from Boston.com
Rich Hill, once a starting pitcher for the Cubs, is trying to return to the big leagues as a reliever, and the transition included a radical change in his delivery. (Read the full story here.)
Local students taking part in PJ drive to help kids in need
from Wicked Local Milton
The warmth of footie pajamas, the comfort of a plush robe and the nightly security these essentials provide are exactly why South Shore students are doing their part to ensure that homeless children get the sleepwear they need. (Read the full story here.)
Mtg notes: Plan’g Brd 02.10.11 (1) – Independent assessment of Hendries oak deems tree healthy
The black oak that has been standing in the way of progress at the Hendries site finally received its independent bill of health. The Mr. Matthew Largess of Largess Forestry determined the tree “is not perfect but it is a very healthy tree of its age . . .It is not a hazard to the public. I would like to see it preserved.”
News from the MPD: Michael Grant assigned to 911 dispatch; MPD to host forum @ Pierce on 2/17
The Milton Police Department recently announced that newly appointed Police Cadet Michael Grant will begin working in the Milton Police 911 Communications Center. Mr. Grant graduated from the Massachusetts 911/Operator-Dispatcher Academy in Taunton this past week. His start date is February 14th. Congratulations Mr. Grant!
Also, The Milton Police will be hosting a forum at the Pierce Middle School on February 17th @ 7:00PM. The forum will focus on safety issues for children at the school.
M-PACE to support artistic and cultural offerings in the schools
A group of Milton citizens are working to keep artistic and cultural offerings available to Milton Public School students. The group, M-PACE (Milton Partnership for Arts & Cultural Enrichment), works through the excise tax billing program to request donations.
Ed Duffy to run for Board of Selectmen
Prior to last night’s Planning Board meeting Ed Duffy made it official. He is going to run for the Board of Selectmen and collected signatures in support of that effort.
Update: Temple Shalom enters into P&S with Concord Baptist Church
Temple Shalom announced today that it has entered into a purchase and sale agreement to sell their property on Blue Hill Avenue to Concord Baptist Church of Boston. They state that “It is expected that the sale will be finalized in June of 2011.”
Change in elementary school’s grandfathering policy has parents upset
A very distraught parent rose to speak at the last school committee meeting to express her concerns about changes proposed to the grandfathering of siblings into specific schools and programs (French, English). At issue is the possibility of a program such as French or English becoming oversubscribed and siblings being split up among schools. This parent may be the tip of an iceberg.
Milton parishes collaborate on “The Caring Circle” to help those in need
The Milton parishes of Saint Agatha, Saint Elizabeth and Saint Mary of the Hills have collaborated to establish The Caring Circle, an online community eager to assist those in need. Residents who live in the Milton Catholic Collaborative area and who need help may call The Caring Circle 24 hours a day at 617-337-3225.
Milton students earn honors at Fontbonne for 2nd Quarter
Congratulations to the following Milton residents who earned spots on Fontbonne Academy’s Second Quarter Honor Roll:
Head of School List
Christina Ferrera, Grade 12
Mtg Notes: School Committee 02.09.11 – Revisions to Math curriculum; Students ask for walk-a-thon support
School officials seek to make a substantial change to the 6-12 mathematics curriculum in the Milton Public Schools. The goal is to instill a more academically rigorous program that will improve all students fundamental mastery of algebra and geometry and result in improved MCAS and SAT test scores.