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Seems like this guy who holds not one but two important posts in local government has gone-missing.   Not only has he been absent for several BOS meetings, the folks at the BMRDSC have not seen him since June.  The word on the street, is that although he keeps a Blackstone address, he seems to be actually residing in Uxbridge.

Come on now Kramer.  Time for you to leave public service.  The voters deserve better.  Election time is fast approaching.  If you can't make the committment, now is the time to leave, so someone can run for the two seats you currently hold.  I was going to say occupy, but that would be a stretch. 

This is a negotiation year at the BMRSD, Blackstone needs full representation.  Not to mention, our kids deserve better than what  you have to offer.

Emma K. Hardy, Blackstone-Millville Regional High School senior, has been awarded the Worcester County Superintendent's Association Certificate of Academic Excellence.

Each year, one student from each high school in Worcester County is selected by the superintendent of schools to be the school's recipient. This award is given to high school students who have distinguished themselves in the pursuit of excellence during their high school careers.

According to 'daCall' this morning the BMRSD has received approximately $174K in Education Foundation Reserve Funds, or "Pothole" funds that are usually sent off to District's who have for one reason or another been forced to cut programs due to budget or other cuts in the Districts.

Although BMR has applied in the past, this is the first year that they were deemed eligible for the funds.  The funds can be spent at the discretion of the School Committee.

We couldn't believe the Call headlines yesterday (8/2) regarding the local mans crusade to ban a book used in an Advanced Placement History class at BMR. The headline even compelled us to fork over the 50 cents to read the whole story!

It is evident that the issue has been addressed in what most would agree a reasonable fashion.  Yet the individual  bought a second copy of the book, after "recycling" his first copy. 

One would have to wonder why is this an issue now?  Is this based on politics or religion perhaps? (note: most of this family's children are homeschooled)  

The Call reports today that Kimberly Shaver-Hood is a finalist for what has to be the toughest job in education in the state of Rhode Island, the Woonsocket Middle School principalship.

Ms. Shaver-Hood, first hired at BMRSD to bring the new FW Hartnett MS online in 2003 has done a great job for BMR. Many MS programs have been slashed this year due to budget cuts. This is not good news for the district.