from The Patriot Ledger
Robbie O’Neil scored 2 minutes into the game to give Milton a 1-0 lead, but Norwood scored the next five goals in a 5-1 win at the Max Ulin Rink in Milton on Thursday. (Read the full story here.)
Mtg Notes: School Committee 01.26.11 – MHS Site Council reports in; Math assessment update
At last night’s School Committee meeting MHS Principal John Drottar and site council member Vernon Nelson appeared before the committee. Mr. Drottar reviewed the process the council follows, addressing student scores (AYP, SATs, etc), the budget, and the bridge program. Mr. Nelson discussed the bridge program which ran for 4 weeks this past August. It assists students coming into the high school and provides math and reading reinforcement. It is funded by a state grant.
Number of college applications skyrockets at Milton High School
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Milton High School students are applying to more colleges than ever before, according to guidance Director Ken Aubert. (Read the full story here.)
Gracie Burke, Director of World Languages, promoted to Officier in Order des Palmes Academiques
Ms. Gracie Burke - Officier!
Ms. Gracie Burke, director of World Languages for the Milton Public Schools, has been promoted from “Chevalier” to “Officier” in the Ordre des Palmes Academiques (Order of Academic Palms). The promotion was made by the French Minister of Education. The order, which was originally a decoration established by Napoleon, initially honored eminent members of the University of Paris. It was later expanded to include any individual including a foreigner who made substantial contributions to the expansion of French culture in the world.
Milton student honored in Catholic Memorial poetry competition
from The Patriot Ledger
Laroy Streat of Milton, a senior at Catholic Memorial High School, won first place in the school’s third annual “Picturing America” writing contest. (Read the full story here.)
Notice: Single Stream Recycling
The DPW has posted a notice with information about the single stream recycling that began this week. They state:
Single Stream Recycling is now available in Milton!
“Beginning January 24th, 2011, the Town of Milton will be starting a Single Stream recycling pilot program with Waste Management, the Town’s municipal solid waste and recycling vendor.
An informational flyer can be viewed HERE, and will be mailed to every household in Milton.”
You can find the complete notice here.
Milton Schools celebrate “No Name-Calling Day”
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The schools will participate in a statewide “No Name-Calling Day,” an event intended to reduce verbal bullying. (Read the full story here.)
Milton Crew & Rugby: opportunities to be seized
Commentary by Frank Schroth
Parents naturally seek to share their passions with their children. And so it happened that not one but two groups of parents and interested residents appeared before the school committee with plans to start up new sports: crew and rugby. While some may have found this exhilarating news, none of them was on the school committee. That elected body sat in silence with one exception, Mary Kelly, who adhered to what is becoming her standard “Just say no” approach.
St. Mary’s of the Hills sends students to “Stand Up Speak Out” conference at Boston College
Earlier this month Milton’s Saint Mary of the Hills School students Michael O’Grady, Christopher McCune, Emily Mischler, and Jennifer Doherty participated in the 4th annual Stand Up, Speak Out conference at Boston College.
Windchill factors: As turbine projects multiply, critics fight back
from Boston.com
In Plymouth, they’re worried about noise, flickering shadows, and the sheer size of the things. In Milton, they fear they might lose their panoramic views of the Blue Hills. In Hingham, they fret over possibly losing value on their pretty homes. (Read the full story here.)