A very distraught parent rose to speak at the last school committee meeting to express her concerns about changes proposed to the grandfathering of siblings into specific schools and programs (French, English). At issue is the possibility of a program such as French or English becoming oversubscribed and siblings being split up among schools. This parent may be the tip of an iceberg.
Milton parishes collaborate on “The Caring Circle” to help those in need
The Milton parishes of Saint Agatha, Saint Elizabeth and Saint Mary of the Hills have collaborated to establish The Caring Circle, an online community eager to assist those in need. Residents who live in the Milton Catholic Collaborative area and who need help may call The Caring Circle 24 hours a day at 617-337-3225.
Milton students earn honors at Fontbonne for 2nd Quarter
Congratulations to the following Milton residents who earned spots on Fontbonne Academy’s Second Quarter Honor Roll:
Head of School List
Christina Ferrera, Grade 12
Mtg Notes: School Committee 02.09.11 – Revisions to Math curriculum; Students ask for walk-a-thon support
School officials seek to make a substantial change to the 6-12 mathematics curriculum in the Milton Public Schools. The goal is to instill a more academically rigorous program that will improve all students fundamental mastery of algebra and geometry and result in improved MCAS and SAT test scores.
Candlelight vigil in Milton shows support for homeowner facing foreclosure
from The Patriot Ledger
“One, two, three, four, no more constables at our door! Five, six, seven, eight, don’t evict; negotiate!”
About 50 people rallied Wednesday night to show their support for Marie-anne Beliard, who is facing foreclosure of her Milton house. (Read the full story here.)
Pol wants review of teen’s fall from jet
from The Boston Herald
U.S. Rep. William R. Keating said he wants answers on how a 16-year-old boy managed to slip unnoticed into the wheel well of a Boston-bound jet last fall, and he wasn’t impressed by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano’s failure to deliver yesterday. (Read the full story here.)
Town officials about to take final step on new town department
This coming Monday, February 14th, Superintendent Gormley, Town Administrator Kevin Mearn, Facilities Committee Chairman Tony Cichello, along with a member of the school committee and a member of the board of selectmen will interview the three finalists for Director position of the new Department of Facilities.
Local memoirists tell their tales
Wicked Local has excerpts from We Remember When a series of personal memoirs from residents of Fuller Village. It is a remarkable collection. Fuller Village will be celebrating the publication of the book on February 14th and you are invited. You can learn more here.
You can find the book excerpts and a video on the Wicked Local site here. (photo Wicked Local)
Governor Patrick discusses personal challenges in upcoming memoir
from Boston.com
In early 2007, just weeks after taking office, Deval Patrick seriously considered resigning. His wife, weeping and unable to sleep, had been admitted to McLean Hospital with depression. Rather than savoring his election as the first black governor of Massachusetts, Patrick and his wife were dreading four years in the public eye. (Read the full story here.)
MHS Cabaret does not disappoint
Last night a number of MHS students performed a variety of songs ranging from an aria to rock to ballads.
If all one heard was Rebecca Lieberman’s version of the Otis Redding classic Dock of the Bay it would have been well worth the $5 admission. She gave a jazz infused, startingly fresh, and heartfelt version of this ballad about lonliness and reflection.