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Committee approves Pitney Bowes lease, accepts grants, OKs field trips, flagpole donation and study of former Barnum Brook tennis courts
Summary
The North Middlesex Regional School Committee on April 10 authorized a five‑year Pitney Bowes postage meter lease, accepted several curriculum and program grants, approved two out‑of‑state student trips, accepted a memorial donation for a high‑school flagpole and approved a town‑funded study for repurposing former tennis courts at Barnum Brook.
At the April 10 meeting the North Middlesex Regional School Committee approved several operational and program items intended to support student enrichment and campus facilities.
Pitney Bowes postage meter lease The committee authorized the superintendent to execute a 60‑month lease for the district’s Pitney Bowes postage meter on state contract (OFF 39). Nancy Haines, business manager, said the five‑year option saves roughly $2,500 over the contract term and reduces the monthly lease rate; the motion to authorize the superintendent to sign the contract passed by roll call (monthly payment recorded in the motion as $159.15).
Grants accepted The committee voted to accept several grants and donations. Superintendent and staff presented the awards and intended uses: - State Treasurer’s Financial Education Innovation Fund: $3,125 to support a Credit for Life Fair for senior students. - Mass Farm/Farming Reinforces Education in Student Health grant: $6,500 to enhance the high‑school greenhouse, ventilation and school garden programming. - 1 8 Foundation grants (multi‑year professional development and materials): open science curriculum grants reported as $33,600 for Hawthorne Brook Middle School and $44,100 for North Middlesex (middle school implementation) and democratic knowledge project (DKP) civic curriculum grants listed as $7,070 for Hawthorne Brook and $12,840 for North Middlesex. (Amounts and school assignments were presented in the meeting packet and read into the record.)
Field trips and student performances The committee approved two out‑of‑state field trip requests: June 7 choir performance at Delta Dental Stadium (parents will provide transportation; ticket cost about $12 with district assistance available) and a combined band/choir performance and educational visit to Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium. Packets said fundraisers and family contributions would subsidize participation where needed.
Donations and dedications The committee accepted a donation from the Archambault family for installation of a flagpole and dugout wind wraps at the high‑school softball field and approved a dedication in honor of Frank Archambault. Meeting materials and a letter from Lynn Archambault Dawson explained family fundraising and community booster involvement.
Barnum Brook tennis courts study Alan Leo, chairman of the Pepperell Recreation Commission, asked the committee to approve an engineering and site plan study of the former Barnum Brook tennis courts to evaluate repurposing (proposed softball fields, pickleball/tennis elsewhere). The commission reported a $15,700 Community Preservation Committee award contingent on school committee approval; the committee approved the study on condition that Pepperell fund the study and notify the district about on‑site work scheduling.
Valley Collaborative and other appointments Committee member Brad Morgan was reappointed to the Valley Collaborative and Keystone Educational Collaborative boards for 07/01/2025–06/30/2026 by committee vote.
Ending: The committee voted on the operational items by roll call and instructed staff to coordinate logistics for field trips, donation installation and the Pepperell‑funded site study.
