from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The Hendries oak is dead and chipped into little bits, but its controversy lives on.
Both the town’s Planning Board and its Conservation Commission are grappling with whether the big tree was removed for good cause; the commission is considering whether fines are in order. (Read the full story here.)
MHS Senior James Gallagher is really good. In fact, he is a first.
James Gallagher
Gallagher enjoys photography and over the Memorial Day Week end he will be on the stage of Carnegie Hall accepting a national award for his work. He is the first Milton High student to receive a national award for his art work. But he is not the only Milton student with talent.
from The Patriot Ledger
Granite Links’ opposition to the wind turbine came after the process was well on its way.
As for its concerns about noise, shadows and aesthetics, it’s ironic. (Read the full story here.)
The new Milton facilities department that will consolidate maintenance and property management for all municipal buildings took a major step this evening when the hiring committee unanimously voted to recommend Bill Ritchie to the post of Director of the new department.
This year’s Celebration for Education will be honoring two MHS alumni, Anne Coughlan and Gary Kelly. These distinguished alumni and long-time supporters of education in Milton were announced along with sponsors and Honoray Chairs by event organizers Patti Elliot, Astrid Hajjar and Lisa Viola. Governor Duval Patrick and his wife Diane were among the Honorary Chairs announced.
Brown addressing the crowd
Last night Senator Scott Brown made an appearance at the Wollaston Golf Club for a book signing and early campaign stop. Approximately 220 people came to meet with the Senator and hear remarks on his upcomimg bid for re-election.
There will be a killer jazz concert this Monday at Milton High in the Winchester Auditorium at 7:00pm (adminssion is $5). The MHS Jazz band is playing and a Milton alumni Gabe stillman will also be on stage with his jazz band from The Illinois Wesleyan University Jazz Ensemble. It will be a great night of great jazz. Please click “Read more” to hear some of the musicians discuss their experience with music and the upcoming concert.
Every month Milton High acknowledges the academic achievement of students who have made exceptional effort. Here they are.
