from The PatriotLedger.com
Gallup and Pew Center surveys found that despite steadily declining church membership, 80 percent of Americans still consider religion very important or fairly important. Catholic and Protestant pastors and church leaders always looks forward to Easter to welcome new and returning members into a filled sanctuary. (Read the full story here. Includes nice portfolio of photos.)
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Granted nearly $1 million below its budget request by the Warrant Committee, the School Department is considering the equivalent of 14 layoffs, with several classroom teachers among the reductions. (Read the full story here.)
from The PatriotLedger.com
With the Newtown, Conn., school shootings in mind, school committee candidates at the annual Milton Speaks candidates forum Tuesday night tackled the question of whether teachers should be armed. (Read the full story here.)
The Milton Early Childhood Alliance would like to congratulate Eileen Mullen of the Milton High School Child Study Preschool Program for winning our eighth annual Professional Recognition Award! We are also pleased to recognize Elyse Shamah-Robison (May 16, 1974 – May 23, 2012), formerly of Discovery Schoolhouse, Inc., with a Professional Recognition Memorial Award.
Fontbonne Academy hosted its 6th annual Social Justice Fair on Thursday, March 28. The fair showcased capstone projects of the senior class, which are the culmination of Fontbonne’s Theology curriculum. Students from the Class of 2013 presented their projects to the entire school as well as many parents and guests.
from MyFOXboston.com
Curry College has launched an investigation after an unidentified person called the school and threatened to “shoot everyone,” officials said. (Read the full story here.)
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Milton candidates for selectman sparred over water fees, making more meetings open rather than closed sessions, and litigation expenses at a candidate’s night at the Milton Public Access TV Station on Tuesday.
One-term incumbent Robert C. Sweeney faced off against challenger and former Warrant Committee chairwoman Kathleen M. Conlon, fielding questions posed by local journalists. (Read the full story here.)
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The importance of having an attorney on the Planning Board was central in the candidates’ debate for incumbent Alexander Whiteside’s seat.
Whiteside faced challenger Todd John Hamilton for the Planning Board seat at a candidates’ night at Milton Public Access TV’s studios on Tuesday. (Read the full story here.)
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Three candidates seeking two open seats on the School Committee discussed their qualifications for the job at a Tuesday debate.
Robert G. Hiss, Rebecca M. Padera, and Michael F. Zullas sat before the cameras Tuesday. While officially not an incumbent, Padera has been serving on the School Committee for the past year, appointed to replace Denis Keohane after he was elected as a selectman. (Read the full story here.)
Last night a lottery was conducted by the Milton Housing Authority for two affordable units at 36 Central Avenue.
The MHS debate team, now in its 4th year, continues to perform at a high level. Three out of the last four years the MHS team has advanced to the semi-final or final round in the state tournament. Last week end Milton High hosted the state tournament and the team earned one of the top awards.