Frank Schroth

Who’s Hoosac?

Their full name is the Hoosac Valley Hurricanes and they will play the Milton Wildcats in the MIAA division 2 final in Worcester on Saturday at 4:00 PM. And to read about them, they sound a lot like, well, the Wildcats: gritty, disciplined, defensive minded, have a good bench and have a lot of heart. Their firecracker is forward Robbie Burke; but it does not begin or end with him. They are a complete team. It will be a great match up.

You can read about Hoosac’s semifinal playoff game against St Bernard’s of Fitchburg here.

GO WILDCATS!!

Patriot Ledger Opinion: Milton vote threatens to poison wider initiative

The Patriot Ledger ran an editorial on the recent decision by the Executive Board of Milton’s teachers union to refuse a School Committee request to renegotiate their contract. It opens:

“The Milton teachers union has opted not to consider a wage freeze to reduce recession-driven layoffs and we hope its flawed reasoning doesn’t infect other labor groups considering similar requests.” (read the full editorial here.)

UNBELIEVABLE!! MILTON TOPS WOBURN 70-69 IN HEARTSTOPPER!

WHAT AN AMAZING GAME! WILDCATS PUNCH TICKET TO STATE FINALS!

Both teams sputtered a little at first; but Milton led at the end of the first period 14-9 and it looked like the game would play out like the last three games Milton played. But then the second period started and by the time it ended Woburn was up by 5,  33-28.

Milton just could not catch a break. The ball would not fall. And Woburn was good. On offensive rebounds, they were killer and #21, Hanell Valez,  was a one man wrecking ball. He could not miss . . .free throws, 3 pointers, you name it, he hit it. He was skilled, poised and on fire. Woburn’s height advantage was also proving to be a challenge.

But despite being slightly off their game; the Wildcats stayed within range. Down by 9 points they clawed back into it. With about 2 mins left and down but not out, Milton’s #50 Emanuel Hutcherson, waving his arms, brought the crowd to its feet and in that moment embodied the entire team’s heart, grit and determination. There was just no quit in this team.

Then we came to the end. Woburn, up 69 – 68, McDermott fed the ball to Rene Castro who sank a jumper with 8 seconds left.  70-69, Milton over Woburn in MIAA Div 2 semifinal.

There is going to be a championship game in Worcester against Hoosac on March 14th @ 4:00 PM. But this game, this game against Woburn was something special.

Coach LoPresti acknowledged and thanked the Milton fans, especially the maniacal Copeland Crazies.  We thank him and the team for such a thrilling run. And it isn’t over yet.

GO WILDCATS!

Find additional game coverage at; Boston Herald, Boston Globe,  and Patriot Ledger The Patrtiot Ledger has an excllent slide show with commentary from Coach LoPresti and Rene Castro .

Library seeks volunteers for re-opening of Main Branch

The Milton Public Library has a big day coming up. Actually, a big couple of days.  The schedule of public events is:

04/02/09 – Library Opening Day

04/03/09 – Children’s Celebration

04/05/09 – Dedication and Ribbon Cutting

They are looking for volunteers to assist with baked goods, library tours, clean up etc. Give them a hand and share in the celebration. You can sign up to volunteer here.

Coach LoPresti expresses confidence in team

“. .  .the only team that can stop us is us,” says Coach LoPresti in today’s Patriot Ledger.

Going into tonight’s MIAA Div 2 basketball semifinal game against Woburn tonight, LoPresti is confident in his team. It is hard to argue with him after watching the Wildcats last three games. They have demonstrated that they are an extremely well balanced team that never lets up on either side of the ball. (read the full story here).

The game is tonight at 6:00 at the TD BankNorth Garden. You can also hear it broadcast live on WATD 95.9 FM.

Milton Commuter Alert: Boston Road Closures for 3/8

I-93 South Approaching and through Downtown
Nighttime Multi-lane Closures

Two-to-three lanes of I-93 South will be closed at night approaching and through Downtown Sunday, March 8, 2009 through Friday, March 13, 2009 from 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning.

These lane closures are for maintenance and inspection work.

Storrow Drive On-ramp to I-93 South
Early Morning Ramp Closure

The Storrow Drive on-ramp to I-93 South will be closed early mornings (Monday, Thursday and Friday nights) Tuesday March 10, 2009; Friday, March 13, 2009 and Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 12:30 AM to 5:00 AM.

Motorists destined for I-93 South should follow posted detour signs via Martha Road and Merrimac Street to the I-93 South on-ramp at New Chardon Street.

This closure is to allow for maintenance work.

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What to Watch This Week

Here are some events and meetings of note coming up this week:

MHS Wildcats play Woburn in the MIAA Div 2 State Semifinal Championships. The game will be tomorrow night (Tuesday, 3/10) at 6:00 PM at TD BankNorth in Boston.

The Milton School String Ensembles from the elementary, middle and high school will perform Wednesday night, 3/11 @ 7:00 PM at High School Auditorium. Admission is $5.00.

The Planning Board will be meeting Thursday, 3/12 @ 6:30 PM at the Council on Aging at 10 Walnut Street, Milton. Key on the agenda will be continuing the Citizen Speak regarding the Coffman Realty’s proposal to redevelop the Temple Shalom property.

Also on March 12th is a great benefit for spring sports and activities, a talent show featuring MHS faculty. This will be the place to be. The event is @ 7:00 at the High School Auditorium. Admission is $10.00.