Willamstown's Rempell to be Honored at May 28 Event

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David Rempell was school principal, director of the Youth Center and a Select Board member.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Longtime educator and community leader the late David Rempell will be honored at a community celebration on Sunday, May 28, at 1:30 p.m. at Williamstown Elementary School.
 
As principal of the elementary school, Rempell was a strong and caring guide for teachers. He guided the children with immense respect and care for all. After his retirement as a principal, he became director of the Williamstown Youth Center. He gave his vision of an expanded Youth Center program to meet the needs of all Williamstown families.
 
He championed the building of a new school and youth center. He also served on the town’s Select Board for nine years.
 
The organizers ask that those planning to attend let them know in advance by emailing rsvpdavid5.28.23@gmail.com. Also, let the organizers know if you would like to say a few words at the event.

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Mount Greylock's McCandless Announces Resignation

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
Updated 08:33AM
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — For the fourth time in the last 10 years, the Mount Greylock Regional School District will be looking for a new permanent superintendent.
 
After four years at the helm and just one year into his current contract, Jason McCandless is stepping down.
 
The regional School Committee has a special meeting scheduled for Wednesday night with a brief but significant agenda. Item four on the agenda: to discuss the resignations of the superintendent and the principal at Williamstown Elementary School.
 
Item five refers to the next steps for the committee, including, perhaps, hiring another interim superintendent to lead the Lanesborough-Williamstown district.
 
McCandless made his announcement on Friday in an email to the district's "families and friends."
 
"It's with a heavy heart that I write to share with you that I will be resigning as superintendent following the end of the school year," the email begins.
 
McCandless' email gives no indication of his reason for leaving. Instead, it characteristically thanks those he served for giving him the opportunity in a position he has held since 2020.
 
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