Matt Gambino, Duxbury School Committee Member

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 🎙

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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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01/12/2026

Consistent with its goals for the year, School Committee is hosting two forums to explain the voted FY27 budget and its alignment with DPS strategic priorities.

Session 1: Tuesday, January 20, 7:00 PM
Session 2: Monday, February 23, 7:00 PM

Both sessions will be held at the Duxbury Free Library. Hope to see you there!

Home of the Dragons

01/09/2026

Thank you to all who signed! Nomination papers have been submitted. As always, I'm happy to chat about your ideas and input about Duxbury Public Schools. Feel free to reach out or schedule time.

Your voice matters. Book Matt Gambino office hours today to discuss Duxbury schools. I am here to listen to your concerns and ideas.

01/05/2026

Today I pulled nomination papers for reelection to the Duxbury School Committee. I can't think of any position of municipal service more important than supporting student achievement, and I would appreciate your help. The first step is to collect enough signatures to get on the ballot. If you are a registered voter and would like to sign, please send me a DM and I'll be happy to come to you. Thank you for your consideration!

09/10/2025

Email to the Duxbury Clipper today:

To the Editor:

I am writing to offer a clarification on the reporting of my comments from the September 8th joint budget meeting, as featured in this week's Duxbury Clipper.

The article stated that I “didn’t think that a three percent increase would cover the statutory mandated costs.” While this captures the general subject, the sentiment is not quite accurate. My role on the committee is to ask questions, not to jump to conclusions.

For the record, my actual question to the Finance Director and the joint committees was: “how do we know that 3% even covers the fixed and mandated costs without necessitating further cuts to staff and other school services?”

The distinction is subtle but important. My comment was not a statement of belief, but an open question intended to kick-start the analytical process that our superintendent, the school administration, and the committee must now undertake. The goal is to determine, with data, what it will actually cost to deliver level services for our schools. That work has just begun.

I look forward to the collaborative process ahead with my colleagues on the School Committee and the Finance Committee as we build the FY27 budget.

Sincerely,

Matt Gambino

05/27/2025

SC Policy Subcommittee meeting this Thursday to discuss DPS graduation requirements policy. https://www.town.duxbury.ma.us/school-committee/agenda/school-committee-policy-subcommittee-chandler-school-canty-conference-room