Archive for February, 2010

Barbie’s Islamic Makeover

February 28, 2010
By Frank Schroth

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

February 28, 2010
By Frank Schroth

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.)
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Reminder: Chocolate Tasting & Lecture by Anthony M. Sammarco

February 28, 2010
By Frank Schroth
Reminder: Chocolate Tasting & Lecture by Anthony M. Sammarco

Chocolate! That creamy, rich, delicious confection we adore is something that few of us can resist, refuse or deny ourselves. Yet this sweet and decadent delicacy is far different than what was enjoyed by our ancestors just a few centuries ago when it was a delicious and...
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Wildcats rock on, beat English 73-67

February 27, 2010
By Frank Schroth
Wildcats rock on, beat English 73-67

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...
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Globe editorial: NIMBY on the links

February 27, 2010
By Frank Schroth

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....
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MHS Cabaret II

February 27, 2010
By Frank Schroth
MHS Cabaret II

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
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Milton Hospital narrows losses in Q1

February 27, 2010
By Frank Schroth

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.)
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Police: hit-and-run driver hid in Dumpster

February 27, 2010
By Frank Schroth

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.)
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Senate quietly advances texting and driving measure

February 27, 2010
By Frank Schroth

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

February 27, 2010
By Frank Schroth

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.
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