from Boston.com
Massachusetts education officials informed school districts yesterday that MCAS math scores for 70,000 10th-graders were reported incorrectly, two days after a Westwood High School principal and a Newton North High School student informed the state of an error. (Read the full story here.)
There will be an informational meeting about Milton Rotary’s programs for students and youth at the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue, Milton on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 7 PM. The Rotary Club, a worldwide organization of business and community leaders, dedicated to “Service above self” is uniquely positioned to offer these programs, which can change the lives of those who participate.
On Thursday, September 15th, Senator Brian A. Joyce welcomed students from Milton High School. The students were nominated by their teachers to attend the James Otis Lecture, held at the State House. Senator Joyce introduced the group on the Senate floor during formal session debate.
The Milton Public Library will have a new exhibit on display beginning October 1st. The black and white photography of Russell DuPont will be up in the Wotiz Gallery. It will feature Boston street scenes and more.
Milton Players Captain Jen Gemma '13 and Katie Comber
While they have gotten off to a slow start (with a current record of 2-3), the Ducks are still looking to establish an identity as a team.
The Rotary Club of Milton is currently seeking applications for team members for a Group Study Exchange to Northern India, in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains, including parts of Punjab and Himachal, and the whole of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Milton Public Library has developed a draft strategic plan for 2011-2015 and welcomes public review and comment. Please provide comments/suggestions to Library Director Phil McNulty at pmcnulty@ocln.org by Friday October 7, 2011. (Please click “Read more” for links to documents.)
Notice from Town Hall
The Community Meeting for Eliot St, Capen St, and Rockview Neighborhood has been postponed. There is currently no new date or location set. When a new date and location becomes available, it will be posted on the Town of Milton website.
The following comes from the MA Department of Health. In the past there have been flu clinics here in Milton at the Council on Aging, Fuller, Town Hall, and other locations. A schedule for this year has not yet been made available.
from Dept of Health
Don’t let the warm temperatures fool you – flu season will be here before you know it. The best way to protect against influenza is to get a flu vaccine before the season starts. This is true even if you were vaccinated last season. Health experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone 6 months of age and older receive a flu vaccine every year. (Read the full story here.)
from Wicked Local Milton
It was with music and fanfare that the people of Milton bid farewell to their neighbor and friend, the governor, Governor Hutchinson that is. (Read the full story here.)
from Wicked Local Milton
While the Red Sox have been on the road this season, Rich Hill has been on the mend. The Red Sox reliever, who underwent Tommy John surgery on July 9 has remained in Boston getting his arm back in pitching shape. With the club in New York and moving on to Baltimore, he’s taking the next step toward returning by spring training. (Read the full story here.)