Attendance administrative assistant Carol Pettine began working at Algonquin in 2005, and after 15 years of helping students and faculty, she decided to retire this year. She began her journey in the educational field after frequently volunteering at different schools.  “I always liked volunteering in schools when my kids were younger, and working at a school seemed to be a good fit for me,”...

School nurse Justine Fishman is retiring from Algonquin after almost two decades of dedicated work, leaving a lasting impression on students and colleagues.  “[I will miss] the students, the faculty and the interactions on a day-to-day basis,” Fishman said in an interview via Zoom. “Being a part of the community is really an honor.”  Before becoming a full-time nurse at Algonquin, Fishman...

After nine years of working as one of the school nurses, Sheree Caron is retiring and her positive influences on both students and faculty will be remembered. According to Caron, she is retiring with a better understanding of nursing skills and of the educational system.  “My experience at Algonquin has been educational in so many aspects of my life,” Caron said in an interview via email....

With over 16 years of teaching, science teacher Susan Vaughan is retiring, after bringing laughter to her department and creating an innovative Forensic Science curriculum. Vaughan first taught at an Illinois community college and began her work at Algonquin as a long-term sub for retired science teacher Jack Wallace. Vaughan went on to teach Biology, Anatomy & Physiology and Forensic Science.  “[While...

Approximately 400 residents from Northborough and surrounding towns gathered at Northborough Town Common Park Saturday morning, June 6, to protest and mourn the death of George Floyd, along with countless other African Americans that have been murdered by the police. This was the second gathering in Northborough to honor George Floyd, with the first being a vigil on May 31. “It’s such...