In a recent conversation School Committee member Denis Keohane stated that the school committee would be receiving an increase of approximately $640,000 to the level service budget they submitted to the Warrant Committee. An amount that will restore a number of head count that were to be cut.
Ledger Opinion: Milton learns green does not always mean ‘go’
from The Patriot Ledger
Editorial – While many bow to renewable energy for its potential to reduce pollution and our dependence on foreign oil, Milton is quickly learning that not everyone will prostrate themselves before it. (Read the full story here.)
Last Curry College hockey players released from hospital
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The last of the Curry College hockey team players who were treated for exposure to nitrogen dioxide has been released from Milton Hospital, a hospital spokesman said. (Read the full story here.)
McEttrick & Kleinman respond to turbine opposition
In an brief item on WBUR.com, Marion McEttrick responding to the Quincy City Council’s unanimous vote to opppose the construction of the turbine, states. “We do not agree on this issue at this time, but we haven’t even had a chance to discuss it with the city council or the mayor.
Sidearm delivery has Milton native Rich Hill in hunt for roster spot
from the Projo Sox Blog
Jacoby Ellsbury managed little more than a slow roller up the first-base line in his live batting-practice session against Rich Hill on Wednesday. With Ellsbury, of course, a slow roller up the first-base line can be as good as a line drive to center field — and everyone around the batting cage knew it. (Read the full story here.)
Video: Preview of “Voices Lifted for Temple Shalom”
Brian Kelley, host of Talk of the Town on Milton Cable interviews Rabbi Benjamin and members of the Temple about their upcoming event, Voices Lifted for Temple Shalom. Please click “Read More” for the video.
Turbine continues to cause turbulence
Milton’s proposal to construct a wind turbine on town own land leased to Quarry Hills, the operators of the Granite Link golf course, is continuing to meet with opposition. Most recently the Quincy City Council unanimously passed a resolution, which will be sent to the Milton Selectmen, objecting to the construction of the turbine. But that’s not all.
Friends of Milton Crew raise $25,000 in support of MHS rowing team
The Friends of Milton Crew held a fundraiser at Fuller Village that exceeded their expectations.
Dan Flynn
The group, which formed to establish a rowing team at Milton High, has raised $25,000, an amount that will enable them to qualify for a recently awarded 2:1 matching grant from the DCR.
Letter: Sustainable Milton seeks preservation of Hendries oak
Dear Mr. Clark and members of the planning board,
I am writing to you on behalf of Sustainable Milton as our board voted unanimously at our February meeting to approach you in an official capacity to support the Hendries black oak located at the corner of Eliot St. and Central Ave..
What’s in the Massachusetts Archives?
Now you can find out. Janis Duffy will be introducing the holdings and services of archives. This may be the nudge you need to get started on your families history.