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'Distressing': Chess Club Teacher Sexually Assaulted Verona Student, Authorities Say
Matthew Swajkowski, a 36-year-old Verona resident and teacher, was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a student, prosecutors said.
Swajkowski oversaw the chess club at Verona High School and the victim was a member of the club, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said.
Police began investigating Swajkowski in July and determined he engaged in sexual conduct with the minor and also gave them alcohol, Stephens said. Swajkowski was arrested on Friday, Sept. 22, Stephens said.
Prosecutors did not say how old the victim is, but noted "while the ag…
Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service
The Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department has announced the passing of a devoted and beloved former Chief, who served with the department for over 60 years, officials say.
Officials announced that retired Chief James "Jimmy" Jarboe passed away, on Monday, Sept. 12, according to the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department.
With the heaviest of hearts, and the deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Chief James "Jimmy" Jarboe (ret.) pic.twitter.com/kBXc6QLiBo — Takoma Park VFD (@tpvfd) September 11, 2022
"Chief Jarboe served Takoma Park for over 60 years, from frontline firefighter to C…
Schools Should Not Close Due To A Single Covid-19 Infection, Says CT Gov. Lamont
Isolated incidents of COVID-19 should not be enough, by themselves, to close a school, said Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.
Since public schools began the fall semester at the start of September, a number of facilities have closed for a day or two to decontaminate the buildings following the discovery of COVID-19 infections.
Since Sept. 1, the Connecticut public education districts that have closed individual buildings temporarily due to COVID-19 include Bridgeport, East Hartford, Manchester, Naugatuck, New Milford, Somers, Wallingford, Waterbury, Westbrook, and West Have…
Schools Should Not Close Due To A Single Covid-19 Infection, Says CT Gov. Lamont
Isolated incidents of COVID-19 should not be enough, by themselves, to close a school, said Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.
Since public schools began the fall semester at the start of September, a number of facilities have closed for a day or two to decontaminate the buildings following the discovery of COVID-19 infections.
Since Sept. 1, the Connecticut public education districts that have closed individual buildings temporarily due to COVID-19 include Bridgeport, East Hartford, Manchester, Naugatuck, New Milford, Somers, Wallingford, Waterbury, Westbrook, and West Have…
Hartford Students Get New Back To School Schedule Following Cyber Attack
Many Hartford public education students will be starting school today - one day later than anticipated following a cyber attack on the district.
The Hartford School District will have students return to school in phases this week now that the computer system has been restored, according to a letter to the school community on Sept. 8. The district has about 20,000 students.
On Wed., Sept. 9, grades 3-5, 7, and 9 will return.
On Thurs., Sept. 10, grades Pre-K-2, 6, 8, and 10-12 (group A) will go back to school
On Fri. Sept. 11, anyone who hasn’t gone back yet in grades Pre-K-9, and grades 1…
