Parker School dedicates walkway, honors retired principal
Parker School dedicates walkway, honors retired principal ‘Todd stood out here … to say good morning to all’ By M.E. Jones PUBLISHED: September 15, 2025 at 5:35 AM EDT DEVENS – The day before school started was a red-letter day at The Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School, as the school community dedicated a new walkway and honored former principal Todd Sumner, who stood on that walkway to greet students every morning during his 11 years at the helm. Providing a whole new sense of curb
United Way of North Central Massachusetts Awards Nearly $700,000 to Support Local Nonprofits and You
The United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) has awarded nearly $700,000 in grant funding to 38 community-based agencies. Distributed through two targeted programs, the grants aim to address critical regional needs and expand access to after-school and out-of-school time opportunities for children and youth across North Central Massachusetts.For the 2025–2026 funding cycle, UWNCM’s Community Impact Fund awarded $550,000 to 27 nonprofit organizations, supporting 45 programs in key focus areas
