Teddy Tauscher, Andover Townsman Journalist Profile

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Fees waived for mature mutts at Methuen shelter

6 days ago | eagletribune.com | Teddy Tauscher

METHUEN — In anticipation of new dogs brought to shelter this summer, the MSPCA-Angell is waiving fees for mature mutts at their shelters, ages one-year and older. Nine shelters, including MSPCA-Angell at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, are aiming to find homes for 100 dogs during the one week event beginning on Monday, June 23, and ending on June 29.
Methuen balks at $5.8M for tech school funding

6 days ago | eagletribune.com | Teddy Tauscher

METHUEN — Greater Lawrence Technical School Superintendent John Lavoie faced an aggressive and outraged City Council recently, as he gave a presentation on his proposed budget that will be supported by $5.8 million from the city. While Methuen’s contribution to the vocational school based in Andover is rising by roughly $700,000 next fiscal year or 13%, Lavoie told the council he had no hand in the increase as it was a result of a state formula.
Supplemental state aid to save dozens of jobs

1 week ago | eagletribune.com | Teddy Tauscher

METHUEN — One week after layoff notices went out to 42 teachers and other staff members in the public school district, local officials are now saying only 12 educators will actually be losing their jobs. The city is slated to receive an additional $3 million in aid from a supplemental state budget that was passed by the Legislature on June 18 and now awaits Gov. Maura Healey’s signature, according to a joint statement from the city and school district.
No charges yet in fatal scooter crash

1 week ago | eagletribune.com | Teddy Tauscher

DRACUT — It is unclear, as of Friday afternoon, if a Methuen woman will face charges after a fatal crash earlier this week that claimed the life of a Lowell man. Michael Lacrosse, 43, was killed Tuesday night after a crash with a car on Route 110, according to a press release from the Dracut Police Department. kAm{24C@DD6 H2D C:5:?8 2 >@E@C D4@@E6C H6DE3@F?5 H96? 96 4C@DD65 :?E@ E96 62DE3@F?5 =2?6 2?5 Q4@==:565Q H:E9 2 G69:4=6 5C:G6? 3J 2 |6E9F6? H@>2?[ D2:5 A@=:46]k^AmkAm$A@<6DA6CD@?
GLTS Superintendent John Lavoie retiring next year

1 week ago | eagletribune.com | Teddy Tauscher

ANDOVER — After 15 years in the leadership role and more than four decades at Greater Lawrence Technical School, Superintendent John Lavoie has announced his retirement as of June 30, 2026. Lavoie has faced pressure over the last year for a $337,000 salary he was slated to receive and other administrator's compensation at the school. He began his career with the district as early as 1973 as a carpentry instructor before leaving and then returning to the school as superintendent in 2010.
Tech school superintendent retiring next year

1 week ago | eagletribune.com | Teddy Tauscher

ANDOVER — Greater Lawrence Technical School Superintendent John Lavoie said he has made the "difficult decision to retire" after 15 years in the role and more than four decades at the school. Over the last year Lavoie has faced pressure over a $337,000 salary he was slated to receive and other administrator compensation at the school.
Holy Family Hospital professional staff vote to form union

1 week ago | hgazette.com | Teddy Tauscher

A group of 76 health care professionals across both Holy Family Hospitals including respiratory therapists and social workers have voted to join the Massachusetts Nurses Association. Under the supervision of the National Labor Relations Board, 90% of the voting staff last Wednesday were in favor of joining the statewide union, which represents more than 26,000 nurses and healthcare professionals, according to a press release from the MNA.
School Files Complaint Over Attempted Consolidation With City IT

1 week ago | govtech.com | Teddy Tauscher

The vote was taken during a meeting Monday, while Beauregard, who serves as the chair of the committee, was at a City Council budget workshop. On May 29, Beauregard signed an order using his executive power and citing a piece of legislation from 2018 in order to — among other actions — give the city’s chief information officer complete access to school IT infrastructure.
Layoff notices sent out to 42 staff members

1 week ago | eagletribune.com | Teddy Tauscher

METHUEN — Dozens of teachers, medical assistants and other school staff members — 42 in all — received notice last week that they would not have a job next school year. With rising contractual costs, such as transportation, and other budgetary pressures, the School Committee authorized the layoffs to stay within the budget given to them by Mayor D.J. Beauregard. kAm|@C6 DE277 >6>36CD 2C6 2=D@ 36:?8 D9F77=65 36EH66?
Hearing set on mayor's bid to merge IT departments

1 week ago | eagletribune.com | Teddy Tauscher

METHUEN — Essex Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Dunigan on Tuesday will hear from school attorneys attempting to stop Mayor D.J. Beauregard and city administrators from taking control of the district’s Information Technology department. Last month Beauregard filed an executive order to consolidate the school and city IT departments under the city’s Chief Information Officer Luis Santiago, with the goal of saving money and preventing some of the dozens of impending teacher layoffs. kAmx?