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Marlborough Hudson An edition of the Community Advocate
Following increase in reports of bullying, MPS introduces new program
Vol. 50 | No. 43 | October 25, 2024
Former Registry building torn down
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – In response to a reported increase in the number of bullying incidents, Marlborough Public Schools recently introduced a “Second Step” course at Whitcomb Middle School. According to discipline data provided by MPS, there were 211 offenses of nonsexual harassment (physical, nonverbal or psychological) reported in the 2023-2024 school year — an increase over the 134 offenses reported in 2022-2023. These incidents included reports of vandalism, disruptive behavior, fighting, insubordination and violation of school rules. The incidents also included 45 involving bullying — an increase of 30 over the previous school year. “Most of the increases … can be attributed to incidences reported at the secondary level, grades 6-12,” according to the data. Robert Skaza, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, said that much of the bullying concerns gender identity. Second Step program Each grade — six, seven and eight — takes part in a six-lesson unit on bullying and harassment, conflicts and helping others. One lesson is taught each month. In the sixth-grade unit, students learn about the common types of bullying; recognizing bullying; responding to online bullying; how to be an upstander; standing up and staying safe when encountering a bully; and raising awareness about bullying. Bullying | 6
On Monday, Oct. 21, crews from Bourgeois Wrecking demolished the building at 525 Maple St. that once served as a Registry of Motor Vehicles branch office. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)
By Maureen Sullivan, Assistant Editor MARLBOROUGH – The onetime local office of the Registry of Motor Vehicles on Maple Street has been torn down. On the morning of Monday, Oct. 21, crews from Bourgeois Wrecking demolished the structure, which was built in 1960.
It served as a RMV branch until 2011, when it was purchased by the Robert Arcieri Trust. The current owners, Mina Property Group, bought the site in 2021. According to Building Inspector Tin Htway, the owners intend to expand their auto dealership, which is next door, to the site.
Citizens’ petition on warrant, but status may change By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer HUDSON – The November Town Meeting warrant includes one citizens’ petition that aims to reduce polystyrene container use by food establishments. More commonly known as Styrofoam, polystyrene containers and disposable utensils
have “a negative impact on our environment and are a potential health hazard,” the article states. The article says that polystyrene foam can enter the environment and harm wildlife, which may mistake it for food, as well as last for years in water ecosystems. According to the petition, “Most polystyrene foam, solid black polystyrene and dispos-
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