by Frank Schroth
The board reviewed the recommendations of the Capital Improvement Committee for bonding $1,992,049 to fund largely DPW and school requests. The schools requested ~$215K to purchase smartboards and Chromebooks. The DPW amounts will be used to fund, among other things, purchase of 3 trucks (~$140K) and replace sewer and water meters ($1.2 million).
WCVB has a very touching segment that reminds us all how many different lives a single life touches and how important Mr. Kennedy was to many. Our sympathy to the Kennedy family, the Walsh family and the many, many others to whom they meant so much.
“We lost a hero, a soldier, everything . . . we are going to be strong. . . I am so thankful that he gave us the opportunity to be part of his life.” — Genie Morelus, mother of Alex Beauzile to whom Mr. Kennedy was a Big Brother. Read the full story and watch the video here.
from Wicked Local Milton
Like many residents of the Greater Boston Area, Greg Gordon was stunned by the events at last year’s Boston Marathon, and is earnest to find ways to help out this year. (Read the full story here. And good luck Greg.)
Editors note: MPD Chief Wells has long sited drug use as being at the root of a rash of car and house break ins. This article speaks to specific steps Governor Patrick is taking to address the issue. Locally, DA Morrisey and Chief Wells were at the senior center discussing how to dispose of drugs.
from The Boston Herald
This is the weekend Boston is beginning its new extended bus and subway service.
Beginning Friday night, the MBTA says its subway and 15 major bus routes will run until around 3 a.m. The service will operate at the same stations and stops it does on weekdays, and fares will be the same. (Read the full story here.)
Four 6th graders from Pierce Middle School competed in Destination Imagination’s regional tournament in Beverly, MA on Saturday. They competed against 6th, 7th and 8th graders in a structure/engineering challenge.
photo by Pete Jackson
The Milton Public Library will host photographer and landscape architect Peter Jackson during the month of April in its Wotiz Gallery. The exhibit will include colorful images from many locations for all to enjoy.
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