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Littleton Middle School Retains Spotlight School Status

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Littleton Public Schools
Dr. Kelly R. Clenchy, Superintendent
33 Shattuck Street,
Littleton, MA 01460

For Immediate Release

Monday, Jan. 14 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Littleton Middle School Retains Spotlight School Status

LITTLETON — Superintendent Kelly R. Clenchy and Principal Cheryl Temple are pleased to announce that Littleton Middle School has once again been named a Spotlight School by the New England League of Middle Schools. 

By having its spotlight status renewed for another three years, Littleton Middle School is one of just six middle schools in Massachusetts to earn the prestigious honor.

In retaining its spotlight status, Littleton Middle School demonstrated during a recent visit by NELMS evaluators that it continues to evolve in its commitment to effective instruction, collaboration and a solid understanding of the students it serves. 

Spotlight Schools are recognized for developing programs that place a direct emphasis on the specialized needs of young adolescent learners, with a 21st century curriculum, modernized student assessment and classroom instruction. 

NELMS identified several Littleton Middle School programs in renewing its spotlight status, including effective teaching teams and a strong wellness program, a schedule that supports effective time management for students and the school’s new innovative Maker Space. The review team also commended Littleton Middle School’s energetic and effective administrative team, supportive community and central office and engaged parents. 

The school additionally earned recognition due to its integration of technology, the central office’s level of engagement — as well as that of parents and the community — and a deep focus on social emotional learning.

“Our whole school community is extremely engaged with one another, and that’s visible in the way our students and faculty interact and work so closely with one another every day,” Principal Temple said. “The support we have from all of our stakeholders, coupled with the thoughtful lessons that teachers put together for our students is what makes our success possible, and I’m so grateful for everyone’s commitment to maintaining such a positive and productive learning environment.”

The school was evaluated last month by a team consisting of NELMS Coordinator of Assessment Programs Bill Downey, Hudson Middle School Principal Jason Webster and NELMS Executive Director Jeff Rodman. The group spent their day at Littleton Middle School taking part in classroom visits, student and parent panel discussions, a campus tour, interviews with students and a visit with Superintendent Clenchy.

“This recognition is a direct reflection of how invested our entire middle school community is, inclusive of students, staff, parents and administrators— who are committed to helping all students succeed,” Superintendent Clenchy said.

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Littleton Police Advisory: Truck Exclusion on Taylor Street will be Strictly Enforced

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Littleton Police Department
Matthew J. Pinard, Chief of Police
500 Great Road,
Littleton, MA 01460

For Immediate Release

Tuesday Dec. 18, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Littleton Police Advisory: Truck Exclusion on Taylor Street will be Strictly Enforced

LITTLETON — Chief Matthew J. Pinard and the Littleton Police Department wish to remind motorists that trucks are not allowed to travel on a large section of Taylor Street. This traffic exclusion will be strictly enforced moving forward, with Littleton Police officers posted on traffic details in the area in response to resident complaints.

Trucks are not allowed to travel on the northern section of Taylor Street from Porter Road to the Littleton B&M Depot.

The truck exclusion covers trucks that are 2 1/2 tons or more (5,000 lbs.) whether the trucks have commercial plates or not.

The following vehicles ARE allowed:

  • Ford, GM, Ram and similar 3500 pickups
  • 3500 (one ton) pickup trucks with dual wheels on the rear axle.
  • One-ton/3500 pickups with dump beds
  • Motor coaches (buses)
  • Trucks with legitimate business in the exclusion zone/no thru traffic

The Littleton Highway Department has erected new signs just west of Porter Rd and at the Depot intersection to warn motorists. Those who fail to abide by the exclusion will be issued citations under Mass. Gen. Laws Chapter 90, § Section 18 Restricted Way or Truck Exclusion and will be issued a $55 fine for a civil infraction.

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Littleton Police Arrest Alleged Opioid Dealer

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Littleton Police Department
Matthew J. Pinard, Chief of Police
500 Great Road,
Littleton, MA 01460

For Immediate Release

Friday, Nov. 30, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Littleton Police Arrest Alleged Drug Dealer

RAYMOND HOWARD, age 42, of Littleton was arrested for allegedly selling Oxycontin in the community. (Littleton Police Department/Booking Photo)
RAYMOND HOWARD, age 42, of Littleton was arrested for allegedly selling Oxycontin in the community. (Littleton Police Department/Booking Photo)

LITTLETON — Chief Matthew J. Pinard reports that the Littleton Police Department, after a long-term investigation, arrested a man today and charged him with selling drugs.

RAYMOND HOWARD, AGE 42, OF LITTLETON was charged with:
Distribution of a Class B Substance (Oxycontin).

The arrest comes as a result of a months-long investigation using by the Littleton Police Detective Unit into drug activity at the Pondside Apartments on King Street. The apartment complex is just off of Rt. 495. During the investigation, plainclothes officers conducted multiple drug purchases from HOWARD.

At approximately 9 a.m. Friday, Littleton Police Detectives assisted by the Boxborough Police Detectives executed an arrest warrant at HOWARD’s residence, and he was arrested without incident. A search warrant was also executed at his apartment, which resulted in the seizure of dozens of prescription Oxycontin pills.

HOWARD is being held at the Littleton Police Department pending his arraignment at Ayer District Court later today.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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Littleton Students Explore Engineering During STEM Week

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Littleton Public Schools
Dr. Kelly R. Clenchy, Superintendent
33 Shattuck Street,
Littleton, MA 01460

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Nov. 1. 10, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Littleton Students Explore Engineering During STEM Week

LITTLETON — Superintendent Kelly Clenchy is pleased to announce that students in  kindergarten through fifth grade took on their own engineering projects last week as part of Massachusetts STEM Week. 

This year, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Week provided students with an opportunity to answer a challenge to “create something that does something.” In response, students got creative in engineering their own projects by re-purposing recycled materials, and using string, tape and glue to create functional items. 

The projects were completed in five phases, which enabled students to use their critical thinking skills to develop ideas for their projects. The Ask phase allowed students to ask preliminary questions about the challenge. The Imagine phase encouraged students to think about examples of functional items — including who might like to use the things they make.

The Plan phase required students to think about a problem they’d like to solve, and to think about the materials they’d use. Then, students worked together through the Create phase to complete the initial work on their projects and develop a prototype.

Finally, students completed self evaluations and took feedback that enabled them to think about how they could improve their projects, including what could be added or removed from their prototypes to make them more functional, as well as how they could expand their project’s usefulness. 

“Our students were extremely creative throughout the process of developing their projects for STEM Week,” STEM Integration Specialist Heidi MacGregor said. “I was really impressed with the work they did to address the challenge and create something new and practical.” 

Students presented their projects throughout the week, including items like pet toys, paper holders, mouse traps and instruments.

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