Monthly Archives: February 2010

Barbie’s Islamic Makeover

February 28, 2010

Learn more about Senior Seminar Editorials here. View a list of previous editorials here.

A Senior Seminar Editorial by Danya Kiernan, MHS 2010

There has been much controversy over Barbie’s new “Islamic look”.   This new look is composed of a Burka, the traditional Islamic dress with a mesh eye hole and a head-covering Muslim veil known as the Hijab.  While some people think this is a great idea, others feel is insulting. Read more »

Hyde Park restaurant gets permission for expanded liquor license to help fend off competition in Milton, Dorchester

February 28, 2010

from Universal Hub

The Boston Licensing Board yesterday gave Townsend’s on Fairmount Avenue permission to add hard liquor and mixed drinks to its existing beer and wine menu. (Read the full story here.)

Wildcats rock on, beat English 73-67

February 27, 2010

Down at the half, Milton’s defense stiffented in the final two quarters. Hutcherson and Marchman scored 7 points apiece in the final quarter and D.J. Santos had a big game scoring 26 points.

The Wildcats will face the number 3 seed Scituate in the sectional semifinal. Scituate prevailed over Wellesley 71-54. Milton will take on Scituate on 3/2 @ 7:00pm in Brockton. You can find the MIAA sectional playoff bracket here. You can find Boston Herald coverage of the game here.

Globe editorial: NIMBY on the links

February 27, 2010

from The Boston Globe

OF ALL THE laughable reasons for opposing a wind turbine, a golf course in Quincy has now come up with a prize-winner: Flicker and shadows from a wind tower proposed by Milton on town property a few hundred yards from the fairways would throw off the games of would-be Tiger Woodses. (Read the full editorial here.)

MHS Cabaret II

February 27, 2010
March 9, 2010
7:00 pm

If you missed the recent MHS Cabaret you missed a great time but you have a second chance!!

A incredibly talented group of students will be performing a variety of musical numbers. Don’t miss out!

WHEN:   March 9th @ 7:oopm

WHERE: The Charles Winchester Auditorium / Milton High School

Milton Hospital narrows losses in Q1

February 27, 2010

from The Boston Business Journal

Milton Hospital said it narrowed it operating losses in the most-recent quarter on aggressive cost cutting and upticks in key services areas such as inpatient surgeries and emergency-room care. (Read the full story here.)

Police: hit-and-run driver hid in Dumpster

February 27, 2010

from Wicked Local Milton

State Police say a man accused of driving drunk and causing an accident on the southeast Expressway tried to hide in a Dumpster. (Read the full story here.)

Senate quietly advances texting and driving measure

February 27, 2010

from Wicked Local Manchester

Legislation cracking down on texting while driving quietly inched closer to Gov. Deval Patrick’s desk Thursday.

The Senate gave its initial approval to legislation that bans texting but does not include a House-approved ban on the use of handheld cell phones. (Read the full story here.)

MTM video: Interview with Pete Jackson, Chairman of the Planning Board

February 27, 2010

Courtesy of Milton Access TV

We recently interviewed PeteJackson, Chairman of the Planning Board on the pilot program of MyTownMatters that aired last week end on Milton Access Television. You view the video here. A hearty thanks to Brian Kelley of Talk of the Town for all his help and support.



Superindtendent Gormley to seek input on Special Ed issues

February 26, 2010
March 3, 2010
7:00 pm

Superintendent Gormley Seeks Parent Input on Special Education Issues Superintendent Mary Gormley will be at the next Special Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC) on Wed. March 3 at 7pm in the Milton High School library to give an overview of existing programs and proposed changes to special education in Milton. Read more »

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