Parents and educators are invited to join the Milton SEPAC March 24th from 7-9pm at Pierce Middle school for a discussion of how to identify and manage anxiety in children of all ages and abilities. Guest speaker Dr. Angela Currie will address what teachers and parents can do to help prevent or alleviate stress for all students.
Reminder: Annual Milton Speaks Candidates Night tonight
The Annual Milton Speaks Candidates Night will be held Monday, March 23rd at 7pm at Milton Access TV Studios (located at Pierce Middle School). Candidates running for a contested seat will participate in a Candidates Forum. Candidates running for a uncontested seat will have the chance to make a 2 minute statement at the end of the forum.
The Cahill Report for 3/20/15 – a weekly update on the Milton real estate market
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Cahill Report, a weekly update on Milton real estate activity produced in partnership with Laura Cahill.
Following are a list of open houses this week end and recent real estate transactions.
Forbes House Museum to hold Annual Victorian Egg Hunt
Photo courtesy of Gary Higgins, The Patriot Ledger
The 5TH Annual Victorian Egg Hunt will take place on the grounds of the Forbes House Museum on Saturday, 28 March, beginning promptly at 1pm. Children ages 3- 8 are welcome. Hundreds of eggs will be hidden on the east and west lawns of the estate. The Museum will hide colorful plastic eggs containing toy surprises!
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton Announces Sixth Annual Diabetes Fair
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton will hold its sixth annual spring Diabetes Fair on Saturday, April 18, from 10am until 1pm.
This year’s event will include information from a panel of exhibitors, blood pressure checks and free foot screenings provided by Podiatrist Joel Chariton, DPM.
MPD Notice: Water main break
Notice from Milton Police Dept. @ approx 6:15 am 3/21
Highland St is closed from Canton Ave to Buckingham due to a water main break. DPW crews are on scene commencing repairs. Water pressure in the neighborhood could be affected this morning.
Frank thoughts on the Ulin Rink
Commentary by Frank Schroth
At the risk of walking onto thin ice, here are some thoughts on moving forward with the Ulin rink which is more than a bit of a sticky wicket for the town. This dramatic municipal miniseries has a long cast of characters (DCR, Town Planner Bill Clark, Friends of Ulin rink, Selectman Tom Hurley, Curry College, Senator Joyce, Representative Tiimilty) and a plot laced with suspicion. But there are no bad guys. . . there’s just no money.
BBJ ranking of towns by property tax
The Boston Business Journal recently published a ranking of towns based on property tax rates. Milton ranks 233rd out of 336 municipaities which may come as a bit of a surprise.
Milton Dentists Offer Free Dental Sealants to Underserved Children
The American Dental Association launched the Give Kids A Smile Program nationally in 2003 as a way for dentists across the country to join with others in their community to provide dental services to underserved children. Each year dentists and team members volunteer their time and services to approximately 450,000 children across the nation.
During the month of March, Drs. Kimberly and David Harte will provide free dental sealants to the children of any family finding themselves financially challenged due to the economy or insufficientdental converage.
Milton Reads! Family Olympics! Saturday, March 21
Faster! Higher! Stronger! The Olympics are coming to Milton! That is, the Family Olympics as part of Milton Reads’ book selection. Come compete against your family and friends in the Family Olympics, Saturday, March 21, from 2:30 – 4:30 in the Keyes Room of the Milton Public Library.