Today’s Boston Globe reports on two past town moderators, one from Milton and one from Canton, who benefited from legislation that enhanced their pensions. (read full story here)
Coach LoPresti expresses confidence in team
“. . .the only team that can stop us is us,” says Coach LoPresti in today’s Patriot Ledger.
Going into tonight’s MIAA Div 2 basketball semifinal game against Woburn tonight, LoPresti is confident in his team. It is hard to argue with him after watching the Wildcats last three games. They have demonstrated that they are an extremely well balanced team that never lets up on either side of the ball. (read the full story here).
The game is tonight at 6:00 at the TD BankNorth Garden. You can also hear it broadcast live on WATD 95.9 FM.
Milton Selectmen move override election up a day to June 8th
As reported in today’s Patriot Ledger, the Milton Selectmen have move the election on a Propisition 2 1/2 override to June 8th. Originally, it was scheduled for June 9th which is the day of the annual Milton Road Race.
Read the full story here.
Milton Commuter Alert: Boston Road Closures for 3/8
I-93 South Approaching and through Downtown
Nighttime Multi-lane Closures
Two-to-three lanes of I-93 South will be closed at night approaching and through Downtown Sunday, March 8, 2009 through Friday, March 13, 2009 from 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning.
These lane closures are for maintenance and inspection work.
Storrow Drive On-ramp to I-93 South
Early Morning Ramp Closure
The Storrow Drive on-ramp to I-93 South will be closed early mornings (Monday, Thursday and Friday nights) Tuesday March 10, 2009; Friday, March 13, 2009 and Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 12:30 AM to 5:00 AM.
Motorists destined for I-93 South should follow posted detour signs via Martha Road and Merrimac Street to the I-93 South on-ramp at New Chardon Street.
This closure is to allow for maintenance work.
What to Watch This Week
Here are some events and meetings of note coming up this week:
MHS Wildcats play Woburn in the MIAA Div 2 State Semifinal Championships. The game will be tomorrow night (Tuesday, 3/10) at 6:00 PM at TD BankNorth in Boston.
The Milton School String Ensembles from the elementary, middle and high school will perform Wednesday night, 3/11 @ 7:00 PM at High School Auditorium. Admission is $5.00.
The Planning Board will be meeting Thursday, 3/12 @ 6:30 PM at the Council on Aging at 10 Walnut Street, Milton. Key on the agenda will be continuing the Citizen Speak regarding the Coffman Realty’s proposal to redevelop the Temple Shalom property.
Also on March 12th is a great benefit for spring sports and activities, a talent show featuring MHS faculty. This will be the place to be. The event is @ 7:00 at the High School Auditorium. Admission is $10.00.
High School highlights for 03.09.09
- Seniors – Please check the glass case opposite guidance for information on scholarships.
- Faculty/Staff Talent Show – Tickets are on sale on the main office for $10 each. (drum roll please…) and the countdown has started…. Three more days until the show of the century. The Faculty/Staff Step Squad can’t wait to dazzle you with their fast moving feet and precision moves. All that and Bengay to prove it! See you on Thursday night!
- There will be a very brief Film Club meeting after school today.
- To all Freshman: there will be Student Leader presentations during this week’s Wednesday and Thursday activity periods. Be prepared to participate.
- Community Service: The Milton Public Library needs approximately 150 volunteers for the opening weekend – April 4 and 5. Information can be found at Milton Public Library Opening on Facebook. Please sign up in community service.
WILDCATS ARE MIAA Div 2 South CHAMPS!!!
St Gerard reflects the team intensity
The Milton Wildcats prevailed over Catholic Memorial this afternoon in a commanding 86-68 win in the MIAA Div 2 South finals. A solid bench in the 3rd period, outstanding defense, and an incredible ability to sink 3 point shots put them over the top.
CM got on a roll early in the 4th period but Milton collected itself, took control, and didn’t look back.
Milton will play the MIAA Div2 North champ (winner of Woburn/Belmont game) at TD BankNorth on March 10th at 6:15 PM.
CONGRATULATIONS WILDCATS!!!!
The Final Score
The Final Score
You can read Patriot Ledger coverage of the game here, Globe coverage here, and Herald coverage here.
Lacrosse, Baseball, Soccer and more: Spring Sports Sign Ups in full swing
Lacrosse
Milton Youth Lacrosse – Girls Learn to Play Skills & Drills Program
This is a learn to play program for girls in grades 1-4. Cost is $100 and includes a T-shirt. Players are required to purchase their on stick, eye protection, and mouthguard. It is 1-day per week and runs from April to early June.
Registration deadline is March 15th. You can sign up by mail. Registration forms are available online at their web site. For more information please email Kimberly Zieselman at kzieselman@comcast.net
Soccer
Milton Travel Soccer – Milton Youth Development League for K-3rd Grade. The yout development league is a non-traveling league focused n fun and skills development thta meets for 8 Sundays beginning 04/26/2009 for boys and girls born between 9/1/99 and 8/31/03. A $75 ee inlcudes ball and uniform. There is a late fee and wait list if postmarked after March 15,2009.
Registration for the Spring 2009 Travel (BAYS) U16/U18 Season Open through Sunday, March 15
Eligible high school age players will receive a letter with U16/U18 season information the first week of March. Players must register on-line by March 15th in order to assure team placement. The spring U16/U18 season runs for eight consecutive Sunday’s, April 26 through June 13.
For more information and to register online, please go to Milton Travel Soccer’s web site.
Softball
Milton Girls Youth Softball League – Spring registration is now open for girls in Grades 1-8 who reside or attend school in Milton. It is an instructional and rereational league that foucses on having fun while learning the fundamentals of girls softball. It’s never too late to pick up softball; new girls havebeen very successful in teh upper divisions.
Deadline for singups is March 10th
You can register online at their web site. Please contact Milton Girls Youth Softball at mgsl08@gmail.com or at 617-455-2062.
Hockey
Milton Youth Hockey – Registration for the 2009-2010 season announced.
Registration will be held for all boys and girls interested in playing hockey as part of the Milton Youth Travel Program.
You can register at Ulin Rink (map here) between 7:00 – 9:00 PM on March 5, 10, 11, and 12th.
Registration forms are also available anytime at Ulin Concession Stand. Tryouts will be held April 6-9 @ 6:00-9:00 at the Quincy Youth Arena. Levels: TBA
NOT: No registrations will be accepted after April1, 2009 o at the tryouts.
For more information, call Phil Zona @ 617-696-8921.
Baseball
There are two leagues in Milton, the National League and the American League. The National League fields players who live west of Randolph Ave and the American League fields players who live east of Tandplh Ave.
Milton National Little League welcomes players ages 6-12 (must be 6 as of 4/30/2009) who live west of Randolph Avenue in the town of Milton. Registration is open through 3/15/2009. Major League Tryouts will occur as follows:
12 yr olds: Saturday 3/21 8-10 am
10 yr olds: Saturday 3/28 8-10 am
11 yr olds: Sunday 3/29 8-10 am
All tryouts will be held at TJO Sports, 40 Industrial Drive, Canton. (If you cannot make your scheduled day, please come to one of the other dates)
Minor league evaluations will be held on 4/11 at TJO Sports from 8:00-10:00am. Instructional clinics for registered 10-12 year olds will be held at TJO Sports in Canton from 8:00-10:00am on the following dates: 3/7.
Instructional clinics for registered 8 & 9 year olds will be held at TJO Sports in Canton from 8- 9:00am for 8 year olds and 9-10:00am for 9 year olds on the following dates: 3/14
You can find the registration online here. For more information, contact the National League at registrar@miltonnationalll.org
For information on the American League registration , call 617-698-7634.
Challenger Division of the Braintree American Little League
Registration is under way for the sixth season of the Challenger Division of the Braintree American Little League. The program is open to children ages 6-18 with physical and mental disabilities who live on the South Shore. More than 100 children from 19 communities participated last year.
Three-inning games are held every Sunday afternoon at Hollingsworth Park from April 26 to June 28. Every child gets up to bat and scores each inning. The batter may use a tee or have a coach pitch.
Teams are of mixed ability, age and gender. Major league team hats, shirts, pants and socks are provided. Volunteer Buddies are available to assist players on the field.
The park is at 348 Pond St. It has accessible restrooms, a snack bar and parking.
To register or for more information, visit www.eteamz.com/braintreeamerican or call Kathy Jordan at 781-223-8633. The deadline is April 1.
School Choral Groups Perform to packed house
The Milton School Choral groups gave rousing performances last night in one of three concerts to be held this month as part of the “Music in Our Schools Month” celebration.
The Pierce Middle School 6th Grade Chorus kicked things off, appropriately enough, with “Let There Be Song”. And was there ever. The singing barely stopped for the next hour and a half. The singing continued even in between choral acts. In an innovative bit of programming, members of the ensembles, sprinkled about the audience, sang Disney songs during the transition from one group to the next. The audience was encouraged to sing along with the lyrics to such favorites as “Whistle While You Work”(Snow White), “Under the Sea” (The Little Mermaid),Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Bo” ( Cinderella), included in the program.
Ms Sykes and the Pierce Middle School Honors Chorus
Registration open for innovative “Future Stars Mentoring Program”
Josh Green, a MHS football and basketball coach and former Wildcat athlete, together with Milton Community Schools has designed an innovative learning program, the Future Stars Mentoring Program, that leverages sports mentoring as a teaching tool.
From their flyer:
“Future Stars is a reading program designed to help develop good reading skills and self-image and build a bridge between high school and elementary students. Under the supervision of Coach Green, students will be grouped by grade and work with student athletes, who will run reading and sports clinics stressing the fundamentals of athletics while sharing the importance of reading and the rewards that come from accomplishment.”
WHAT: a series of literacy and sports clinics
WHO: MHS student athletes in good academic standing & Milton elementary students in grades K-5
LOCATION: Tucker Gym and classrooms
DATES: 6 Saturdays, April 4 – May 9
TIME: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
COST: $25.00
NOTE : Deadline for registration is March 27th
The registration form is available here.
Coach LoPresti and guard McDermott discuss tomorrow’s game
Coach Sean LoPresti and star Milton guard Scott McDermott discuss tomorrow’s matchup with Catholic Memorial with Wicked Local and Patriot Ledger sports columnist Rick Seto. Catholic Memorial is favored in tomorrow’s game despite Milton being the 7th seed and CM the 8th. As we have seen, seeds really don’t seem to be a factor when playoffs are concerned. You can read the Wicked Local column here.