Body Overview
- Government Level: Municipal — Franklin County: New Salem, Orange, Wendell; Worcester County: Petersham
- Jurisdiction: Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District
- Status: Current
- Authorized Seats: 10
- Current Vacancies: 0
Current Members
| Seat | Member | Selection | Service | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Salem | Barbara Doyle | Appointed from Elected Local School Committee | Not Verified | Not Verified | — |
| Orange | Peter M. Cross | Elected | Not Verified | Not Verified | Chair |
| Orange | Patricia A. Smith | Elected | Not Verified | Not Verified | Vice Chair |
| Orange | Sharon Lynn Gilmore | Elected | Not Verified | Not Verified | — |
| Orange | Amber Dupell | Elected | Not Verified | Not Verified | — |
| Orange | Miguel Guerra | Elected | Not Verified | Not Verified | — |
| Orange | Shannon M. Johnson | Elected | Not Verified | Not Verified | — |
| Petersham Position 1 | Jill Wessel | Appointed to Elective Office | Not Verified | Not Verified | — |
| Petersham Position 2 | Stephen Hammond | Elected | Not Verified | Not Verified | — |
| Wendell | Katharine Woodward | Appointed from Elected Local School Committee | Not Verified | Not Verified | — |
Official Resources
- Town of Orange charter
- Town of Orange 2025 Annual Report
- Town of Orange School Committees
- Ralph C. Mahar Regional School Committee
- Mahar School Committee current meeting directory
- Mahar School Committee regional-agreement subcommittee report
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: September 9, 2026
- Town of Orange charter — Current Official Municipal Charter (Checked September 9, 2026)
- Town of Orange 2025 Annual Report — Current Official Municipal Annual Report (Checked September 9, 2026)
- Town of Orange School Committees — Current Official Municipal School Roster (Checked September 9, 2026)
- Ralph C. Mahar Regional School Committee — Current Official Regional School Roster With Stale Lines (Checked September 9, 2026)
- Mahar School Committee current meeting directory — Current Official Regional Meeting Directory With Stale Lines (Checked September 9, 2026)
- Mahar School Committee regional-agreement subcommittee report — Current Independent Reporting Corroborating Member Town Allocation (Checked September 9, 2026)
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