What came as a bit of a surprise to many in town was a re-negotiated teacher’s contract. In short, the teachers voted in favor of a contract that will reduce their salary increase from the previously contracted 3.5% to 2.5% this year in exchange for extending the contract another two years in which they will receive increases of 2% in year 2 and 2.25% in year 3.
MyTownMatters interview with Congressman Lynch
Congressman Stephen Lynch, who is up for re-election and facing a challenge from Milton resident Mac D’Alessandro, sat down for an interview with us earlier this week. The interview will air on Milton AccessTV this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday @ 7:30pm. You can find MATV’s complete programming guide here.
You can find clips of our interview with Mac D’Alessandro, which aired previously, here.
“Historic” bargaining results in teachers taking pay cut in exchange for stability
It was practically unanimous. The teacher’s union voted to accept a contract renegotiated by their union leadership and the school committee and deferred 1% of their salary for this year. At last night’s school committee meeting (9/8) member Glen Pavlicek accompanied by Milton Teacher Union President Margaret Gibbons announced the terms of the contract and the union’s acceptance. Gibbons characterized the talks as “historic” and was lavish in her praise of the negotiations and the respectful manner in which they were conducted.
Historian of chocolate company finds village a sweet retreat
The Barnstable Patriot
Anthony Sammarco likes milk chocolate. He’s lectured about chocolate for a quarter of a century. And he has lived in Milton, where the Baker Chocolate Company in nearby Dorchester perfumed the air with its product from 1765 until 1966. So it’s no wonder that this new part-time resident of Osterville, and author of nearly 60 books on Boston-area history, has chosen Baker as the subject of his latest. Read teh full story here.)
Milton Foundation for Education Celebrates 15 Years
In celebration of their 15th Birthday the Milton Foundation of Eduation is inviting parents and residents to learn more about how the foundation has enhanced the education of students in the Milton public schools since 1995.
Blue Hills hiking club starts fall season
from Wicked Local Milton
They gather every week, water bottles in hand and shoes of varying hiking sensibility on their feet. The members of the Blue Hills Adult Walking club meet on either a Saturday or Sunday every week, at 1 p.m. within the Reservation. Anyone older than 16 can join, and are lead on the free two- to five-mile walks by a park ranger or walking club volunteer. (Read the full story here.)
Open House Schedule for Milton Public Schools
In the month of September, the Milton Public Schools will be holding an open house at each of the schools. Please see the schedule below:
Forbes House Museum Releases Open Letter from Executive Director
The following open letter to the public was written by Robin Tagliaferri, newly appointed Executive Director of Forbes House Museum. As part of the search process, the Board of Trustees requested a letter from each prospective candidate.
11 July 2010
To the Residents of Milton and Greater Boston:
It is with great respect for your community that I introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the Forbes House Museum.
Performance by Susan Reed, violinist and storyteller
Classical violinist, folk musician, singer and storyteller, Susan Reed is a multi-instrumentalist who uses original songs and tales to enchant audiences of all ages. Common to all of her performances is her trademark warmth, optimism and sense of humor.
Mtg notes: Selectmen 09.08.10 – Ulin Rink agreement slogs on
Last night (9/8) Selectmen were hopeful of signing an agreement for Curry College to operate the Ulin Rink. However, the Labor Day Holiday coupled with the fact that there are three parties to the agreement (ie Town of Milton, DCR, and Curry College) and their respective legal counsels, each of whom needs to review any change large or small made by any of the other parties, results in a process that is anything but quick.