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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 18
A Milford High School senior has received two letters of nomination to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
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 few nominations. The decision is based on an interview with the applicant, as well as a review of academic credentials and leadership potential. 2. Do …
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Cabiria Mazzuchelli
12:24 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013
I am very proud of this young man Mike Shea. I have known both him and his family for almost 20 years, Nobody deserves this honor more than Mikey. Best wishes, hope you make it. God Bless, The Mazzuchelli Family more ›