We recently interviewed Bob Hiss and Judy White-Orlando of the Milton Republican and Democratic Committees respectively. We discussed Scott Brown, Propr 2 1/2 and the impact of unions on finances. You view the video here. A hearty thanks to Brian Kelley of Talk of the Town for all his help and support.
Spring sports sign-ups underway
Milton Travel Soccer and Babe Ruth Baseball signups are taking place now.
The final Babe Ruth Signup is this Tuesday, March 2nd. It will be held at Cunningham Hall (75 Edge Hill Rd) from 7:00 – 8:30pm.
Barbie’s Islamic Makeover
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A Senior Seminar Editorial by Danya Kiernan, MHS 2010
There has been much controversy over Barbie’s new “Islamic look”. This new look is composed of a Burka, the traditional Islamic dress with a mesh eye hole and a head-covering Muslim veil known as the Hijab. While some people think this is a great idea, others feel is insulting.
Hyde Park restaurant gets permission for expanded liquor license to help fend off competition in Milton, Dorchester
from Universal Hub
The Boston Licensing Board yesterday gave Townsend’s on Fairmount Avenue permission to add hard liquor and mixed drinks to its existing beer and wine menu. (Read the full story here.)
Wildcats rock on, beat English 73-67
Down at the half, Milton’s defense stiffented in the final two quarters. Hutcherson and Marchman scored 7 points apiece in the final quarter and D.J. Santos had a big game scoring 26 points.
The Wildcats will face the number 3 seed Scituate in the sectional semifinal. Scituate prevailed over Wellesley 71-54. Milton will take on Scituate on 3/2 @ 7:00pm in Brockton. You can find the MIAA sectional playoff bracket here. You can find Boston Herald coverage of the game here.
Globe editorial: NIMBY on the links
from The Boston Globe
OF ALL THE laughable reasons for opposing a wind turbine, a golf course in Quincy has now come up with a prize-winner: Flicker and shadows from a wind tower proposed by Milton on town property a few hundred yards from the fairways would throw off the games of would-be Tiger Woodses. (Read the full editorial here.)
MHS Cabaret II
If you missed the recent MHS Cabaret you missed a great time but you have a second chance!!
A incredibly talented group of students will be performing a variety of musical numbers. Don’t miss out!
WHEN: March 9th @ 7:oopm
WHERE: The Charles Winchester Auditorium / Milton High School
Milton Hospital narrows losses in Q1
from The Boston Business Journal
Milton Hospital said it narrowed it operating losses in the most-recent quarter on aggressive cost cutting and upticks in key services areas such as inpatient surgeries and emergency-room care. (Read the full story here.)
Police: hit-and-run driver hid in Dumpster
from Wicked Local Milton
State Police say a man accused of driving drunk and causing an accident on the southeast Expressway tried to hide in a Dumpster. (Read the full story here.)
Senate quietly advances texting and driving measure
from Wicked Local Manchester
Legislation cracking down on texting while driving quietly inched closer to Gov. Deval Patrick’s desk Thursday.
The Senate gave its initial approval to legislation that bans texting but does not include a House-approved ban on the use of handheld cell phones. (Read the full story here.)
MTM video: Interview with Pete Jackson, Chairman of the Planning Board
Courtesy of Milton Access TV
We recently interviewed PeteJackson, Chairman of the Planning Board on the pilot program of MyTownMatters that aired last week end on Milton Access Television. You view the video here. A hearty thanks to Brian Kelley of Talk of the Town for all his help and support.