Palmer

PALMER — Soon after Scout the golden retriever began his role as a comfort animal for Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District, he became loved by everyone, bringing “a lot of joy” to the community, Director of Student Services Marina Latourelle stated.

PALMER — Hand-me-downs for children are nothing new and children’s clothing drives are common, but what about for the mothers?

PALMER — The search for a new town manager is reaching its final stages as the Town Council heard the search firm representative’s report on the two candidates vying for the position.

PALMER — During the Feb. 14 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Matthew Francis highlighted several goals and areas of improvement needed within the district.

PALMER — Tailgate Tavern’s annual Soup Off event returns on Feb. 3, taking place from 1-3 p.m. at the restaurant.

PALMER — Following a series of studies, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced its official recommendation for Palmer to have a station along the proposed Compass Rail during its Board of Directors meeting on Jan. 17.

PALMER — Following comments from Attorney General Andrea Campbell concerning the use of cash at sports games, Superintendent Matthew Francis and the Palmer School Committee discussed the future of using GoFan in Palmer.

PALMER — Town Council members voted for the resident and department head members of the town manager screening committee during their Jan. 8 meeting.

PALMER — Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District was awarded a $10,000 grant to assist with reducing chronic absenteeism, Superintendent Eric Duda announced at the School Committee’s Jan. 10 meeting.