Community Corner
Former Brooks Headmaster Had 'Inappropriate Relationship' With Student, Report Says
The headmaster served in that role for more than 20 years.
A former headmaster at Brooks School engaged in an "questionable relationship" with a student, the Boston Globe reports.
Lawrence W. Becker, who served as headmaster from 1986 to 2008, is said to have had an inappropriate relationship with a student as well as hired escorts, according to an email sent to alumni and parents. The email also
Officials at the school would not comment.
Find out what's happening in North Andoverwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
The email sent to parents and alumni said that Becker had admitted to hiring an escort who later made threats against him. The message did not contain any information about the relationship with the student.
Find out what's happening in North Andoverwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Update: Fox 25 is reporting that Becker "engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior with a student in 2004" and that no one has reported any criminal activity in the matter.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
