from The Patriot Ledger
Two stories out of Milton this week illustrate the advances we’ve made in civil rights and the challenges that remain. (Read the full story here.)
VIDEO: Milton marching band a booming halftime success
Wicked Local Milton has agreat profile of the Mlton High School Marching Band which was resurrected this year under the direction of Rebecca Damiani and Gary Good. The profile includes a video and nice set of pictures. You can find it here.
Wildcats rock preliminary round of MIAA tournament play
Milton Wildcats won both of their games, volleyball and boys soccer, yesterday and will be moving on to the next round of MIAA south division 2 tournament play.
14 Teams take up the Eco-Team Challenge
On Saturday, October 30, 2010, Sustainable Milton launched the 2010 Eco Team Challenge at a kickoff event at the Milton Public Library and 14 teams, composed of almost 50 people, have answered the call.
Temple Shalom to host new film series
Temple Shalom of Milton will open this season’s Winter Movie Series with two films that highlight the Sephardic Jewish experience on Saturday evening, November 20 at 7:00 p.m., and the public is invited to attend.
St. Agatha Parishioners Travel to Haiti to Help Avert Cholera Crisis
“We understand how desperate the situation is. We can not turn our backs on these people whom we have come to know and love over the years.” — Catherine Liberles
Joyce to supporters: “I am honored & grateful”
the following was submitted by Senator Brian Joyce
Please allow me to thank each and every person who voted last week. Voters came out in record numbers, and I am truly humbled by your unwavering support. Our victory is incredibly encouraging, and it exceeded my expectations. I am honored and very grateful.
Local resident, Jeff Stone, works on inter-faith dialogue
These are tense times between Muslims and Jews as Martha Berbinger, an NPR correspondent, points out in a recent story that aired on WBUR. She profiles two congregations, the Muslim American Civic and Cultural Association in Malden and Temple Hillel B’nai Torah in West Roxbury, that are working to promote understanding and knowledge through honest, open dialogue. Jeff Stone of Milton, a member of the synagogue, helped direct a workshop between the groups. You can find the story and listen to a transcript here.
Mtg Notes: School Committee 11.03.10 – Dark budget clouds forming; bullying; & SC response on art
During the finance subcommittee’s report last night Ms. Kelly said the level dollar budget request from the Warrant Committee could require a $1.2 million budget cut from the schools for FY12. A number that is “as big as any number we have seen in several years.” No one disagreed.
Mtg notes: Plan’g Brd 11.04.10 – Hendries and the oak tree
There are a lot of issues regarding the development at the Hendries site. And they all grow out of an old black oak tree that sits on the property.