Old Ship Parish House Vote and Next Steps

Photo provided by Nina Wellford October 15, 2020 submitted by Nina Wellford, Member, Old Ship Board of Trustees (courtesy photo) At a Special Parish Meeting on October 13, 2020, members of Old Ship Church gathered on ZOOM to vote on two articles: to allow the Board of Trustees to negotiate with Atlantic Development for the …

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OPINION: “What does it mean to Save the Parish House?”

Photo provided by Nina Wellford October 6, 2020 Submitted by: Nina Wellford The members of Old Ship Church take the stewardship of our property very seriously. Since 1681 the First Parish congregation has been supporting the Meeting House, the oldest building in continuous use as a place of worship in the United States. It sits …

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Opinion: “New school year can begin successfully only if everyone involved commits to working together for the benefit of students”

August 13, 2020 by Thomas Scott and Robert N. Baldwin on behalf of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Across the Commonwealth, school districts are beginning to announce their plans for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. Some communities are choosing not to reopen school buildings, opting instead for full distance learning for all …

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