At the reorganization meeting of the School Committee, Ron Mercier read a statement basically saying that he is not resigning and its time to to the work of the people and move forward.
He stayed non-controversial, and actually seconded the motion that reorganized the committee with Sheehan remaining as chair, Elie as vice-chair and McNamara third.

I was working Wednesday morning, so missed the show. I had known it was coming, and warned everyone to listen, but I was at work.
This morning, I stopped by to grab some of the clips of the show.. just a few to get the idea what was being said.. I’m sure the discussion will continue [...]

 

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I’m going to take this stand.
Today, we have reports from the Lowell Sun breaking news, as well as news reports on all the local news stations saying that School Committee member Ron Mercier was seen, on video tape even, allegedly taking gasoline from the City of Lowell for his personal use.
This occurred in this case [...]

The first item during new business of the Dracut School Committee meeting was an amendment to the contract for Superintendent Elaine Espindle.
This amendment was to provide indemnification for her from anyone who tries to sue her for performing her legal duties.
Hmmm.. this must mean there is something she needs to do that someone may challenge… [...]

School Committee member Ron Mercier, the head of the Parker Avenue School subcommittee, indicated tonight during the school budget discussion that he wants to plan another meeting to discuss the issue again with all interested parties.
“After hearing some of this, its probably going to happen,” he said, referring to the closing of the Parker Avenue [...]

School Committee member Ron Mercier last night announced a meeting on December 2nd of the Parker Avenue Elementary school subcommittee formed to decide how to handle a possible closing of that school.
To be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Dracut High School, what will be the first meeting of this subcommittee will now basically [...]

Still feeling a little uneasy about Monday’s school committee meeting, and not sure of what the undertone was, I gave a call to Dr Mike McNamara to get some first hand input.
You see, from an observer’s point of view, it looked to me like he was putting forward a motion to review the process used to [...]

Ron Mercier was invited onto the show this morning. We wanted to give him an opportunity prior to the start of the election.
It started with a small discussion about the schools, cutbacks (through attrition and a new alternative school program), and then moved into the resignation of the Martins.
He said he had been talking with [...]

 

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