Myth: Affordable housing will bring large families and more children to the community, thereby increasing the burden on schools. Increased housing levels do not equate to an increase in school costs, according to a study by the Donohue Institute at the University of Massachusetts, which studied seven Massachusetts communities with mixed-income housing between 1994 and 2004. The study found that teaching staff levels and overall expenditures increased independently of changes

It was a gorgeous fall evening, with approximately 100 guests in attendance for Theatre Night 2017, HOPE Partnership’s annual fundraiser, held at Ivoryton Playhouse. The weather was unseasonably warm, but perfect for gathering under the outdoor tent. Guests enjoyed cocktails and light fare and the chance to win terrific raffle and auction prizes, generously donated by our partners in the community, followed by the hilarious comedy, “I Hate Musicals, The Musical.” With more th