By Ed on Jun 14, 2007 in Dracut, Organizations | 2 Comments
Who we are and what we do!
Visit: www.massachusettsstatekofc.org
How to Join(New) & These Men we call Knights
Thank you for your time: ed_gertz@msn.com
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members [...]
By Shawn on Jun 13, 2007 in Massachusetts Elections, Religion | 7 Comments
“He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart” — Proverbs 11:29
In the 1920s, the nation was in a philosophical chaos. The Great War was over, but at home the conservatives, fearing the social changes happening all around them, were driving a fundamentalism [...]
By Shawn on Jun 12, 2007 in Municipal | 0 Comments
It was a quiet Board of Selectman’s meeting. An Eagle Scout report, a couple special permit approvals, some bonding issues to approve, Jake Lyons made a good presentation regarding that cable television bill going around (don’t support it)..
So, it was getting boring, and I thought the meeting would soon end.. I was [...]
By Shawn on Jun 12, 2007 in Schools | 0 Comments
I had neglected to put up a copy of the section of “The Sun from Lowell”’s Political Column for a couple days, but after last night’s meeting of the School Committee, I think it is appropriate:
DRACUT’S CONTROVERSY over the likely departure of Superintendent of Schools Elaine Espindle won’t go away, even though [...]
By Shawn on Jun 11, 2007 in Schools | 1 Comment
The School Committee announced during their meeting tonite that athletic fees will be reduced for the upcoming school year.
Where last year the fee was $100 per sport, with a $200 cap; the new fee will be $80 per sport with a $160 cap.
Committee Member Mike Miles, who ran for office on the issue of reducing [...]
By Shawn on Jun 11, 2007 in Schools | 2 Comments
During the community input segment of tonite’s School Committee meeting, we had a number of local parents provide input:
First, Kathleen Doiron read an email that she had sent to the member earlier (and I understand received no response):
I write to all of you concerning the Screening Committee that was voted on at the last meeting.
Is [...]
By admin on Jun 8, 2007 in Events | 0 Comments
Sorry Charlie, from the Valley Dispatch
By Shawn on Jun 8, 2007 in Municipal, Schools | 0 Comments
Not a lot happening this week.
The School Committee meeting prior to town meeting in itself was fairly quiet. The only significant thing was the request for increasing the price for school lunches.
More importantly though is the continued attendance of a significan audience at the school committee meetings. Well over 40 parents continue to show up [...]
By Shawn on Jun 6, 2007 in Organizations | 0 Comments
Ok, so this site usually doesn’t talk a lot about all the rec programs, but this one is of interest to me..
Registration for the Recreation Department’s Skate Park program is scheduled for Thursday Evening at 6:30.
Being held at the Community room in the new Dracut Police Department, we will be having Identificaiton Cards created for [...]