BUCKLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Friday morning, students and parents of the Mohawk Trail Regional School raised concerns via email about a threat made against the senior class. Superintendent Sheryl Stanton reached out to families in the district this morning to address the concerns.
Stanton said “The original threat was made earlier in the school year and was investigated by administration. The original threat was also investigated by the police department and the Assistant District Attorney. Appropriate steps were taken to address this credible threat six weeks ago.”
According to a statement from the Shelburne Police Department and Chief Greg Bardwell, the earlier investigation resulted in the responsible individual being “identified, criminally charged expelled from the school, and placed under a monitoring program.”
Currently, there is “no indication that there is a current credible threat,” according to Stanton who also said the police have been notified and together, they have decided school is safe to be held as normal. Police will maintain a presence at the school today, Friday, May 23rd.
Stanton asked anyone with additional information to school administration and the Shelburne Police Department.