Finance & Operations
Our Finance & Operations Department handles everything from payables to purchasing and from building maintenance to facilities usage. We take our responsibility to manage taxpayer funds seriously and conduct all business with integrity and transparency. We are happy to answer your questions or provide you with the information you need. Please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.
Use of Facilities
All reservations will now be handled by utilizing Operations Hero. Please visit the Operations Hero website to make a reservation.
Public Records Request
Under 950 C.M.R. 32.07(2)(m), municipalities with populations of 20,000 or fewer may assess fees for all time spent searching for, compiling, segregating, redacting, and reproducing records—including the first two hours of work. Previously, the district only applied charges after the initial two-hour window.
All public record requests must be submitted in writing. Please email your request to rao@rcmahar.org, or mail your written request to:
Stacey Ferreira, Records Access Officer
PO Box 680
507 South Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
When sending your request, be sure to specify which district your request is for:
Ralph C. Mahar Regional School
Fisher Hill Elementary School
Petersham Center School
Updated Fee Schedule
Effective immediately, the following rates apply to all pending and future requests:
- Initial Two Hours: $6.25 per 15-minute increment ($25.00/hour).
- Additional Time: $25.00 per hour.
Process for Fulfillment
For all active requests, the Records Access Officer (RAO) will provide a cost estimate. Please note that payment must be received in full before the district begins fulfilling the request and releasing the records.
