Pembroke officials outline plan to join South Shore Tech; town vote set for Oct. 21

Pembroke school and town officials and regional partners told residents at a Chamber-hosted information session that the town can begin the process to join South Shore Technical High School but must clear multiple votes and funding steps before students can attend in full.

Erin Obi, superintendent of Pembroke Public Schools, said the town’s voters will consider Article 6 at the fall town meeting (Oct. 21) to enter a regional agreement with South Shore Tech. "Our part 1 vote is scheduled for October 21, I believe it's Article 6," Obi said. If Pembroke approves the agreement this fall, she said two separate spring votes would still be required: a debt-exclusion override for Pembroke’s share of the new building and an operational override to cover tuition and transportation costs for students sent to the regional school.

Why it matters: South Shore Tech offers week-long vocational majors, cooperative education placements and industry-recognized credentials that, panelists said, make graduates immediately employable and competitive for apprenticeships. Tom Hickey, superintendent of South Shore Technical High School, described co-op and credential opportunities and said the…