Daily Five: Viccaro Was Finalist for Superintendent Job in Massachusetts

1. What's the Weather? Areas of frost before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 67. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 42.

2. Viccaro Vies for Superintendent Job  Outgoing District 13 Superintendent Susan Viccaro was among three finalists for the school chief job in Ipswich, Mass., according to a news report. The position would have been a homecoming of sorts for Viccaro, who is originally from Essex, Mass.

Viccaro, who lives in Middlefield, announced in early April that she would be leaving Durham and Middlefield schools at the end of June. She was named a finalist for the position around the time of her resignation announcement.

3. Coginchaug New Horizons Band Reminder Three information meetings will be held for anyone interested in joining the new band for 50+ residents. Learn more here. The first meeting is tonight at 7 p.m. at the Independent Day School. Another meeting will be held tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Durham Activity Center. A third meeting has been scheduled for Wedesday, May 8th at 7 p.m. at IDS. Those unable to attend but interested in participating should email director Tim Fisher at coginchaugnhband@gmail.com. The band will begin rehearsing in late May on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 at the Independent Day School in Middlefield.

4. Project Linus The Durham Fair Needlework Department has a new category this year to support Project Linus.  Enter new, handmade, washable blankets that then are donated to local hospitals, shelters, community centers, and any other place where a child , ages 0-18 yrs may be seriously ill or traumatized. Project Linus accepts quilts, fleece blankets, crocheted and knitted afghans in all sizes and in child-friendly colors/patterns.  More about Project Linus and patterns: http://www.projectlinus.org/patterns/ . Get out your yarn and fabrics and start making a blanket today!

5. Zumba for Old Home Days The Old Home Days committee is hosting a Zumba night at Middlefield Federated Church on Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets to the event are $20. Come learn about Zumba and support a great cause! Call Jean at 860-638-8833 for tickets or with questions.