In the News: 4 candidates; chemicals removed

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The School Committee received a new round of candidates Wednesday evening as it continues its search for a new superintendent. 

The committee heard from its search consultant - Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) - which presented four candidates: Sharon Assistant Superintendent John Marcus, Franklin Assistant Superintendent Peter Light, Grafton Superintendent Jay Cummings and Holliston Assistant Superintendent Sara Ahern. 

The candidates are scheduled to be interviewed by the committee - as well as a group including a Town Council member, a principal, a member of the teachers union and a parent - starting at 10 a.m. Friday."

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"Local police, state police and the State Fire Marshal's office are involved in removing chemicals from a residence on Stewart Street Wednesday. 

According to a Franklin Police Department release, the fire department responded to a medical emergency at 84 Stewart St. at about 8 a.m. that day, and noticed certain chemical items that raised concerns. Local police investigated, and requested the aid of the Massachusetts State Police. 

Police said that the removal was ongoing as of Wednesday afternoon, and that there was no danger to neighbors or the public at this time."

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Four candidates revealed for Franklin Public Schools Superintendent

Reporting via Twitter for the special School Committee meeting rescheduled due to the snowstorm on Tuesday, Mar 14, 2017.

Four candidates scheduled for interviews on Friday, March 17

(not in any special order, assuming my spelling of their name is accurate)

1. John Marcus
2. Peter Light
3. Jay Cummings
4. Sara Ahern

(be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to review all the entries)

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