The Blackstone-Millville Regional School Committee used part of its June 10 meeting to honor staff who are retiring.
Suzanne Levett, Hartnett Middle School's administrative assistant for roughly 20½ years, described selecting a book to donate to a district school library and reflected on longtime daily interactions with students and staff. Colleagues praised Levett's constant friendliness and operational knowledge. Lou Chase, a third-grade teacher with about 20 years in the district, and Janice Torby, a reading specialist, also spoke about their years of service and the books they selected to donate.
State Representative Michael J. Soder attended to read formal House citations recognizing the retirees' careers. The citations referenced dates and signatures from the Massachusetts House of Representatives and were to be delivered to the retirees' schools and classrooms.
Committee members and attendees offered thanks, applause and a short reception; no formal committee business resulted from the recognition portion aside from presentation of the citations and photographs.