No Decision on Superintendent and Other Stories from the Region

Non-Decision on Attleboro Schools Superintendent Sparks Anger

Thursday night's meeting of the Attleboro School Committee concluded without the selection of a superintendent to take over the district in July, and several people are not happy about this.

Following more than two hours of executive session discussion behind closed doors, School Committee Chair Mike Tyler announced "there was no consensus on either finalist for the position of superintendent of the schools." He called for another meeting to take place no sooner than next Thursday, at which time there could be further deliberations on whether to hire Anthony Azar or Kenneth Sheehan to replace outgoing Superintendent Pia Durkin.

School Committee Vice Chair Brenda Furtado said, "I'm extremely upset that we did not come out to select a new superintendent for the Attleboro Public Schools. I did feel there was a viable candidate ... It's disappointing, and actually I'm extremely disgusted."

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Seekonk Senior Center Relocation Sparks Debate

The Seekonk Board of Selectmen had an impromptu and heated discussion on Wednesday concerning the area designated to take over responsibilities for the senior center as its replacement is constructed. Many seniors say, according to a petition with 137 signatures, they do not want to move to the other area. But some selectmen say there are safety concerns with the current building, including a lack of handicap access, fire egress issues and office occupancy.

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Mansfield High Football Captain Arrested for Assault and Battery 

Mansfield police arrested high school football captain Alexander Ruddy for allegedly attacking another student with a belt earlier this month, according to MyFoxBoston.com. The 17-year-old junior has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. According to Fox, the alleged victim was a sophomore who was assaulted with a belt after gym class in a school locker room March 15. The student then went to the school nurse to receive care. Ruddy was arraigned in Attleboro District Court Friday and was released on personal recognizance. 

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