Yesterday night (Friday) Jonathan Carrera won his first two matches. He beati New Milford, Connecticut wrestler Brett Leonard by major decision 11-3. In the second match he bested previously unbeaten Vermont State Champion Nolan Viens 7-5.
YA author Julie Berry to visit the MPL
Young adult author Julie Berry will visit Milton Public Library on Monday, April 7 to discuss storytelling and her YA debut, All the Truth That’s In Me, just released this September by Viking. Julie will lead a discussion then read from her new novel All the Truth That’s In Me at 6 p.m. in the Keys Community Room at the library.
Milton woman honored for inclusion efforts
from The Boston Globe
Joanne Jaxtimer of Milton has been 5-foot-6 since the third grade. It made her stand out, often the butt of cruel jokes from her classmates. (Read the full story here. Summary available, full story requires subscription)
Rebecca Olivieri of Fontbonne to play basketball at Wheaton
News release from Fontbonne Academy
Fontbonne Academy is pleased to announce that Rebecca Olivieri, a member of the Class of 2014 and a resident of Milton, MA, has announced her intention to play basketball at Division III Wheaton College, located in Norton, MA. Wheaton is a Division III program that plays in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC)
MHS Girls Hockey fall to Wellesley 3-1
The MHS Girls Hockey team had a tremendous season but it came to an end late this afternoon in Bourne. Wellesley topped the Wildcats 3-1 in Bourne to win the MIAA Div 2 semi-final match. Wellesley will play in the finals.
Thank you Wildcats for a great season!
Our answer to the Master Plan Committee’s first burning question – what is yours?
from the Master Plan Committee’s Tumblr site: The first BURNING QUESTION is: What are the most important natural and historic features in Milton – ones that should absolutely be retained?
Our answer to the natural feature is:
TURNER’S POND!
Milton Police investigating crash on Brook Road
from MPD Facebook page
MPD on scene investigating a two car MVA on Brook Rd. near Fairfax. One vehicle rolled over…minor injuries.
photo courtesy of MPD
Update: Info on this week end’s Wildcat action – Wrestling, B’Ball, Hockey!
from MHS Athletic Director Larry Rooney (Photos courtesy of Roy Chambers)
What an exciting time of year for our MHS WILDCATS!
Wildcat playoff info – big day t’morrow
There will be two big games tomorrow. The Boys Basketball team will square off against Sharon at UMass Boston at high noon (i.e. 12:00pm) and later the Girls Hockey team will take on Wellesley in Bourne at 5:15pm. GOOD LUCK WILDCATS
Senate Passes Transportation Bond Bill
The office of Senator Brian A. Joyce provided the following update on the status of the Transportation bond bill which will provide sorely needed infrastructure assistance to MA cities and towns.
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Milton receives $26 million in authorizations as bill goes to conference committee.
The Massachusetts Senate has reported out a Transportation Bond Bill that will provide long term stability to Chapter 90 funding for municipalities while saving Massachusetts taxpayers $518 million.
Colon & Rectal Surgeon, Thomas Cataldo, M.D., Joins the Staff of Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton welcomes colon and rectal surgeon, Thomas Cataldo, M.D., to its medical staff.
“We are excited to be expanding our surgical offerings with the addition of Dr. Thomas Cataldo to our medical staff,” said President and CEO, Peter Healy. “Dr. Cataldo is a talented physician, with a broad range of academic and clinical experience, and his services will greatly benefit the local patient community.”