro Tech Metal Fabrication Students Build Gear Rack for Reading Fire Department

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For Immediate Release

Monday, March 18, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

WAKEFIELD — Northeast Metro Tech metal fabrication students partnered with the Reading Fire Department this winter to create a custom gear rack for firefighters.

On March 15, after weeks of putting the project together, Capt. Rick Nelson from the Reading Fire Department visited Northeast to thank students for their work and pick up the rack, which will be used for storing jackets and equipment. Superintendent David DiBarri and Reading School Committee member Robert McCarthy also headed to the shop to praise students’ efforts.

“Community partnerships like with the Reading Fire Department are part of the foundation of Northeast,” Superintendent David DiBarri said. “We always like to seize opportunities that not only benefit a community group, but give students the opportunity to showcase everything they’re learning in shop.”

In January, Capt. Nelson reached out to metal fabrication department head Bill Williams to see if students could construct a 9-by-2-by-5 foot gear rack, as the department recently added four new members and needed an additional storage.

Northeast has a long history working with community departments and organizations, including the Reading Fire Department. About 20 years ago, Northeast created several other similar gear racks for firefighters.

“Everyone at Northeast has always been tremendous to work with, and now that we’ve outgrown the current gear racks we have, Northeast was our first choice for having another one made,” Capt. Nelson said. “Thank you to all the students who dedicated time to this project, Bill Williams and Superintendent DiBarri.”

Over the last two months, metal fabrication students worked on building the rack from the ground up. They drafted a layout of the structure, mapped out supplies and then began measuring, cutting and welding pieces together. They also used a Hossfled bender to make steal hangers that will hold firefighters’ jackets.

“I really liked how the project incorporated everything we’ve been doing over the last couple years here,” said senior Ryan Burke, of Saugus. “We started from scratch and went all the way to having a finished product. During the process I got to learn more about square tubing, which isn’t a material we normally use in shop.”

For the final touches, students added on eight wheels so that the rack can easily be maneuvered. Once completely built, students from the auto body shop powder coated the rack red and the hangers black.

“I want to commend students on a job well done,” McCarthy said. “This was a great budget-friendly project for the Reading Fire Department that really allowed students to shine. As a member of the School Committee, I’m always happy to see these community relations continue to flourish.”

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Manchester-By-The-Sea Named Among Top Places to Live by Boston Magazine

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Manchester-by-the-Sea
Gregory T. Federspiel, Town Administrator
10 Central Street Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

For Immediate Release

Friday, March 15, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Manchester-By-The-Sea Named Among Top Places to Live by Boston Magazine

Boston Magazine’s clip on Manchester-by-the-Sea in the publication’s article on the top places to live around Boston. (Image courtesy Boston Magazine)

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — Town Administrator Gregory Federspiel is pleased to announce that Manchester-by-the-Sea was named one of the best places to live by Boston Magazine.

In an article published on Feb. 26, Boston Magazine highlighted 12 suburban towns — with their walkable downtowns, restaurants and living space — as appealing to the current generation of home buyers.

Manchester-by-the-Sea, the article reads, is particularly appealing due to its close proximity to Singing Beach. There’s also a commuter rail stop right in the middle of the village, which has myriad shopping and dining options, along with ample community events throughout the year.

In the summer, residents and visitors alike, when not at the beach, spend their nights lounging at Masconomo Park, overlooking the harbor, listening to free concerts.

“We’re extremely honored to have been recognized by Boston Magazine as one of the top places to live around Boston,” Town Administrator Federspiel said. “Manchester-by-the-Sea’s quintessential New England village, with an array of restaurants and small businesses surrounded by a picturesque landscape, are just a few of the many great things about this seacoast town.”

Federspiel also noted that residents highly value the excellent school system, ranked one of the best in the state.

 

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