from The Patriot Ledger
Curry College has officially taken over operation of the Max Ulin Memorial Rink in Milton. (Read the full story here.)
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Novel helps a Milton mother cope with college applications
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
While autumn in the Northeast typically evokes thoughts of apple and pumpkin picking, colorful leaf-peeping expeditions, and hours spent raking front lawns, there is one segment of the population that has far less happy images going through their minds.This group is the current crop of high school seniors and their stressed out parents. For them, it’s the start of the dreaded college application process. (Read the full story here.)
Congressman Lynch hosting info session for students on Sevice Academies
On Sunday, October 24th, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch will host an information session for all high school students in the Ninth Congressional District (which includes Milton) interested in applying to one of the United States Service Academies.
MPS invite parents to hear John Halligan speak on Cyberbullying
from Milton Public Schools
Parents of students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend a presentation by John Halligan on Tuesday, October 12 in the Milton High School auditorium. The talk is scheduled to start at 7:00pm and will end at 8:30pm.
John Halligan
Mr. Halligan’s son, Ryan, died by suicide in 2003 after being bullied by classmates at school and online. He was 13 years old.
Milton Hospital honored with Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval
Milton Hospital, a clinical affiliate of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center providing community-based health care, has been accredited with the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for health care quality and safety.
Notice: MWRA work may cause discolored water in Milton
from MWRA – news release
On Monday, September 27, 2010, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s will performing work in connection with its on-going Southern Spine water main project. This work may cause discolored water in the areas of East Milton Square near the Expressway, Brook Road and Adams Street for up to three days.
Special Town Meeting passes all 4 articles
On September 20th Town Meeting passed Articles 2 and 4 easily. Article 3 received some discussion,but also passed with a substantial majority. Article 1, however, was not the “slam dunk” some thought it would be. But in the end, though it rattled the rim, it went through.
DCR resurfacing portion of Neponset Greenway bike path
Note: The path will be closed temporarily between Butler Street and Granite Avenue on 9/20, 9/21, and 9/22.
A frank take on Special Town Meeting
Churches and temples end up on the market as their maintenance becomes unmanageable for shrinking congregations
Temple Shalom in Milton is just one of several south shore churches facing the challenge of a shrinking congregation and outdated facility as the Boston Globe reports.
from The Boston Globe
Every so often, Wesley Martin turns the key to the double front doors, creaks them open, and takes a walk through the silent, empty church where he once worshipped. (Read the full story here.)