The quest to find the name of the new superintendent
Jack Dennison '21, Paper sports editor
June 7, 2019
Dr. David Abbey named interim superintendent of schools
Sophie Driscoll '19, Staff Writer
May 10, 2019
Dr. David Abbey began as interim superintendent of schools on May 8. The Board of Education (BOE) appointed him to the role with a unanimous vote on May 6. Abbey will hold the position until the BOE finds a permanent superintendent. “It is gratifying to find someone of Dr. Abbey’s caliber to lead our schools th...
Palmer continues to receive transportation benefits, salary while on medical leave
Audrey Bernstein ’20 and Allie D'Angelo ’20
May 2, 2019
Superintendent Dr. Colleen Palmer will continue to receive her annual base salary and insurance benefits while on leave for medical reasons until her retirement on Aug. 1. Palmer will additionally be receiving a transportation allowance through her leave time, according to the Separation Agreement between Palmer...
Board of Education appoints Anthony Buono Acting Superintendent of Schools
Audrey Bernstein ’20 and Allie D’Angelo ’20
April 8, 2019
The Board of Education (BOE) voted unanimously (7-0) to appoint former Assistant Superintendent Anthony Buono as the Acting Superintendent of the Westport Public School District on April 8. Buono will begin on April 9. “I’m honored to accept the position until [the BOE] is able to find a suita...
Palmer announces retirement
March 15, 2019
Superintendent Dr. Colleen Palmer announced on March 14 that she will retire on Aug. 1. “The district is in a time right now where it can be handed over to another superintendent, and I will work tirelessly to make sure that happens smoothly,” Palmer said. In a press re...
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Web News Editor
Annabelle Iannone ’21 found her passion for journalism after taking Introduction to Journalism her freshman year. She became highly interested in the news aspect of the field and is now the web news...