“The retreat brings people together, builds community in the forest, gets participants outside and off their screens, and uses nature sustainably to heal and inspire minds and souls,” stated Great Mountain Forest Executive Director Michael Zafros. Retreat registration closes on July 30.
Earlier in the meeting, there had been other surprises: Sears and Chairperson Bonnie Silvers, both of Sheffield, had been ousted from their leadership positions on the committee. Adding to the committee's woes was that the vote was taken in open session, but by use of a secret ballot -- a clear violation of the state's Open Meeting Laws.
Aside from the legal ramifications for the student who allegedly made the threats, Lenox Superintendent Timothy Lee told The Edge that while he was unable to “expand” on the potential school-related consequences for the student, he said the range was “pretty wide...from in-school suspension or loss of privileges to expulsion.”
