‘Uptick’ in cases leads to decision made ‘out of an abundance of caution’ DUDLEY — Plans for a traditionally-inspired graduation this weekend have been canceled due to an “uptick” in COVID-19 cases. Dudley-Charlton Regional School Superintendent Steven Lamarche announced the commencement ceremonies would no longer be held. “It is with […]
Villar discusses COVID response in open letter to local families SOUTHBRIDGE — The following is the entire transcription of an open letter to local families from Southbridge Public Schools Receiver/Superintendent Jeffrey Villar. Dear Families, I hope you are having a restful summer. As you are probably aware, the Massachusetts Department […]
Samantha Zannotti is a rising senior at Shepherd Hill Regional High School. She writes for the Shepherd Hill Regional High School newspaper, the Hill TelegRam. Zannotti writes here about how the loss of the spring sports season affected different high school athletes and how they have overcome this challenge. 📸 The Citizen Chronicle […]
The Citizen Chronicle seeks to recognize excellence amid COVID-19 chaos 📸The Citizen Chronicle file photo Over the last three months, educators have had to reinvent the ways they taught lessons, communicated with students and peers, and provide some sense of normalcy and routine to children during the coronavirus pandemic. Teachers […]
Southbridge seniors have protested at school, town hall 📸 “Home of the Southbridge Pioneers” photo of June 2 student protest at Southbridge Town Hall. SOUTHBRIDGE — Six days and two protests after graduation plans have been announced, one local student has penned a proposal for school district officials. On Wednesday […]
