Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Milford Selectmen were introduced Monday to three new police officers. Joseph Francesconi was appointed in April, and Antonio Dinis and Paulo Pinto started this year. All three officers have experience with other departments, and are fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Francesconi speaks Italian, too. 2. Milford officially has a race for town treasurer. Both Barbara Auger and Michael Soares returned their …
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. A Bellingham woman has applied for a town license to open a frozen yogurt shop on East Main Street. Yum Yum Froyo would be located at 196 E. Main St., if Milford Selectmen approve a license for the business. 2. A selection committee has recommended Milford hire Russo & Bar Associates as consultant and engineer for the roof replacement at the Milford Police Department. The Milford Selectmen will consider the request …
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The annual Red and White Hockey Game, which pits varsity Milford Hockey player against their teachers and coaches, will be Sunday at New England Sports Center in Marlborough. All money raised helps the hockey program. The cost is just $5 for adults/$3 for students. 2. The deadline for ordering a Milford High School yearbook with a student name imprint is today. Order forms and checks need to be handed to Mrs. Tebbetts …
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The first Find Yourself Friday dance and celebration of the new year will be 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Milford Youth Center. Each dance raises funds and awareness for a good cause, and the children decided that this first dance should be dedicated to the youth who lost their lives in the Newtown, CT tragedy. The JAG Youth Council asks all youth who attend to pledge to do at least one "Act of Kindness" this month. …
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The Milford Youth Center will host an informational meeting tonight to talk to teens and their parents about the upcoming "Dressed Up, Not Messed Up" Fashion Show. 2. Milford Schools Superintendent Robert Tremblay said last week one of his goals for the upcoming year is to establish a centralized alumni office for Milford High School graduates, as a way to tap into the networking potential of local graduates, and to …
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The high temperature on Tuesday is expected to be just 13 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Bundle up and limit your outdoor activities, and remember to bring pets inside. 2. The Milford Fire Department has received a $5,525 state grant for fire safety eduation in the Milford schools. 3. The Milford Planning Board will meet at 7 tonight at Milford Town Hall. 4. The first networking social of the new …
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. We're in tax season, as you can probably tell, from the ads on TV and the Statue of Liberty sign-waver outside Liberty Tax. But this year, a slight wrinkle. Because of the last-minute decision making in Washington on tax changes, the IRS will not be accepting returns until Jan. 30. So prepare yourself, but don't file just yet. 2. Local students are preparing for the MetroWest Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Winter Concert, …
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Michael Shea, a senior at Milford High School, has been nominated by both former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. The nomination is a critical step in the process of gaining admission to the service academy, and it is unusual for a student to gain two letters. In his letter, Brown said he had received several hundred requests, but could only grant a …
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Patrick Kennelly, an incumbent Planning Board member, returned his nomination papers to run for re-election on Wednesday. The signatures will be validated on Thursday. 2. Samuel Bonasoro pulled his papers for Board of Assessors Wednesday, accoridng to the Milford Town Clerk. Bonasoro is an incumbent. The election is April 2. Already, several incumbent officials have taken out nomination papers. 3. The Milford School …
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Girl Scout cookie sales will begin on Friday, and in Milford, you will see the cheery salespeople at Big Lots from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. To find a sale, visit the handy website www.girlscoutcookies.org. 2. The Milford Community School Use Program will offer ballroom dancing, line dancing and Latin dancing. 3. The Greater Milford Community Chorus will have rehearsals on Wednesday for new members. All sections are …
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. A developer who has hoped to place a resort-style casino off Interstate 495 in Milford has one more day, Tuesday, to submit a proposal and a nonrefundable $400,000 fee to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. The commission will announce following the deadline which applications have been made, and outline the review process. Seven applicants submitted proposals by Monday afternoon…
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. National Grid has removed 36 double-poles from Milford since July, when Milford Selectmen and other town officials pressed for them to be taken down, as a safety and visual blight concern. But town officials say they still want the issue addressed. Double poles are poles brought in to support a damaged pole, but then not removed. Milford still has about 150. 2. Rivera Athletic Center will offer one week of free classes…
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Are you so addicted to Dunkin Donuts coffee that you'd give blood for some? Today is the day. A promotion to entice more people to donate blood will provide all blood donors today at Gold's Gym with a pound of coffee. The blood drive, associated with the American Red Cross, runs from 2 to 7 p.m. 2. Richard Cenedella, an incumbent member on the Milford Board of Sewer Commissioners, has pulled papers to run for re-…
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The Milford Youth Center staff and commission have prepared a 5-year plan for capital improvements, and submitted it to town officials. The highest priorities include an automated sprinkler system, roof replacement and door replacement. The sprinkler system has the highest priority, according to the list. It is estimated to cost $190,000. The center hopes to obtain funds for the top priorites in fiscal 2014. 2. Milford…
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The Milford Area Relay for Life is gearing up for 2013 and needs some organizing help. This overnight event, held locally at Milford High School, is the major financial contributor to several cancer organizations. The local relay effort needs some organizer-volunteers and will hold an open house this month to recruit teams. 2. Imperial Municipal Partners has received a site plan change that will allow the vehicle sales…
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Seven students at Milford High School have been selected in vocal and instrumental categories for the prestigious Central District Massachusetts Music Educators Association Annual Concert. The concert will be held at 4 p.m. Jan. 19 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. The students are Eric Miller (voice), Diana Gonzalez (cello), James Mullahoo (saxophone), Rob Cote (voice), Peter Bae (cello), Bryan Hildebrand (saxophone) …
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Beginning today, residents of Milford can pull nominating papers for local public office. The open seats include a spot on the Board of Selectmen, two seats on the School Committee and a five-year seat on the Planning Board. Stop by the Milford Town Clerk's office for more information. 2. Mike Santora, the 28-year town engineer, has announced he plans to retire as of June 17. 3. Milford has two new police officers: …
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The Milford Play Initiative, which is working to create two new modern, accessible play areas at Fino Field (for small kids and larger kids) has launched a fundraising campaign, to help pay for play area equipment. Check out what is planned and needed for both play areas. All donations will be tax deductible. 2. If you love the New England Patriots, Monday is a day to mark on the calendar. Tickets for the Patriots …
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Thursday will be frigid. Some tips for keeping warm and safe: minimize outdoor activity. When using fireplaces, wood stoves and space heaters, be sure to ventilate them correctly. Test smoke alarms and keep carbon monoxide detectors handy. And bring pets out of the cold. 2. The Milford School Committee meets at 7 tonight. The agenda includes an update of the Woodland Elementary School project. 3. Milford TV will hold a…
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Milford Schools reopen Wednesday, so keep an eye out for the kids. 2. Temperatures will remain below freezing on Wednesday and Thursday, although the skies will be clear. 3. If one of your New Year's resolutions is getting into shape, you may consider a program being offered by Milford Community School Use program: "4 Weeks to Fabulous" will begin Jan. 29 and will include fitness and nutritional counseling. Visit the …
