Why Superintendent Gormley is the only town employee who has to endure a having their performance review broadcast in public is to some observers completely bewildering and slightly bizarre. Be that as it may the School Committee gave her straight A’s.
Globe Columnist Joanna Weiss to speak at Temple Shalom
Boston Globe columnist Joanna Weiss who writes a twice-weekly column for the Globe op-ed page will speak on current topics at a special program of the Sisterhood of Temple Shalom of Milton on Sunday afternoon, October 17th, at 2 PM.
Town negotiates Randolph-Milton vets’ agent position with Hingham-Hull agent
from Wicked Local Randolph
Milton and Randolph town governments have selected a final candidate for the veterans’ agent position, but the towns are still waiting for the finalist’s acceptance. (Read the full story here.)
A quick 1:1 with Superintendent Gormley – Facilities, Common Core, and what to do with $327K in funding
In a recent conversation with Mary Gormley, Superintendent of the Milton Public Schools, we discussed the status of Consolidated Facilities, the impact of Common Core Curriculum standards, the recent $275K windfall from the federal government and the formation of a committee to review participation in the state’s school choice program (And, no, that is not me in the picture.)
Milton High volleyball star Samantha Curley bows out with a win
from The Patriot Ledger
Coach Robin Lee hopes her Milton High School girls volleyball team is just getting started.
Even though one of her best players is all finished. (Read the full story here.)
Maria’s tour of Mattapan
Mattapan has had their community rocked by recent tragedy and it has dominated the news. Boston City Councilor Charles Yancy invited Fox News to get a different perspective on the area. Click “Read more” for the video for a brief look at our neighbors to the north.
Koh Open House: A “deep green” home opens its doors to public
When the Koh’s moved to Milton from the city they desired to go”green” in more ways than one. Their gas bill for last February was $165.00 which would not seem terribly excessive were it not for the fact that the family had not moved in yet. Then they renovated.
Milton Cultural Council funding deadline approaching
Are you an artist, arts organization or school? Be aware that The Milton Cultural Council’s deadline for submitting grant applications is quickly approaching.
Utilities tree cutting angers residents
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
When Michael Connerty saw what contractors for his power company had done to his trees this summer, the thought that came to him was of a search-and-destroy operation. (Read the full story here.)
A great celebration was had by all
Conway Amar with the Celebrate Milton! team
The blustery day could not hold down the spirits of the scores of folks that swarmed about the high school enjoying the performances, presentations, activities, and exhibits that are Celebrate Milton! It was all Milton all afternoon. As one somewhat harried, but happy grandmother with two facepainted rascals with cup cakes in hand said, “We had a great time!”