Dr. Durkin says after two incidents involving newly elected School Committee member John Oliveira, she was advised "to pursue further action" to ensure her safety.
This afternoon, a "shelter in place" order was instituted at Durfee High School in Fall River, following a fight between ninth grade students and rumors of a weapon on campus.
NEW BEDFORD - A new fitness center at New Bedford High School has been completed.
The new center can accommodate up to 70 students at a time, whereas the previous fitness center could barely host twelve people working out.
Thomas Tarpey, Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics with New Bedford Public Schools says the new center is "probably one of the best high school facilities