Several weeks ago the school administration informed parents that it was changing its policy regarding the siblings of incoming first graders as it relates to neighborhood schools and program (ie French or English) registration. Parents were told that siblings of students already in a school would no longer be grandfathered into the same school. All students would enter a lottery should a program be oversubscribed. It has reversed that decision. The original policy is back in effect. Students with a sibling already in a neighborhood school will be grandfathered into that same school independent of program they choose.
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Dropkicks’ ‘Style’ references Milton’s own – Chief Wells
Milton native, favorite rocker, and member of the Dropkick Murphy’s has put out a new song with his band mates. It is titled Going Out in Style and is on a new album by the same name. It references a variety of local Boston personalities and places, including Milton’s own Chief Wells.
Can you believe it? The Ice Creamsmith turns 35!
The Ice Creamsmith's David Mabel
The Ice Creamsmith, a small locally beloved ice cream parlor in Dorchester Lower Mills is celebrating its 35th Anniversary this spring after it opens for the season on March 1st. And when they doors open on March 1st they are celebrating!
Schools to save head count; WC adds ~$640K back to budget
In a recent conversation School Committee member Denis Keohane stated that the school committee would be receiving an increase of approximately $640,000 to the level service budget they submitted to the Warrant Committee. An amount that will restore a number of head count that were to be cut.
Ledger Opinion: Milton learns green does not always mean ‘go’
from The Patriot Ledger
Editorial – While many bow to renewable energy for its potential to reduce pollution and our dependence on foreign oil, Milton is quickly learning that not everyone will prostrate themselves before it. (Read the full story here.)
Last Curry College hockey players released from hospital
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The last of the Curry College hockey team players who were treated for exposure to nitrogen dioxide has been released from Milton Hospital, a hospital spokesman said. (Read the full story here.)
McEttrick & Kleinman respond to turbine opposition
In an brief item on WBUR.com, Marion McEttrick responding to the Quincy City Council’s unanimous vote to opppose the construction of the turbine, states. “We do not agree on this issue at this time, but we haven’t even had a chance to discuss it with the city council or the mayor.
Video: Preview of “Voices Lifted for Temple Shalom”
Brian Kelley, host of Talk of the Town on Milton Cable interviews Rabbi Benjamin and members of the Temple about their upcoming event, Voices Lifted for Temple Shalom. Please click “Read More” for the video.
Turbine continues to cause turbulence
Milton’s proposal to construct a wind turbine on town own land leased to Quarry Hills, the operators of the Granite Link golf course, is continuing to meet with opposition. Most recently the Quincy City Council unanimously passed a resolution, which will be sent to the Milton Selectmen, objecting to the construction of the turbine. But that’s not all.
Friends of Milton Crew raise $25,000 in support of MHS rowing team
The Friends of Milton Crew held a fundraiser at Fuller Village that exceeded their expectations.
Dan Flynn
The group, which formed to establish a rowing team at Milton High, has raised $25,000, an amount that will enable them to qualify for a recently awarded 2:1 matching grant from the DCR.