WHITMAN — March 25, 2026 — The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee formalized the leadership of Dr. John Marcus on Wednesday, officially approving his contract as Interim Superintendent. However, the evening’s procedural harmony was disrupted by a pointed discussion regarding community members input on district policy through an advisory committee. While the committee celebrated student musical achievements and a new $25,000 state grant, a clash over the “overstepping” of the Policy Advisory Group attempted to strike a balance between community input and elected authority.
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The meeting opened with a poignant moment of silence for Darian Hall, a member of the class of 2019 who passed away earlier this month. [00:31] The somber tone quickly transitioned into a celebration of the arts as students from the Music Honor Society took center stage to mark “Music in Our Schools Month.” [03:02]
