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Principal Profiles: Riitta Bolton

Q&A with the J.C. Solmonese Elementary School principal.

With the first day of school quickly approaching on Wednesday, Sept. 5, kids are starting to think about who they will have for teachers and which friends will share the same classroom. But what about the head honcho at school...the principal? Over the next few weeks, Patch will have a question and answer with Norton Public School principals so that students and their parents can get to know the person in charge. This week we learn about principal Riitta Bolton of J.C. Solmonese Elementary School. Name: Riitta Bolton Age: 55 How long have you worked in the Norton school system, and at what capacities? This will be my fourth year as a principal in Norton. Prior to working in Norton, I worked in Millbury and Shrewsbury. What is your favorite…

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Notes from Norton School Committee Meeting on Dec. 19

School Committee moved ahead with plans for new roof on Solomonese Elementary School.

                  The Norton School Committee reported at their December 19 meeting that the Norton Board of Selectmen approved the School Committee’s statement of interest regarding replacing the J.C. Solmonese Elementary School.                 “We should make sure we put up a quality roof,” said Committee member Andrew Mackie, adding, “So we don’t have to replace it again in ten years.”                 School Committee Marge Werner said she is hoping the district will receive energy saving grants that sometimes come with new construction.                  Norton School District Superintendent Dr. Patricia Ansay, said she has submitted an article for the town warrant in case they may need it if the project progresses soon.  “We don’t …

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