Uxbridge School Committee Announces Separation Agreement with Superintendent Amid Legal Troubles

The Uxbridge School Committee has announced that Michael Baldassarre is no longer the Superintendent of Schools. On Tuesday the Committee announced it had reached a separation agreement with Baldassarre, calling it in the best interests of students, staff, and the district as a whole. The decision comes just days before Baldassarre is set to appear in court to face a drunk driving charge. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports he was arrested in January when state police allege he was going more than 100 mph on Interstate 495 in Bolton and nearly caused a crash. He has been on paid leave since with Assistant Superintendent Karen Dwyer serving as Interim Superintendent.