Monthly Archives: April 2010

1,000 Years for Plastic Bottles to Decompose

April 30, 2010
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1,000 Years for Plastic Bottles to Decompose

MHS Students Learn Lesson in Recycling Students arranged water bottles in the courtyard to show the number 1,000 to represent the number of years it takes for a simple plastic water bottle to decompose. The bottles were collected from various classes and organizers of the display hope to send a message about the importance...

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School Committee Looks at Social Probation Policy

April 28, 2010
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- Heidi Walsh The Medford School Committee met in a committee of the whole before April vacation to discuss the issue of social probation. Superintendent Roy Belson opened the meeting saying, “In order to ensure safety amongst our students it is important that they recognize the rules of the student handbook given to them...

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School Bullying and How the Police Can Help

April 19, 2010
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The Mustang News recently posed the questions about bullying, cyberbullying, and the role of the police to Medford Police Lieutenant Paul Covino, who heads up the department’s Community Services division. Lt. Covino wrote the following responses via email. Mustang News: What can the Medford police do for me in a situation of bullying and...

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An Interview with Medford Mayor McGlynn

April 16, 2010
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Mustang News Reporter Heidi Walsh sat down with Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn to discuss issues important to the city’s schools and youth such as bullying, school funding, and new businesses opening in the city.

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Senior Captains Lead MHS Tennis Team

April 16, 2010
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Mustang News Sports Reporter Barry Ebua recently caught up with the senior captains of the boys and girls tennis teams to discuss the upcoming spring season:

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