The Teen Services department of the Milton Public Library is forming a book club for readers ages 13-18. For its first book, the club has chosen Crash Into Me. This debut novel from author Albert Borris tells the story of Owen, Frank, Audrey, and Jin-Ae who meet online and share one common wish: to end their lives.
Mtg Notes: Plan’g Brd 12.13.12 (b) – Board discusses Assisted Living article for spring town meeting
The Planning Board discussed an Assisted Living article being revised for spring Town Meeting. The article had initially been submitted at the fall Town Meeting. TM voted to refer the matter back to the Planning Board. A number of concerns were expressed including but not limited to the availability of affordable units (See post and related comments here.)
Milton’s unfunded pension liability
The Boston Business Journal has an article on municipalities unfunded pension liabilities. The article begins, “Cities and towns in Massachusetts have reached a tipping point, one in which the cost to provide basic services and benefits to public retirees has far outstripped the local revenue collected to fund those obligations.” You can find a snapshot of Milton’s here.
Local schools tighten security in wake of Conn. massacre
from The Patriot Ledger
On a typical Monday this time of year, students might be thinking about winter break, which for most schools begins Friday. (read the full story here.)
Diversity in the classroom
Diversity in the classroom
Many suburban Boston school districts have become significantly more diverse, but their students are still primarily taught by white teachers.
A story in today’s Globe reports on the increase in minority students in suburban schools. The article notes that while the number of minority students in increasing; their teachers remain largely white. You can find the story here. Note you may be prompted to register. Following is a chart that includes Milton’s information drawn from the DESE courtesy of the Globe.
Mtg Notes: Plan’g Brd 12.13.12 (a) – Board debates merits of a Housing Production Plan
The Planning Board covered a lot of ground during their 12/13/12 session: they debated the merits of a housing production plan, approved a special permit for a subdivision of the Boyle Estate (683-685 Brush Hill Rd.) and one on Wolcott Road, almost approved the Milton Hill House expansion, received an update on the status of the Master Plan visioning initiative, and also debated the assisted living article.
Superintendent Gormley posts on Connecticut tragedy; MPD comments on FB
Following are public comments made by the Superintendent and MPD regarding the tragic events in Newtown, CT.
from The Superintendent’s online blog
We are heartbroken over today’s news of a school shooting at a Connecticut elementary school which left 27 people dead, including 18 children, according to the latest news.
South Shore Plaza giving away gifts and services for holidays
from Boston.com Your Town Braintree
The South Shore Plaza is seeking to make shopping a more enjoyable experience this holiday with surprise gifts, bag carrying services, and even escorts to customers’ cars. (Read the full story here.)
Everyone in Milton seems to know Sen. Brian Joyce
from Wicked Local Milton
Everyone in Milton knows Sen. Brian A. Joyce, or it at least seems that way.
Sitting outside the Plate, a local restaurant where he is a Friday-morning regular, Joyce wore a navy jacket over a light blue shirt to keep out the chill. Between bites of what he claimed is “the best egg sandwich in Massachusetts,” seven or eight passers-by stopped to say hello. A few others in cars beeped and waved as they passed. (Read the full story here.)
Boys’ hockey players and teams to watch
The Boston Globe has pegged the Milton Wildcats as a team to watch this season. You can find a complete list of players and teams to keep on eye on here.
Hinckley home burglarized; police encourage vigilance
Notice from the Milton Police Department
Good morning. Just after midnight last night, we discovered from a resident of Hinckley Rd, that their home had been broken into sometime Wednesday. As in many past cases, entry was made from the REAR OF THE HOME. We have no suspect information,