Official Stole Over $200K From Northborough-Southborough Schools: DA

NORTHBOROUGH, MA - The budget officer for the Northborough-Southborough School District was arraigned Thursday on charges of stealing more than $200,000 from the district’s accounts, the Worcester County District Attorney said.

Christopher P. Hoey, 34, of Stow was hit with charges of larceny over $250 by common scheme, embezzlement by a public official and uttering, Worcester County DA Joseph D. Early Jr. wrote in the announcement.

Northborough-Southborough School Superintendent Christine Johnson originally contacted state police detectives to report missing school funds, the DA said.

Hoey is being held on $100,000 bail and his case has been continued until April 1, the DA said.

The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office and the Northborough and Southborough Police departments are continuing to investigate. A complete forensic audit is underway for the school district, according to the DA.