from Wicked Local Milton
Quincy – A Milton man was arrested after a caller reported seeing a man with a flashlight looking into cars parked outside an apartment building at 4:40 a.m. (Read the full story here.)
A Celtic Crossing is returning in Milton!
Pauline Wells
Milton High School will be hosting the return of “A Celtic Crossing” featuring local singer Pauline Wells.
This year, Pauline Wells and a spirited cast of artists will be performing in a new production titled, “A Celtic Crossing, The Journey Continues.” on February 26th. She will again be joined on stage by the dynamic Irish band Devri as well as the Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums. Together they will be performing a new collection of contemporary and Irish songs.
Lowering the drinking age to 18 years old will not help
NOTE: The following editorial was submitted by a 7th grade middle school student in Bellevue, WA. She wrote it as a counterpoint to an editorial we ran a couple of weeks ago, “Why it makes sense to lower the drinking age.” You can find it here.
Learn more about Senior Seminar Editorials here. View a list of previous editorials here.
An Editorial by Shareen Khatibloo, Tyee Middle School, Bellvue WA
I came across your article, and it got me thinking about teen drinking. So I did some research on this topic, and I have to say that I disagree with what you are stating in your editorial. I think that lowering the drinking age to 18 years old will not help this issue very much.
MHS Sports round up
Superintendent Gormley provided an excellent summary of winter sports in her recent email blast.
BOYS BASKETBALL
The boys’ basketball team is looking to win their fourth consecutive Bay State Conference Herget Division title. Currently the Wildcats have a 13-4 record, are in first place in the Herget and have qualified for the MIAA Division 2 State Tournament. They are led by their Coach Sean Lopresti, and seniors Emanuel Hutcherson and D.J. Santos. They have three games remaining, including the Quincy tournament over February vacation.
Children’s Book Sale
Find great bargains on children’s books from board books to young adult chapter books, and everything in between. Priced at 4/$1 you’ll find a great variety of gently used books.
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb 17th 2:30 – 8:30pm
WHERE: Milton Public Library, Lower Level
Fundraiser for injured hockey player Matt Brown
the following comes courtesy of Superintendent Gormley’s email blast. The full of her blast can be found here.
“Many of you have read in the newspapers about Norwood hockey player Matt Brown, who was severely injured during a hockey game this season. Matt played in the Bay State League in which our Milton teams also compete.
Toe Jam Puppet Band in performance
Where? @ The Milton Women’s Club. You can learn all about this wonderful children’s troupe here.
Tuesday, February 16th @ 11 AM
Milton Jr. Woman’s Club Event
Milton Woman’s Club House / 90 Reedsdale Road / Milton, MA 02186
Ticket price is $8. No advance tickets. Snacks and beverages available. Street parking. For more information, contact miltonjwc@yahoo.com
Talk of the Town features “Explore Japan”
Brian Kelley, host of MATV’s Talk of the Town has a new program titled “Explore Japan,” a cultural exchange program here in Milton. He interviews Steve Shapiro who helps manage the program. The show includes some pictures and video from last years event.
Meeting Notes: Planning Board 02.11.10 – A peer review ratifies Shalom traffic study
At this evening’s Planning Board meeting, representatives from Howard Stein Hudson ratified the traffic impact assessment conducted by Vanesse & Associates regarding the possible commercial development of the Temple Shalom property.
Ambulance driver cited in Milton crash
from Wicked Local Milton
An ambulance driver has been cited for running a red light and causing a crash that injured six people late Thursday night, police said. (Read the full story here.)