2021-03-17

Teachable moment

Voters get education in school candidates’ views at forum


The two candidates for School Committee, Sean Dadsetan-Foley and Kristen O’Connell, made their cases at an online forum hosted by the town’s four parent-teacher organizations Thursday. Former School Committee Member Anne Ward moderated the event, with retired teacher Corinne Woodworth and DHS Senior Class President Wes Moran  also asking questions. The candidates re ceived the questions in advance, Ward said.  […]

Readers’ View: Kristen O’Connell has a grasp and understanding of the issues facing us

We have gotten to know Kristen O’Connell over the past year as we collectively advocated for a safe return to in person learning for our children. Having spent countless hours discussing the schools with Kristen, we know that she has a complete grasp and understanding of the current and future issues facing the Duxbury School system. We believe the hard […]

Reader’s View: Proposed development defies town’s priorities

Duxbury has a long legacy of conservation and preservation, dating back to its earliest founders. According to our most recent Town Master Plan in 2019, the pastoral setting and commitment to conservation remain a top priority of the town and a major reason why residents choose to settle here. The recent proposal to construct a 28-unit 40B development on North […]

Reader’s View: Dadsetan-Foley is the person our town needs

I am writing to voice my support for Sean Dadsetan-Foley’s candidacy for the open School Committee position. Sean and his spouse, Elika, are new to the area, moving to Duxbury one year ago, just before the pandemic was declared and the world shut down. Despite this, Sean has spent the last year safely immersing himself in the local community with […]

Readers’ View: O’Connell will fight for accountability

The past year has opened our eyes to the important role the School Committee has on our children’s education. We are pleased to see Kristen O’Connell running for the upcoming open position. As we move forward as a community, we need some one who fights for accountability, transparency and data driven decisions, while incorporating all parties. Kristen is that person. […]

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Readers’ View: Sean Dadsetan-Foley would make an excellent School Committee member

We are writing to express our whole-hearted support for Sean Dadsetan-Foley in his run for the Duxbury School Committee. It has been our pleasure getting to know Sean this past year since he and his wife moved to our neighborhood. We are certain he will make an excellent and dedicated school committee member.  As parents of two boys in the […]

Reader’s View: Fleur Pang will be an asset to the Library’s Board of Trustees

As a resident who has a deep appreciation for our wonderful town library, I recommend Fleur Pang in her candidacy for the Board of Library Trustees. For years, her work on such vital boards and committees as the Duxbury Education Foundation, the Duxbury Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, on which she served as treasurer, has demonstrated the commitment and organizational […]

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