What a fantastic achievement. Congratulations Ms. Ortiz!

from The Boston Globe

Carmen M. Ortiz, who grew up poor in New York City’s Spanish Harlem neighborhood and became a state and then a federal prosecutor in Massachusetts, is poised to become the first woman and the first Hispanic US attorney in the state.

US Senators Edward M. Kennedy and John F. Kerry recommended yesterday that President Obama nominate Ortiz, the daughter of Puerto Rico natives, to the highest federal law enforcement position in the state. (read the full story here.)

The Milton High School afterschool ensembles performed last night and filled the high school auditorium with music as crisp and bright as the day that preceded it.

MHS Girls Chorus

The afterschool ensembles are groups of musicians that meet before or after school to rehearse. They include;

• The Jazz Combo
• The Jazz Band
• The Jazz Band 2
• The Afterschool Singers (mixed)
• The Girls Afterschool Chorus
• The Boys Afterschool Chorus
• The Gospel Choir
• The 16th String (freshman string ensemble)
• The Senior String Ensemble

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from Wicked Local

Supporters made what may be a final pitch to save the East Milton branch to library trustees Tuesday night.

“If this library is closed, I don’t think it will ever reopen,” former state Rep. M. Joseph Manning said.

(read the full story here.)

The School Committee will be meeting this evening, 05/19/09 @ 7:00pm in the MHS library.

The Superintendent will review the class of 2009 college admission status, the chairman will discuss subcommittee appointments, and the finance sub-committee will provide an update. Click on the “Continue reading . . . ” link below for the full agenda.

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Ms Gormley, Superintendent of the Milton Public Schools published a letter to parents on the school web site. She writes:

In our continued efforts to keep you current on the important health issues which arise in our district, we want to inform you that the Milton Board of Health has confirmed the first case of H1N1/Swine Flu in a Milton High School student. The student is doing well and expected to make a full recovery. The Milton Public School system is working closely with the Milton Board of Health to ensure maximum surveillance in our community. To this end, we are being guided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It is very important for parents/ guardians to make responsible decisions concerning sending a child to school if sick with flu like symptoms. A check list is attached to help all parents and guardians make appropriate choices for the safety of your child and the students, staff and community as a whole.
Most important, please take common sense precautions with any family member who presents with flu like symptoms.
Contact Margaret Gibbons if you have any additional questions or concerns at 617-696-4470 ext. 1.

You can find the letter as well as a flu symptom check list from Massachusetts Department of Health here.

from Wicked Local

School officials will be monitoring students and staff closely for symptoms after a high school student was confirmed to have swine flu.

The state Department of Public Health notified town health officials Monday of the diagnosis, one of 26 new swine flu cases reported statewide.(read the full story here.)

• Math MCAS Testing will take place for all Sophomores on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Students will report directly to their assigned room at 7:50 where attendance will be taken.

ROOM 301    Abrams, Skyler through Chen, Veronica
ROOM 306    Chinmen, Miranda through Dorilus, Sam
ROOM 308    Drew, Emma through Hale, Brendan
ROOM 309    Hammel- Callahan, Tom through Joyce Brianna
ROOM 310    Kassel, Victor  through Manell, Grayson
ROOM 311    Manker, Lorenz through Noonan, Nicholas
ROOM 312    O’Brien, Julia through Rosenberg, Jay
ROOM 313    Ruffo, Alexandria through Vernon, Keisha
ROOM 315    Villada, Michelle through Zimmer, Christopher
ROOM 315    (12 juniors) Brown, Madeline –  St. Surin, Vanessa
Library: 25 Students who will test in the Library have been notified

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Abby Park is scheduled to open August 3rd. See our update to this post HERE.

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There might be a restaurant opening more anticipated than Abby Park; but not for the folks of Milton.

At a Board of Selectmen’s meeting several weeks ago, the opening was scheduled for June 18th. That date is going to slip slightly. If you have been in East Milton Square you might have noticed that the opening posted in the windows is July (no firm date).

But signs of progress are clear. The logo is on the windows and Vance Walsh, the owner,  while confessing to a little stress, is pumped and excited to open the doors.

You can visit the restaurant’s web site here.