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Review: The Milton Player stage “Leading Ladies”
Review by Annie Davis
In its seventy-seventh season, the Milton Players opened its final production of the season Friday night with Leading Ladies a comedy by Ken Ludwig, directed by Rich White.
Set in a 1951 Pennsylvania town, Leading Ladies revolves around two down-at-their-luck actors who conspire to deceive a dying millionairess by claiming to be her heirs.
Suspect in school incident in custody
Ms. Gormley, Superintendent of Schools, sent an email this afternoon informing parents and staff that a suspect had been identified.
The suspect is a 14-year old freshman.
Maryellen Sweeney Dumais is running for re-election for Town Meeting Member from Precinct 10
The following was contributed by the candidate.
Re-Elect Maryellen Sweeney Dumais for Town Meeting Member, Precinct 10
I would like to announce my candidacy for re-election as a Town Meeting Member for Precinct 10.
Milton teacher wins teaching award
from The Patriot Ledger
Pierce Middle School science teacher Jenifer Gilbert received the 2010 AMgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence in Massachusetts Friday during a surprise assembly.
Gilbert is one of only four teachers in Massachusetts and 34 teachers nationwide to win the award.(Read the full story here.)
Walpole beats Milton in duel of track champions
from Wicked Local Walpole
If there was one thought in every mind on the Walpole High boys’ track team after Milton stole the indoor title away this winter, it was payback.
Police & School administration address MHS safety and security concerns
Chief Wells
Last night the Milton School Administration and Milton Police Department co-hosted a forum to discuss the recent incidents at Milton High School. Chief Wells, Superintendent Gormley and MHS Principal Dr. Drottar described what had happened, what was done and answered questions from the audience.
The race for Selectman
We are compliling an Election Guide 2010. You can access it from the navigation bar just above the top headline. It is labeled “Election 2010.” We have pages for the Selectman’s race and a page containing all the candidates for Town Meeting. We will add the School Committee, Planning Board, and Assessor candidates soon.
The page for Selectman’s race is here. It includes brief bios, key links and clips to videos from The Milton Speaks Candidates Night.
Police investigate home invasion in Milton, Mass.
Update – from The Patriot Ledger
A Brockton man is in custody for possession of machine guns after a reported home invasion in a high-priced Milton neighborhood. Police say a safe containing cash and jewelry is missing from the house.
Local Sporting Group Wants Irish Tradition To Roll On
from WBUR
On a recent Sunday, in the Blue Hills by the Milton-Canton line, spring could be heard everywhere — song birds, a warm breeze, a lazy stream — and a raucous collection of Irish road bowlers, who began their season. (Read the full story here.)
Lecture on Natives: Characteristics, Uses & Care Of Your Perennials
The term native refers to plants growing in North America before European settlement and includes trees, shrubs, perennials, ferns & grasses.