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Residents demand clarity after committee members and public criticize superintendent and cite $13,839 in late National Grid fees
Summary
Two residents pressed the school committee on Sept. 29, 2025, questioning Superintendent Curley’s leadership and seeking a factual accounting of roughly $13,839 in late fees charged by National Grid; the committee did not take formal action but urged residents to submit details for follow-up.
Dave Olivera, a resident of 210 Robinson Street, told the School Committee on Sept. 29 that he believes the district has deteriorated under Superintendent Curley’s leadership and urged her to resign.
Why it matters: residents raised concerns about district governance and a specific financial issue — late fees charged by National Grid — that they say cost taxpayers roughly $13,839.19. Committee members and staff provided differing descriptions of whether students were being asked to delay first-period attendance and advised members of the public to provide specifics so staff can investigate.
During public comment, Olivera said, “this school district has become more of a joke everyday under superintendent Curley leadership,” and criticized the committee for…
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