A decade of service
This got a little lost in the furor over the superintendent search, but Wednesday night was Kevin McHugh’s final meeting after 10 years on the commitee. LTC had put together a fine video of appreciation which was shown at the beginning of the meeting and which included kind words from his colleagues on the board, as well as top school department officials, including Dr. Baehr and Deputy Superintendents Jean Franco and Anne Murphy. Kevin’s son sat next to him at the meeting, witnessing his father’s final votes, speeches and motions. It was nice to see since obviously Kevin’s service on the committee must have had a huge impact on his family – all those Wednesday nights out, sub-committee meetings and events that elected officials must attend. One can only say a heartfelt thank you to those who choose to serve the community in this manner, especially when their motives are simply to contribute their best efforts for the good of the school children and families of Lowell.