The school committee meeting tonight focused mostly on the budget for next year. They approved a draft budget that included a 3.5 million dollar increase.  Some have already indicated that they would not support this as a final document. A budget workshop is planned for the future, including a working meeting that includes the selectmen, [...]

The Sunday Lowell Sun is worth checking out for a couple Dracut items. First, they have an item about last week’s city council meeting in Methuen. City Counsilor Tom Ciulla, Ken Martin’s “leading critic” once again spent some time discussing Ken Martin’s contract situation at the Methuen Housing Authority. This time, another councilor came to [...]

First, because of this article I made my first online edition purchase of the Lowell Sun.  I have hesitated over the years to do so, because I hate the idea of anyone putting me into a subscription that “auto renews” so you get to the point where you’re trapped in a bank, or don’t know [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]