Matt Gambino, Duxbury School Committee Member

07/08/2026

**NOTICE OF INVITATION TO APPLY FOR INTERIM SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER POSITION**

Following the recent resignation of School Committee member Jen Weedon, the Town of Duxbury is seeking qualified, civic-minded residents to apply for an interim position on the School Committee.

In accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 41, Section 11, the Duxbury Selectboard and the remaining members of the School Committee will meet jointly to interview applicants and appoint a temporary member to fill the vacancy.

Eligibility: Applicants must be registered voters residing in the Town of Duxbury.

Term of Appointment: The individual appointed will serve until the next Annual Town Election on March 27, 2027.

How to Apply

Interested residents should submit a letter of interest outlining their background, qualifications, and reasons for wanting to serve, alongside a current resume.

Applications must be submitted directly to the Duxbury Town Clerk’s Office via one of the following methods:

By Email: [email protected]

In-Person Drop-Off or Mail: Duxbury Town Hall, Attn: Town Clerk's Office Application

Deadline: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

Next Steps & Interview Schedule

The Selectboard and School Committee will hold a joint public meeting on Monday, August 17, 2026 to interview candidates in public session and vote on the appointment.

In compliance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law and to ensure absolute fairness to all candidates, a unified packet containing all clerk-verified applications will be distributed to both boards and made available to the public simultaneously on Monday, August 10, 2026, when the official meeting agenda is posted.

Questions?

For questions regarding the application submission process, please contact the Duxbury Town Clerk’s Office. For questions regarding the scope, time commitment, and duties involved with serving on the School Committee, please contact School Committee Chair Matt Gambino at [email protected].

06/29/2026

The Duxbury School Committee will be meeting via Zoom this Thursday to discuss the application process for an interim member. We are committed to a transparent and thorough process and hope to see you there. Please note: this is a personal communication from an individual School Committee member and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Duxbury School Committee.

05/08/2026

Wednesday evening, Duxbury Education Foundation officers Sherri Hussar and Colin Longval, along with DHS students Lucia Vonella and Harper Weekly, shared how the DEF continues to transform our schools and supprt learning. This year alone, the foundation is injecting nearly $70,000 into DPS classrooms and programs! We are so very grateful to DEF and our community donors for their continued support and partnership!

A breakdown of the Duxbury Education Foundation’s $70k grant update featuring Sherri Hussar, Colin Longval, and Duxbury students Lucia Vonella and Harper Weekly.

03/30/2026

Saturday morning's Elementary Science Fair was an absolute blast. Our young students were on point, and did a fantastic job presenting their projects and sharing what they learned. I should have known this already... but was nevertheless bowled over to learn that this wonderful event has been held for 41 years running.

Two things that immediately struck me were the number of resident and family volunteers who took their time to support our students... and the sheer volume of teachers and administrators (many who live out of town) who also participated and helped make the fair a success.

Finally, a huge thank-you to Sara Milner, our Elementary Curriculum Supervisor, for running a flawless event!

03/29/2026

Energized to serve for three more years, and excited to welcome Aun Holland to the Duxbury School Committee! I owe the community and my family a great debt of gratitude for your support, thank you. Finally, a huge shout-out to our election staff for working well into Saturday night! You are the best!

03/21/2026

The Library Trustees hosted another excellent candidate forum this week. A special thank you to incumbents Casey Seaman and Lucy Weilbrenner for their continued dedication to Duxbury.

During the discussion on the budget, Lucy and Casey lent a perspective that I appreciate and share. When asked about balancing library needs against other town priorities, Lucy rightly noted that it isn't a competition, but a collaboration—and that for Duxbury to function well, every department needs support. Casey reinforced this, reminding us that the library, like all of our town departments, is a vital service, not just an "extra."

We are lucky to have leaders in Duxbury who are so committed to a unified, collaborative approach to our town's needs. Their focus on supporting the whole community, and recognizing the value of all our essential services working together, is exactly what makes Duxbury so strong.

Election Day is Saturday, March 28th at the Steele Athletic Center. Please get out and vote!

Town of Duxbury Annual Election will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026On Wednesday, March 18, the Library Board of Trustees hosted a forum with the candida...

03/16/2026

Last Thursday, I had the privilege of sitting down with Aun Holland and Fernando Guitart for the School Committee Candidate Forum. It was a great opportunity to cut through the noise and have an honest conversation about the road ahead for Duxbury Public Schools. A huge shout out and thank-you to the Library Board of Trustees for sponsoring!

After serving nearly nine years on School Committee, I still believe there is no position in municipal government more important than supporting the education of our children.

In our discussion, I shared my thoughts on the fiscal reality facing DPS, the future of Alden Elementary School, and more. I encourage you to watch the recording and review the facts.

Most importantly, please make your voice heard. I ask for your vote at in-person voting on Saturday, March 28th at the Steele Athletic Center.

Town of Duxbury Annual Election will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026On Thursday, March 12, the Library Board of Trustees hosted a forum with the candidat...

03/09/2026

Speaking with Kevin Tocci tonight about Duxbury Schools and my candidacy on WATD 95.9 🎙

Monday Night Talk is a 2 hour radio show that’s broadcast Monday Nights 6:15 – 8:00 p.m. Host Kevin Tocci talks about a variety of topics like local & national politics, community-based issues, political races, upcoming events, sports, pop culture and the Arts.

03/09/2026

Excited to answer questions at the School Committee Candidate Forum this Thursday at 6:00 at the Dux Free Library. Thanks to the Board of Library Trustees for sponsoring!
https://duxbury.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/2026-candidate-forum-school-committee-moderator-tbd/

01/14/2026

In its meeting yesterday, the Finance Committee voted unanimously to approve the School Committee's recommended FY27 budget ($46.4M). I'm grateful not only for the committee's support, but also for members' thoughtful questions that made the process stronger.

This Friday, the School Committee meets to workshop how we connect this budget to student success leading up to Annual Town Meeting. We are fulfilling our commitment to host public forums that explain exactly how these funds align with district priorities.

Budget communications meeting: Friday, Jan. 16 @ 11:15 am (https://www.town.duxbury.ma.us/school-committee/agenda/school-committee-alden-school-room-104-41)

Budget forum 1: Tuesday, Jan. 20 @ 7:00 pm
Budget forum 2: Monday, Jan. 23 @ 7:00 pm

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