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16-year-old fatally shot at Northborough house party attended by hundreds

A 16-year-old was fatally shot early Sunday morning at a Northboro house party, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Police were notified of a firearm at the party, attended by several hundred people at a multi-acre property on 333 Howard Street around 1 a.m. Sunday morning. When police prepared to enter the “chaotic” scene with other...

Northboro, MA - May 12, 2024: Police investigate the area near 333 Howard Street.(Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

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After opting BPS out of the state's School Choice Program for 30 years, several School Committee members are expressing interest in exploring how to allow some nonresident students to enroll ahead of a vote at the next meeting.

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School Committee to vote on school choice program to allow non-resident students into Boston public schools

After opting BPS out of the state's School Choice Program for 30 years, several School Committee members are expressing interest in exploring how to allow some nonresident students to enroll ahead of a vote at the next meeting.