AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation & Community: Martha’s Vineyard’s $333.5M high school renovation is set to start next June, with staging after classes end in 2027 and a new classroom wing aimed for spring 2030—plus officials are already weighing how to keep the African American Film Festival running during construction. School Openings: On the Island, the new school year brings fresh leadership across the regional high school and charter school, as new superintendent Jaime Curley and principals settle in and listen to families. Local Culture & Food: Boston’s North End celebrates Bova’s Bakery hitting 100 years, with Mayor Michelle Wu joining the festivities and the century-old Italian shop still drawing big lines. Civic Life: FOCCP president Joanne Hayes Rines is stepping down after 17 years, honored by Boston City Council for keeping Christopher Columbus Park thriving. Public Health & Policy: Massachusetts is piloting an AI curriculum model in Springfield classrooms, and teachers are pushing back over how it’s being introduced. Arts & Activism: Gloria Steinem’s death at 92 is prompting tributes that highlight her role in women’s media and organizing. Wildlife Surprise: Burlington police rescued an escaped mangrove monitor lizard from a parking lot, reminding residents that “not your everyday call” can happen in Massachusetts.
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