from The Patriot Ledger
When Milton interior designer Taniya Nayak saw Hawaiian volcanic lava and tiki carvings, she did more than marvel. She used them as inspirations for choosing gray fireplace tiles and a decorative room divider that gave style to a living room and evoked vacation memories. (Read the full story here.)
At their last meeting the Board of Selectmen voiced their intent to pursue a management of the Ulin Rink. The DCR has a deadline of June 1 for a response to an RFP that would grant a permit to the town to manage the rink for 5 years.
from Boston.com – Your Town:Milton
Media executive Richard Daniels will be the speaker at Curry College’s commencement on Sunday morning. (Read the full story here.)
The Museum’s annual benefit took place last night, Thursday, May 13th. Entitled Wicked Funny, everybody enjoyed a night of comedy by professional comedians Tony V and Milton ’s Kendra Cunningham.
“It’s great to laugh, to be with friends, to give local support, all right in our neighborhood,” said Mary Truslow, a long-time museum supporter.
Mac D’Alessandro, the Milton resident and Democratic candidate for Congress from Massachusetts’ 9th district, has appointed Deborah Shah to be his campaign manager. Shah has been involved in a number or recent Democratic races that have resulted in victories.
Milton High baseball topped Norwood 3-2. A win that brought them closer to a South Sectional playoff spot. (see Wicked Local story here.)
On Wednesday the girls softball team romped over Framingham 10-2. (see Wicked local story here.)
In other sports action, the Milton Girls track team come out on top of Dedham 99 – 32.
Note: Matt Brown was seriously injured last January during a game between Norwood and Milton. Here is a follow-up from The Boston Globe.
Norwood High School hockey star Matt Brown received a hero’s welcome when he returned to school today to visit with his friends and teachers. (You can read the full story here.)
from Wicked Local Milton
A truck full of mulch overturned in the middle of Route 128-South near South Shore Plaza this morning, causing serious injuries to the driver while leading to lane closures and snarled traffic back to Route 95. (Read the full story here.)
from The Milton Foundation for Education
Seven exceptional teachers in the Milton public schools had a very nice surprise on Friday, April 30. Trustees of the Milton Foundation for Education visited these teachers in their classrooms and informed them that they had been selected to receive a 2010 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. Superintendent Mary Gormley, school administrators, and scores of excited students crowded the classrooms to clap and cheer and enjoy the early morning cake and ice cream party that the MFE provided each of the winning teachers.
by Bridget Renehan / Milton High School
As a cheerleader, I often receive comments from people who what I do is not considered a sport. During winter sports sign-ups, I receive joke after joke about how it should be considered a club. What I’ve found, though, is that nobody wants to know my opinion: what I think about what I do.