‘Nobody thought we could do this’

from The Patriot Ledger

It was a 16-acre jigsaw puzzle that took eight years to complete.

In 2001, Milton developer George Brewster began negotiating with 13 homeowners and businesspeople to buy up their South Quincy properties with the goal of attracting a retail superstore. (Read the full story here.)

MHS Bulletin for 10.14.09

  • PSAT: Students in Grades 10 and 11 will be taking the PSAT (Preliminary SAT Exam) today. Report directly to your GRADE HOMEROOMS at 7:50. Please bring two #2 pencils and a calculator, if you wish to use one. Attendance will be taken and we urge everyone to be prompt. “Lists of Homeroom assignments for the PSAT’s are posted around the building.”
  • PSAT: Freshman and Seniors will report to school at 11:15 today.
  • Fall Fling: Are you coming to the Fall Fling? It’s Tuesday, November 10 (no school the next day). The cost is $22, payable only by check (made out to MHS) from you or your parent/guardian. You may purchase one or two tickets, and you must sign a notice of consent at the point of purchase. Ticket sales begin today after school in room 222. Consult flyers or Ms. Crowley with questions.
  • Spanish Club: There will be a Spanish Club Meeting today immediately after school in room 313. We are working on our Day of the Dead lesson. If you want to attend the Day of the Dead visit to the pre school you must attend the meetings and help with the lesson.

Good grief – snow is not in the forecast for this week but. . .

from the Boston Globe

It may be time to break out the ear muffs — and the umbrellas.

High winds and cooler temperatures look to make it a cold four-day work week, according to the National Weather Service, which reported today that temperatures will drop each day, culminating in a possibly rainy, 40-degree Friday.

“Temperatures are going to be averaging around 10 degrees below normal for this time of year,” said weather service meteorologist Neal Strauss in Taunton. (Read the full story here.)

In a somewhat related story, Brian Tang, staff meteorologist with The Tech reports that Milton is in fact the true windy city. You can find his article here.

MHS Bulletin for 10.13.09

  • ACC: The Asian Culture Club will meet today after school in room 221. We will discuss Anime Boston and future events
  • French Club: There will be a French Club meeting today immediately after school in room 306 to plan for the Halloween lesson. If you can not make it please contact Lauren Peterson or Ali McIntyre.
  • Outdoors Club: The Outdoors Club will meet today after school in room 212. This meeting is mandatory for any students who want to hike Mount Monadnock on November 8th. There is limited space available, and priority will go to students who attend the meetings.
  • Fall Fling: Are you coming to the Fall Fling? It’s Tuesday, November 10 (no school the next day). The cost is $22, payable only by check (made out to MHS) from you or your parent/guardian. You may purchase one or two tickets, and you must sign a notice of consent at the point of purchase. Ticket sales begin Wednesday after school in room 222. Consult flyers or Ms. Crowley with questions.

MHS Sports scores for week of 10.05.09

Following are the sports scores we could obtain for last weeks games. If you have any additional information please email us and thanks!


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10/6/2009 Varsity Golf Needham N/A

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10/6/2009 Boys Varsity Cross Country Weymouth L 16-48

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10/6/2009 Boys Varsity Cross Country Needham L 16-48

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10/6/2009 Girls Varsity Cross Country Weymouth W 24-31

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10/6/2009 Girls Varsity Cross Country Needham W 23-32

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10/6/2009 Girls Varsity Volleyball Framingham NA

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10/7/2009 Boys Varsity Soccer Framingham L 5-0

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10/7/2009 Girls Varsity Field Hockey Framingham T 1-1

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10/7/2009 Girls Varsity Soccer Framingham L 3-0

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10/8/2009 Varsity Golf Natick W 48.5-59.5

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10/9/2009 Boys Varsity Soccer Norwood NA

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10/9/2009 Girls Varsity Soccer Norwood W 2-1 Senior forwards Deirdre Finn and Morgan Sumner scored the goals for visiting Milton.

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10/9/2009 Girls Varsity Field Hockey Norwood NA

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10/9/2009 Varsity Football Weymouth L 32-23


Milton Commuter Alert: notes, news, and I-93 closures for 10/11

NEWS ITEMS

Mass. Turnpike Authority Comes To End Of The Roadfrom WBZ 10.11.09

ROAD CLOSURES AND ADVISORIES

I-93 South Approaching and through Downtown: Nighttime Multi-lane Closures

Two-to-three lanes of I-93 South will be closed at night approaching and through Downtown Sunday and Monday, October 4 and 5, 2009 and Wednesday and Thursday, October 7 and 8, 2009 from 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning. These lane closures are for inspections and maintenance work.

Milton Police event: Auto glass etching

Get your vehicle marked with an identification number to make it unwanted by thieves.

WHERE: Police Headquarters / 40 Highland St / Milton, MA

WHEN:  Saturday, Oct. 17th from 9:00am – 2:00pm.

Calling all empty nesters

The First Parish Church is calling all Empty nesters on Oct 16th 7-9pm in Parish Hall.

The Caring comm. will host its 2nd annual discussion for those parents who are now facing or have faced the departure of a college bound child.  Whether this is your first child, last or your Malcolm in the middle, we want to hear your thoughts about the transitions taking place in your lives.   So come share your glee, your tears or your concerns, about your next year’s high school graduate with other parents in an understanding and warm environment.

Wine and appetizers will be served – hope to see you there.  Your RSVP (office@fpmilton.org)  would be very helpful for food planning,  but if you forget or just decide to come at the last minute we would love to have you.

Heads up: Traffic issues – Expect delay, closures on Zakim Bridge on Sunday

If you are planning to go into Boston today, you might find it a bit hard to get around. There is the Red Sox game of course; their is the Boston Half Marathon and a Columbus day parade. You can find a Globe story here.

and then there is this bridge issue:

from Channel 7

The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority is warning motorists to avoid Boston’s Zakim Bridge on Sunday afternoon between the hours of 3 and 5.

The reason?

Tom Cruise plans to land a helicopter on it. (Read the full story here.)

Weymouth football shows its depth against Milton

from Wicked Local Milton

Streaks, good and bad, remained intact Friday night in the football match-up between Weymouth High and Milton High Schools.

Though Weymouth was sloppy at times with the ball, it broke several big plays on the ground which proved to be difference-makers in a 32-23 victory. (Read the full story here.)