from The Patriot Ledger
On a day when Braintree High senior hurler Liz DiMascio was dominant and her softball teammates were never in jeopardy of losing, both sides came away with a degree of satisfaction after the Wamps dispatched Milton, 5-1. (read full story here.)
from WHDH
The Norfolk District Attorney says the actions of Milton police officers who shot and killed a man who had fatally stabbed two of his sisters were not only justified, but “heroic.”
Police said 23-year-old Kerby Revelus had already killed 5-year-old Bianca and 17-year-old Samantha Revelus and was attacking a third sister on March 28 when officers responding to a 911 call forced their way into the apartment.(read full story here.)
The Patriot Ledger reports two recent police actions:
Press release from office of Senator Joyce
Senator Brian A. Joyce (D-Milton) would like to alert his constituents of energy assistance still available through the Energy Bucks campaign until April 30, 2009.
Energy efficiency services are still available to families at little or no cost, depending on their income. Typically, a family of four can qualify for some form of assistance of energy efficiency services if their income is less than $4,124 a month.
This year, the Massachusetts’ federal heating assistance allocation nearly doubled from $114 million to $212 million, and funding for low-income weatherization increased to $13 million.
Energy Bucks is an integrated campaign that creates “one-stop shopping” for energy assistance services, enabling Massachusetts residents to better understand and apply for programs that can help them manage their energy costs. To find out if you qualify for assistance, visit the Energy Bucks website at www.energybucks.com or call 1-866-LESS-COST.
Milton High varsity teams struggled on the diamonds yesterday. The boys baseball team fell 9-2, while the girls softball team lost 5-1.
The Wildcats split on the tennis courts (also against Braintree). The boys were defeated 3-2, but the girls got a win, 4-1.
from WBUR
The scope of state spending is shrinking again. A House budget proposal released Wednesday slashes state aid to cities and towns, public health prevention initiatives, home care for the elderly and ends state funding for 55 programs.
“This budget is a string of regrettable choices counterbalanced only by the understanding that it is the responsible thing to do,” House Ways and Means Chairman Charley Murphy says. (read the full story here).
from The Examiner.com
The next Boston non-profit that I want to write a quick profile of is Children Without Borders, based in Milton, MA. In a nutshell, Children Without Borders is working hard to bring medical supplies and treatment to the children and their families of under-developed countries in Central and South America. What makes them stand out from many of the other organizations with a similar goal is that they set up permanent clinics in specific areas, manned by doctors, nurses and other volunteers all year round. (read the full story here.)
from The Patriot Ledger
A 21-year old Milton man was arrested at Andrews Park on drug charges.
Paul Twoomey, 21, of 20 Antwerp St., was charged with possession of OxyContin with intent to distribute and violating the drug laws in a public park. (read the full story here.)
from The Patriot Ledger
The town could have to repay some or all of the $122 million the state spent on school buildings if it closes an elementary school.
The warning came in a letter Tuesday from Massachusetts School Building Authority Executive Director Katherine Craven to School Superintendent Mary Gormley. (read full story here).