The RFP that the Board of Selectmen have been working on for proposals from developers for the Governor Stoughton land should be finalized at the board’s next meeting on Wednesday, February 2nd. Note the meeting is on Wednesday not Thursday due to to a scheduling conflict.
News
East Milton Square reopened after gas leak discovered
courtesy of Carolyn Cahill
East Milton Square had a brief scare this afternoon. A gas leak was detected and the square was shut down while the issue was addressed. Fire and police are on the scene. Some businesses were evacuated and traffic was being re-routed onto the highway. Please avoid the square.
Parent411 to offer parenting workshops
Milton parents now have a new resource for support and advice. Parent411 is opening its doors just over the line in Quincy and will be offering workshops on a variety of topics, including discipline and limit setting, organizational skills, parenting through divorce, and “parenting” only children to name a few.
FAVA printmaking workshop a great success!
The Friends and Advocates for the Visual Arts (FAVA) held the second of two art workshops at the library on January 23rd and a fine time was had by all. The printmaking workshop was taught by Karen Hainline and Jess Gillooly with ample assistance from Leesha Boylan, and Milton High School students Miranda Callahan, Katie Comber, Ally Jones and Amelia Quinn. They all helped to make the day a great success.
Prevent structural damage by cleaning off roof
from WHDH
With all of the shoveling that people have done this winter from the walkways and sidewalks to driveways, why would someone want to tackle another obstacle – their roof. (Read the full story here.)
Mtg Notes: School Committee 01.26.11 – MHS Site Council reports in; Math assessment update
At last night’s School Committee meeting MHS Principal John Drottar and site council member Vernon Nelson appeared before the committee. Mr. Drottar reviewed the process the council follows, addressing student scores (AYP, SATs, etc), the budget, and the bridge program. Mr. Nelson discussed the bridge program which ran for 4 weeks this past August. It assists students coming into the high school and provides math and reading reinforcement. It is funded by a state grant.
Gracie Burke, Director of World Languages, promoted to Officier in Order des Palmes Academiques
Ms. Gracie Burke - Officier!
Ms. Gracie Burke, director of World Languages for the Milton Public Schools, has been promoted from “Chevalier” to “Officier” in the Ordre des Palmes Academiques (Order of Academic Palms). The promotion was made by the French Minister of Education. The order, which was originally a decoration established by Napoleon, initially honored eminent members of the University of Paris. It was later expanded to include any individual including a foreigner who made substantial contributions to the expansion of French culture in the world.
Milton student honored in Catholic Memorial poetry competition
from The Patriot Ledger
Laroy Streat of Milton, a senior at Catholic Memorial High School, won first place in the school’s third annual “Picturing America” writing contest. (Read the full story here.)
Notice: Single Stream Recycling
The DPW has posted a notice with information about the single stream recycling that began this week. They state:
Single Stream Recycling is now available in Milton!
“Beginning January 24th, 2011, the Town of Milton will be starting a Single Stream recycling pilot program with Waste Management, the Town’s municipal solid waste and recycling vendor.
An informational flyer can be viewed HERE, and will be mailed to every household in Milton.”
You can find the complete notice here.
Milton Schools celebrate “No Name-Calling Day”
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The schools will participate in a statewide “No Name-Calling Day,” an event intended to reduce verbal bullying. (Read the full story here.)