Photo courtesy of Mike Moore

Monday, March 20 - A1 Day

March Madness 1970s Round 1

Tuesday, March 21 - B1 Day

March Madness 1970s Round 1

Course Selection Portal Closes at midnight

Wednesday, March 22 - A2 Day

Thursday, March 23 - B2 Day

March Madness 1980s Sweet 16

Friday, March 24 - A1 Day

March Madness 1970s Sweet 16

QUALIFIERS (ICDC BOUND) 

Franchise Business Plan

Ava O'Connor

Brooke Donovan

Alexa Cataldo

Nicole Donati

Shannon Bailat

Entrepreneurship Series

Anuva Agrawal

Hospitality and Tourism Team

Nathan Yee

Yash Patel

Hospitality and Tourism Operations

Eric Helberg

International Business Plan

Tallal Ghazal 

Allie Lawler

Jayden Darris-O'Connor

Integrated Marketing Campaign - Product

Claire Sequin

Emma Andacic

Makayla Sweeny

Nick Cali

Integrated Marketing Campaign - Service

Carter Grise

Sports and Entertainment Operations

Gus O'Gara

Aidan Gibbons

Zack Tomassetti

TOP TEN

Joseph (JT) Green, Arsion Daja, John Colby, Kathryn Fisher, Kaleigh Thurell, Miranda Hodgkins, Dierdre Bailat, Franchesca Namaganda, Isabella Pereira, Sarah Green, Grace Leyne, Sophia Leyne, Kaylee Leger, Kayla Kelleher, Saish Yennampelli, Melissa Panaligan

The NCAA March Madness tournament has already seen some historic upsets and our version is no different. #5 Dire Straits was upset by #28 Men at Work. #2 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band may have been Born in the U.S.A. but #31 Fleetwood Mac ended their Dreams on making it to the Final Four. #7 Def Leopard brough on the heartbreak to #26 (very) Quiet Riot. The 1980s bracket has secured their Sweet 16 and starting on Monday, March 20, the 1970s bracket will commence.

The 1980s bracket is below as well as the 1970s opening round matchups. Voting will commence on the upper bracket at 7:30 a.m. and close at 1:55 p.m. The voting link will be emailed Monday morning.

The Schedule

Round of 32 – March 16, 17 (1980s Round 1), 20, 21 (1970s Round 1)

Round of 16 – March 23, 24

Elite 8 – March 27

Final 4 – March 29

Championship – March 31

1970s Round 1 Matchups

The Winter Guard team has done it again…and again! Congratulations for winning first place twice in back-to-back NESBA competitions. On Sunday, March 5th, the team took 1st in Dover, NH with a score of 81.09. The following Saturday, March 11th, they captured 1st with a score of 87.27.

The team is currently ranked 10th in National Scholastic A by World Guard International. Their next competition is in Biddeford, Maine on March 26th. But you can see them perform before that right here in Billerica.

Come join us on March 24th at the Marshall Middle School to see the team perform at Friends and Family Night. There will be three guest guard teams and an ice cream social to follow. Doors open at 6:15 pm and the performances begin at 7:00 pm. Come support the team!

Congratulations to the Girls' Winter Cheerleaders for taking home 2nd place in the nation this weekend in Orlando, Florida. The team finished just .3 points behind the national champs. The seniors leave BMHS with 4 State Titles (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) and a National Championship (2022).

On March 9, the Spanish National Honor Society hosted its yearly Unified Student vs. Faculty basketball game. Thanks to our fellow faculty members and people on the Unified Basketball team, there was a great demonstration of BMHS’s school spirit! This event also served as a fundraiser for the society with proceeds going to support the Billerica’s Food Pantry, the Children's Department at the Billerica’s Public Library, and PRxPR which is an organization that helps improve conditions in Puerto Rico after its recent hurricane devastation. In addition, another portion of the proceeds from the Unified Game will go to help the team participate in the upcoming Wilmington Special Olympics Unified Game on May 12th! The Spanish National Honor Society looks forward to hosting the next year’s game as well!

This past Thursday, March 16, the French, Italian, and Spanish Honor Societies inducted their newest members. Each of the societies requires academic excellence, a commitment to the language, and service to their community.

Spanish National Honor Society New Inductees: Paxton Bergeron, Madeleine Murphy, Kevin Blake, Gianna Nalumansi, Ava Blodgett, Claire O’Connor, Nathan Boldebuck, Ellery Palmer, Caden Campos, Melissa Panaligan, Caden Canney, Diya Patel, Molly Fitzgerald, Mariyam Patel, Keelin Foye, Catherine Patti, Shreya Gandhi, Nicholas Piazza, Shaenny Gregorio, Jaidyn Porter, Christopher Hamilton, Rylie Stromme, Om Hirani, Owen Swint, Ifechukwu Iwuchukwu, Michaela Timmons, Kyla Levy, Sofia Torres-Martinez, Julia Luther, Saish Yennampelli, Meagan MacLeod, Ava O’Connor, Anabelle Mendez, Darro Sieu, Samantha Lyons and Sara Gluck

French National Honor Society Officers

Italian National Honor Society Inductees: Lauren Alberti, Jacob Clarke, Gavin Correia, Liam Dunakin, Sophia Jannoni, Nathan Kilton, Alessia Lavita, Zayaan Mamun, Anthony Massaro, Vanessa Padilla, Tea Pucillo, Nicholas Rossi, Kiley Williams

If you or your student needs assistance with Spanish, they can now sign up for tutoring through the Spanish Honor Society. We offer tutoring in Spanish I, II, III, IV, Pre-AP, V level 1, and V honors.

You can scan the QR code or sign up using the google form linked below. If you would like to connect with a tutor right away, you can reach out to any of the Spanish tutors below. If you have any general questions, please email scottcanney@billericak12.com or sofiamanne@billericak12.com

Google Form link to Sign up:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlXO5j19T7VfaIh9Skai6qN_0CqcDzAYDkLs5qlgMNPep0kg/viewform

Students who use the google form will be assigned a tutor, but students also have the option to personally email any of the tutors below to ask about their availability and their virtual and in-person tutoring options.

Scott Canney scottcanney@billericak12.com

Any day before school

Study 1B (S1), Study 4B (S2)

Eliana Waithaka elianawaithaka@billericak12.com

TBD

Sophia Leyne sophialeyne@billericak12.com

Any day before school

Study 3B

Sammi Lyons samanthalyons@billericak12.com

Tuesday-Friday after school

Study 4A and study 4B (S2)

Alexis Govertsen alexisgovertsen@billericak12.com

Any day after school

Study 4B (Q1 and S2), Study 1A (Q2)

Sofia Manne sofiamanne@billericak12.com

Any day after school

Study 4B

Riwaj Singh rijwajsingh@billericak12.com

Any day after school, 2-4 pm

Alex Whitten alexandrawhitten@billericak12.com

Any day after school o

Study 4B

The Billerica ambassadors of Project 351 are hosting a Spring Service clothing drive. The drive supports Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit organization, whose goal is to end clothing insecurity for all children. For this drive, we are accepting clothing donations from sizes newborn to adult medium. They can be new or gently used (except for socks, underwear, and pajamas. These must be new please!) We will be collecting donations from March 20th to the 31st and any donations can be dropped off in the box in front of the office. For more information, contact avaharvey@billericak12.com or sahilgandhi@billericak12.com. Thank you, and we hope you can donate!

Please click on this link to access a PowerPoint presentation with additional information and questions and answers.

BMHS Portal For Course Requests will close on Tuesday, March 21 at 11:59 p.m.

The course request portal opened on Tuesday, March 14 for students currently in grades 8-11 to request their courses for the 2023-2024 school year. Please read through this entire email to understand the BMHS course request process.  

The portal will remain open until Tuesday, March 21 at 11:59 p.m. It will close promptly at that time.

Please note that the timing of when you complete your course requests has no bearing on the scheduling process. Therefore, a student who makes their requests on March 14 will not have an advantage over a student who makes their requests on March 21.  This is important to know so that you can take your time and make thoughtful course requests over this week.  

If you have questions about a teacher's recommendation, students and parents should contact the teacher directly to discuss your concerns.

If you have specific questions about your child's course request process, please reach out directly to your child's school counselor. This information can be located at the top of each issue of the Green & White.

Counselors will review every student's course requests and ensure that they meet requirements for graduation, as well as aligning with the student's future plans. Counselors will reach out to students and parents with any questions about course requests.  

The steps to access the portal are listed below.

STUDENT ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS

1.     Review the Program of Studies to learn more about the courses you can request.  Please review the Program of Studies that has been shared with you in your Google Classroom and under the Documents tile in the BMHS App.

2.     Go to the ASPEN website. Click here for the Aspen website.

3.     Enter your ASPEN login and password. If you do not know your login and password, please see your assistant principal's office. 

4.     Click on the MY INFO top tab. 

5.     Click on the REQUESTS side tab.

6.     On the top of your screen, you will see a message that gives an overview of the 2023-2024 course request process. Below this, you will see “Primary Requests”. Click the select buttons to choose the courses you are interested in taking. In this area, you will also see which courses your teachers have recommended for you. If you can't find a course that you were expecting to see, please reach out to your school counselor directly.  

7.     Below the “Primary Requests” is a section called “Alternate Requests”. Click on the select button and choose your alternate requests. These are your back-up courses; in case you are unable to get into a primary requested class. You must choose alternates.

8.     Below “Alternate Requests” is an area for you to write a note to your counselor. Some people may choose to use this function, and others may not feel the need to. 

9.     Make sure to POST once you have completed your course requests. This is a critical step, since this is how your course requests are saved in the computer. 

The portal will remain open until Tuesday, March 14 at 11:59 p.m. It will close promptly at that time.

PARENT ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS

1.     Review the Program of Studies to learn more about the courses your child can request. The Program of Studies has been shared with the students in their Google Classroom and under the Documents tile on the BMHS App. It also available by clicking on the image of the Program of Studies below.

2.     Go to the ASPEN website. Click here for the Aspen website.

3.     Enter your ASPEN login and password. If you do not know your login and password, please email portalhelp@billericak12.com

4.     Click on the FAMILY top tab. 

5.     Select your child. If you have more than one child, select the child for whom you will be working with.

6.     Click on the SCHEDULE side tab.

7.     Then, click on the REQUESTS side tab.

8.     On the top of your screen, you will see a message that gives an overview of the 2023-2024 course request process. Below this, you will see “Primary Requests”. Click the select buttons to choose the courses you are interested in taking. In this area, you will also see which courses your teachers have recommended for you.  If you can't find a course that you were expecting to see, please reach out to your child's school counselor directly.  

9.     Below the “Primary Requests” is a section called “Alternate Requests”. Click on the select button and choose your alternate requests. These are your back-up courses; in case you are unable to get into a primary requested class. You must choose alternates.

10.  Below “Alternate Requests” is an area for you to write a note to your counselor. Some people may choose to use this function, and others may not feel the need to. 

11.  Make sure to POST once you have completed your course requests. This is a critical step, since this is how your course requests are saved in the computer. 

The portal will remain open until Tuesday, March 14 at 11:59 p.m. It will close promptly at that time.

On March 11th and 12th, Team 4909 - Billerica Bionics competed in the Rhode Island District Event (RIDE) as a part of the 2023 FIRST Robotics “Charged Up” season. This weekend-long event, hosted by Ponaganset High School in North Scituate, RI, attracted thirty high school teams from across New England to compete and cooperate for a coveted win. 

RIDE was the Bionics’ first official competition of the season, having won a pre-season event hosted by Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua, NH just a few weeks ago. 

The gym at Ponaganset High School was packed Saturday and Sunday with tech-savvy teens, encouraging coaches, and vivacious volunteers, all watching the playing field as robots raced to score points. These robots, designed and built by the high school students, operate in autonomous and remote control modes, picking up and placing game pieces in precise locations in the game field. To score extra points, the robots can balance on a rocking platform called a “charging station”. 

The first day was a wild RIDE for the Billerica Bionics. Having made significant upgrades to their robot, named “Equinox”, in the past few weeks, the team was eager to put their machinations to the test. After losing a couple matches, the Bionics pulled off some wins, placing 9th at the end of the day. “We’re really proud of our drive team and scouts,” said team strategist Hera Lewis. “We tried hard and did good.”

The second day also had some lows and highs for Billerica’s favorite robot. Near the end of a match, Equinox tipped over, damaging the robot. “It was a really scary moment,” said team captain Anuva Agrawal. “But it was great that we could count on our pit crew to fix the robot quickly for the next match.” The team discovered that a communications problem with the field delayed control commands, causing the robot to jerk forward unexpectedly and fall. The FIRST head referee allowed a rematch, which the Bionics’ alliance won 105 to 84, putting Billerica in 5th place for the playoff tournament. 

The playoff tournament was thrilling at the top teams took to the field. The Bionics allied with two other teams to score a win in their first tournament match. Unfortunately, they lost their next two matches, eliminating them from the competition. 

But Billerica still had cause for celebration. The Billerica Bionics won the esteemed Excellence in Engineering Award which celebrates a team who demonstrates a professional approach to the design process, and whose design is elegant and advantageous on the field of play.

Additionally, Joshua Marcille was honored as a nominee for the Woody Flowers Award, which celebrates excellence in mentorship. Congratulations Josh!

RIDE was an exciting event for humans and robots alike. The Billerica Bionics team is looking forward to the next competition on March 25th and 26th at Revere High School in Revere, MA. Attendance is free, and all are invited to attend and cheer on the team. “This was a tough competition,” said team member Abhinaba Goswami. “We’re going to do even better in the next game.”

To stay updated on the latest Team 4909 - Billerica Bionics news, please follow @team4909 on Twitter or go to team4909.org. 

The Dollars For Scholars scholarship application portal opened on March and the scholarship application portal will close on March 21. 

Dollars For Scholars account login/account creation: Click HERE **Please note that because your child attended the BMHS College Boot Camp last June, they should already have a DFS account created, and a good portion of the application should already be filled out. You'll want to ask them for their account information. 

Dollars For Scholars Main Page: Click HERE

Ms. Sharon Ferris is the Co-Chair for Dollars For Scholars, and she asks that if you have any questions regarding DFS, please contact her via email, text, or FB message. Her email is:  sferris@idealconcreteblock.com and her text is 978-375-0842. You can also reach her on messenger through Facebook at: Billerica Scholarship Foundation.

Remember that Naviance has many scholarships listed, and the list grows each week throughout the late winter and spring.  Naviance Website: Click HERE

• Click on the "colleges" top tab. Then from the menu that appears, select "scholarship list" to see a list of current scholarships. Check back frequently for updates!

Remember, do not pay money to get money. 



If in doubt about any part of this process, please contact Ms. Ferris or your child's school counselor. 

MEAN GIRLS - MAY 4-6, 2023

JUST RELEASED! Billerica Memorial High School will be one of the first schools to perform Tina Fey's adapted musical from the hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. This production will be talked about for years to come!

Presale Tickets (with code) - March 27th

General Public Tickets - March 31st

During the month of March, the Billerica Fine Arts Department will be hosting a fundraiser at Billerica Nutrition (420 Boston Rd. Billerica, MA) to raise money for the spring production of Mean Girls. A portion of the proceeds from our custom menu will go directly to the fine arts department.

In response to the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, the Amnesty International Club is hosting a donation drive to collect well needed supplies. Tents, sleeping bags, blankets, diapers, formula, and basic medical supplies are in high demand and can be donated to the bin located outside the main office. If you have any of these items in your home that aren't being used, feel free to bring them in. Supplies are being shipped directly to those in need on a daily basis, and all donations are greatly appreciated. A detailed list of needed items can be found HERE via Amazon Wishlist.

Monday

Join the WW2 history club in room D359 at 2pm today for fresh-baked brownies and a chance to explore infantry tactics in built-up and urban environments; to review the performance of two of the weirdest vehicles that the Allies rode into victory in North West Europe in 1945, and to learn how to read and understand basic operational strategy on a WW2 commander's map. New members are always welcome, and feel free to email Mr Sykes for further info!

Women in Science & Engineering will meet today right after school in room D464.

Tuesday



Empowered minds will meet right after school on Tuesday in room D464.

Key Club Meeting 2 p.m.

The STEM Research Team will meet Tuesday and Thursday after school in room D366. 

Wednesday

The Garden Club will meet Wednesday after school in room D366.

Peer Leaders Meeting after school in Blackbox Theater

Thursday

The STEM research team will meet Thursday after school in room D366.

If you are interested in debating current and past topics in a fun and formal format join the new Billerica chapter of the Massachusetts debate league. Bi-Weekly meetings are held from 2:15 to 2:45-3:00 on Thursdays. Contact any of the following for more information bchagnon@billericak12.com, scottcanney@billericak12.com, dhvanshah@billericak12.com.

Friday



The Town of Billerica Community Hall of Fame is established to honor individuals, having lived in, worked in, served, or volunteered for the Town of Billerica, whose exceptional contributions have substantially enhanced the lives of its citizens and/or community values. If you would like to nominate someone for enshrinement into the Community Hall of Fame, please select the appropriate link below and complete the Google form.

Howe High School/BMHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame

Graduates of Howe High School and Billerica Memorial High School who have made significant contributions to the success and longevity of the Alumni Association. Established in 1896, the HHS/BMHS Alumni Association is the second oldest alumni group in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Howe High School/BMHS Athletic Hall of Fame

Outstanding student-athletes, coaches, and administrators whose skills, performance, and leadership enriched the Indians' reputation for athletic excellence.

BMHS Educators Hall of Fame

The Billerica Memorial High School Educators Hall of Fame recognizes and honors Billerica Memorial or Howe High School teachers, administrators, and staff for their significant achievements and impactful contributions to the students of our high school.

Town of Billerica Civic Hall of Fame

The Billerica Civic Hall of Fame honors individuals whose exceptional contributions to our community as a volunteer, elected or appointed official, public servant, grammar or middle school educator, mentor, cleric, proprietor, employee, or resident have substantially enhanced the lives of our citizens and positively influenced our community values.

The registration for the spring sports season is open! Please register ASAP! It’s the best way for coaches to know who is planning to participate and communicate with families based on the registration. Registration also prompts our Athletic Trainer to confirm each athlete’s medical clearance to participate. 

Please review the information below:

1. Registration-Open.  “Community Pass”
2. Important Dates and Link to the Athletic Calendar
3. Physicals, Concussion Course, and General Athletic Trainer Information
4. Spring Coaches Emails

All members of the Class of 2027 are welcome to join our teams/ tryout as an 8^th grader. 

IMPORTANT DATES:

March 2nd- Girls LAX, Softball, and Girls Tennis--------------6 pm

• March 20^st  1^st day of the spring season
• Click here to view our Calendar:
•  https://www.merrimackvalleyconference.org/public/genie/264/school/3/date/2021-08-30/view/week/

Registration Open: January 12, 2023. “Community Pass”

Registration and Payment is completed using “Community Pass”

Unsure about having a Community Pass account?

Email: communitypass@billericak12.com

There is no cost to complete the online registration for the spring Season.  

Please get your child registered ASAP.

Health Information: Aimee Montminy Athletic Trainer

1. PHYSICALS- As previously mentioned, this is the most important piece of documentation that the Athletic Trainer needs. If we do not have a current physical on file your student athlete will not be allowed to participate. 

Physicals must include

• Date of exam 
• something along the lines of "okay for activity/sports"
• A doctor's signature/electronic signature

Please upload a photo/scan to Healthy Roster or email to: amontminy@billericak12.com            

If you are a returning student athlete, please check your Healthy Roster account to see when your physical is expiring.

If the Athletic Trainer has it from a previous sports season and it is still current, I do not need another copy.

*Healthy Roster will only let you upload one file per document upload. If your child's physical is more than one page you can upload it as another physical or under the "other" option and I will edit accordingly. Please send all the pages! 

2. If your student athlete is seen by a doctor for an injury or illness that causes them to miss practice or a game, I need a clearance note from the doctor. Just a simple letter that says okay to return to sports or not cleared. They will not be allowed to participate until cleared by that doctor. 

 3. Concussion Courses- Both parent and student athletes need to complete the NFHS concussion course EVERY year. Here are the direct links. Remember you need to choose your state (MA) and then create an account. If you use the same account for both courses, there will only be one name on both certificates, this is fine. 

STUDENT: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion-for-students

PARENT: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion-in-sports-2

I am always available to answer any questions through email or phone call.    

My job is to keep your children healthy and to return them to their sports as soon as it is safe to do so. I HATE taking them out of their sports just as much as you hate seeing them on sidelines but their health is my number ONE concern. 

I'm looking forward to the spring season! 

Thanks! 

Aimee 

Office: 978-528-8728

amontminy@billericak12.com

"With P.R.I.D.E" 

John Magliozzi

Director of Athletics

Billerica Memorial High School

978-528-7922

SPRING

BOYS LACROSSE

Ryan Nickerson

rnickerson@billericak12.com

GIRLS LACROSSE

Ashley Tsoukalas

atsoukalas@billericak12.com

BASEBALL

Joe Higgins

jhiggins@billericak12.com

SOFTBALL

Patty Higgins

phiggins@billericak12.com

BOYS OUTDOOR TRACK

Shaun Corum

scorum@billericak12.com

GIRLS OUTDOOR TRACK

Scott Arsenault

sarsenault@billericak12.com

GIRLS TENNIS

Gayle MacLennan

gmaclennan@billericak12.com

BOYS TENNIS

Brian Sullivan

bsullivan@billericak12.com



BOYS VOLLEY

Devin Lekan

dlekan@billericak12.com

Students in the Class of 2023 are invited to participate in Billerica's pilot program to earn the Seal of Biliteracy. Students who are proficient in English and any other language(s) are eligible to participate. Please see the family letter here for more information. Students should contact Mrs. Marian Dyer, Humanities Coordinator, with questions or to sign up for a language test. Tests are available in any language and during the pilot, there is no cost to students or families to participate.

On behalf of our Directors of The Global Health Leaders Conference at Johns Hopkins University, I would like to invite the students of Billerica Public Schools who are interested in global health and medicine to apply for our 2023 virtual summer program.

Our international conference is a Johns Hopkins University student and faculty-led program open to students in grades 9-12. Through our conference, students from around the world learn about issues in global health, public health, and medicine through world-class lectures from leaders in these fields, develop connections with like-minded exceptional students, and share their own work and ideas on global health-related topics at the international scale. Featured speakers at our conference have included leading global health researchers, renowned professors, physicians, policy developers, and Nobel Prize winners. In short, the purpose of our program is to reach passionate students of all backgrounds from around the world and develop the next generation of leaders in global health, public health, and medicine.

Virtual conference programming will be held throughout the summer of 2023. The conference consists of a series of multiple virtual events on multiple days throughout June-August 2023. If an admitted student cannot attend parts of the programming live, there will be asynchronous options for students to watch the content they miss. The conference registration fee for admitted students is 99 USD; if the fee places a significant financial burden on a student’s family, financial assistance is available as we do not want the fee to be a barrier for any deserving student. There are also no application fees.



The conference application is available on our website (https://glohea.org) and will be accepted until March 31st, 2023.

Each year, admission into our program is competitive, so we highly encourage your students to apply at their earliest convenience.

Please do not hesitate to email our team at ghlcjhu@glohea.org or visit our website if you would like any clarification or have any questions. We hope your interested students will take advantage of this opportunity, and our admissions committee looks forward to reviewing their applications!

Best Regards,

Het Patel

Director of Admissions and Outreach

The Global Health Leaders Conference

Johns Hopkins University

https://glohea.org

DCR is offering up to $1,250 in bonuses and an hourly salary of $22-$27/hour, depending on position and related credentials. To be considered for a DCR lifeguard position, applicants must be at least 16 years of age by the date of hire, must complete lifeguard training, and must be certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The agency offers free training classes and certification to lifeguards who commit to DCR summer employment prior to the opening of designated swimming areas.

For more information or to apply visit the agency’s website at mass.gov/lifeguard. Please let me know if you need addition information, have a great afternoon.

Billerica Farmers' Market

Please sign up to volunteer for opportunities to support our 2023 Billerica Community Farmers Market (June 19 - October 9)!

We are in need of volunteers to take on many different types of tasks: distribute flyers; lend a helping hand to our vendors, entertainment or market flow; interview vendors for spotlights; and so much more. What is your specialty, passion or interest?  You can create a big impact on growing our market and improving the community. 

Interested? Reach out to me (Pat) with the below form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMGIJw-3In98YrT6337UP2kom9cA1JS1T_bl7aCHJXaFSK6g/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Pat Wheelden

Billerica Community Farmers Market Volunteer Coordinator

508-423-8809

Families who qualify for the free and reduced-price lunch program can get $50 off their monthly broadband bills, thanks to a new, emergency federal program, the U.S. Department of Education and the Federal Communications Commission emphasized in a May 12 meeting.



Low-income families living on tribal lands are eligible for an even steeper discount, $75 a month.

What’s more, students in post-secondary education who receive Pell Grants can also tap the funding. And eligible families can receive $100 in one-time help in paying for digital devices—such as laptops, tablets, and desktop computers—as long as the family contributes between $10 and $50 for the hardware.