from Malcolm Larson
Every time I read about the TSA’s decision to now allow passengers to board aircraft with pocket knives I get crazy. Who are these TSA people, that we pay, that come up with such idiotic ideas? I have to put my tooth paste in my checked in luggage and take off my shoes, but I can carry a knife on board.
News release from the Milton Public Schools
The Cunningham and Collicot Elementary Schools recently hosted motivational speaker Travis Roy. Mr. Roy came to the school to address the fourth- and fifth-graders from all four of Milton’s elementary schools.
from Wicked Local Somerville
Police arrested a 30-year-old Milton man for reportedly trying to break into a Morrison Avenue residence using a screwdriver. George Panagopoulos, of 54 Central Ave., was charged with breaking and entering in the daytime for a felony and possession of a burglarious instrument. (Read the full story here.)
by Frank Schroth
Todd Hamilton of Harland Street has returned nomination papers for a seat on the Planning Board. He will be challenging Alex Whiteside, the incumbent and current chair of that board. The live in the same part of town.
Our congratulations to the men and women of the Milton Police Department on Milton’s recent award of being one of the 100 safest cities in America by Neighborhood Scout. Thank you! You can find Neighborhood Scout’s web site and the complete list here. Note – if you are on Facebook you can “friend” the Milton Police Department.
At the last session of the school committee they heard a presentation from the Tucker Site Council, reviewed the enrollment figures for fall 2013, voted on fees for improved security measures, and received an update from Chairman Pavlicek on the possible impact of sequestration.
Tucker is unique among Milton’s elementary schools. It population is “richly diverse.” Over 54% are students of color (Milton as a district has ~30% students of color). Thirty-two per cent are low income and over 11% have a language other than English as their first language. In the most recent MCAS tests 75% scored proficient or above in ELA and 70% scored proficient or above in Math.
You hear a lot about diabetes and other food-related diseases. You may sometimes wonder: “What’s on YourPlate?” A witty and provocative documentary produced and directed by award-winning Catherine Gund about kids and food politics.
Bring the family, see an entertaining film, learn about: What’s on your plate and what YOU can do about it.
The Dorchester Reporter has an article on Governor Patrick’s tax hikes and notes that funding for completion of the Neponset Greenway is included. The article pegs the cost at $1.68 million and would fund completion of missing sections. “The three missing sections would add 4.2 miles to the 4.7 miles that already exist.
from Wicked Local Milton
Pope O’Malley? A week ago, the prospect Cardinal Sean O’Malley becoming the first American pope seemed like wishful thinking. But it was the talk of the parishes, before this weekend’s Masses and afterward during coffee time.
“When the newspapers in Italy started talking about it, that raised it to a different level,” said Jack Riley, a member of St. Agatha’s in Milton. (Read the full story here.)
Representative Walter Timilty (D–Milton) has announced that the Commonwealth’s Civil Service Commission will administer the entry-level Civil Service Examination for positions of Local Police, Transit Police and State Trooper on Saturday April 20, 2013.
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Milton police on Saturday interrupted a mini demonstration over the Aaron Swartz case in front of the home of US Attorney Carmen Ortiz. (Read the full story here.)