AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Education: UMass Amherst’s first state-designated early college program is set to start at Mount Everett Regional High School in Sheffield, letting students earn college coursework from their high school classroom. School Policy & Faith: A School Committee public comment period focused on whether Sikh students should be allowed kirpans under district weapons policy, with speakers arguing over safety and religious exemptions. Public Safety Tech: A growing backlash against Flock automatic license plate readers continues as communities weigh camera pushback and the politics of surveillance. Culture & Community: A Watkins Museum of History event in Lawrence will feature Jancita Warrington demonstrating woodland Native American ribbonwork and dance traditions. Sports & Local Interest: The Boston Red Sox’ long “Curse of the Bambino” drought finally ends in a new retelling of the franchise’s championship turnaround. Civic Debate: Worcester’s police oversight debate heats up again, with calls for an independent police review board. National Spotlight on Massachusetts: The Lindsay Clancy trial and the postpartum psychosis conversation keep driving national attention, including new coverage of how supporters are rallying and how the condition is misunderstood.
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