by Frank Schroth

The second night of Town Meeting began where the first left off — with a discussion of Article 15. This article, submitted jointly by the Board of Selectmen and Town Government Study Committee, would authorize the Selectmen to petition the legislature to allow them to appoint a strong Town Administrator. It is a signicant change in authority. It moves responsibility for day to day operations to the administrator and enables the Selectmen to focus on long term strategy and policy for the town.

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Selectman David Burnes was one of the town dignitaries on hand throughout town to participate and greet students participating in Bike/Walk to School Day. Here he greets Roman Padera. One is quite bright-eyed and bushy tailed, the other, not so much. (Hey, he had to walk all the way to school for cryin’ out loud!)

from The Enterprise

Milton firefighters responded to the Blue Hills Reservation several times Monday to put out a brush fire that torched about an acre of dry vegetation. (Read the full story here.)

Amateur Gardeners Club of Milton will hold an Annual Spring and Geranium Sale at Milton Town Hall Gazebo, 525 Canton Avenue on Saturday, May 9th, from 8am to 12pm, rain or shine. Members will be available to assist you in selecting plants that will thrive in your garden, planters and window-boxes. Proceeds from the sale are used for Milton beautification and scholarships to Milton High School seniors. When passing down Canton Avenue please enjoy the beauty of our gardens at Rte. 138 and Canton Avenue when entering Milton as well as in front of the Gazebo at the Town Hall.

Finally feel like really digging into spring? Join Lisa Ahern and the Wakefield Estate at its annual spring floral decoration demonstration! Cedar Grove Gardens’ floral designer extraordinaire Lisa Ahern will show how to create simple but dazzling decorations to brighten up your home using spring flowers, bulbs and kitchen garden plants.

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Tonight ester will be enjoying it too with their Spring Patio Party! It will be from 6:30 to 8:30 on May 7, sponsored by Jack’s Abby, Dos Equis, and Tito’s Vodka. Tickets are $45 and include food (passed appetizers) and complimentary beverages, and they can be purchased here.

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by Frank Schroth

Citing a situation in which two dangerous suspects were taken off the street, Chief Richards Wells has nominated Officer Travis Weekes for the Robert P. Dana Law Day Award.

Early on the morning of January 17th Officer Weekes was on patrol on Route 138 near the Canton line.

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Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Town Meeting Members,

Progress has been made on the “Vote No on Article 48*” effort. Milton Planning Board has decided to vote Article 48 down, to not refer it back to the Planning Board for study, and to not commit to coming back to Fall Town Meeting with a new Article.

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The Milton High School Crew will be holding a series of ergathons throughout town to raise funds for their program. Stop by any of the following locations to learn about the sport and show your support.

SATURDAY MAY 9 Esprit du Vin & The Plate 9:00-1:30
SATURDAY MAY 30 Milton Public Library 10:00-2:30

The Milton Garden Club is holding their Annual Plant Sale at the Milton Public Library this Saturday, May 9th, from 8:00 – 11:00.