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Sugar Shack reports stabilizing sales and vocational gains; committee accepts $70,000 earmark and authorizes vehicle purchase
Summary
Borough program leaders reported stronger operations at the Sugar Shack, new partnerships, and steady sales averaging roughly $114,000 annually. The committee accepted a $70,000 state earmark and authorized purchase of a 2026 Dodge Ram ProMaster to improve transportation and accessibility for students.
Leaders of the borough vocational program told the Westborough School Committee that 2025 was a year of "evolution" for the program as it settled into renovated lower-level space and expanded production capacity at the Sugar Shack.
"2025 really stands out as a period of evolution for us," said Erin LaPrade, who presented the annual report. She told the committee the program has built "more intentional processes, procedures, and routines that better support student learning while also strengthening our operational efficiency." Erin said long-standing external partnerships — including Best Buddies and a growing corporate gifting relationship with AIS Furniture — have helped sales and…
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