On Tuesday, February 24, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Friends of the Blue Hills will be hosting the 4th Annual Winter Fest at Blue Hills Ski Area. For those who are hoping to get some winter exercise, there will be a night hike under the lights and discounted downhill skiing. There will be plenty of indoor fun, too.
Photo for the day 02.24.15
Despite this view outside my front window I could have sworn I heard a song bird early this morning. We welcome your photos. You can email them to frank@mytownmatters.com.
photo by Frank Schroth
Lynch Opens 2015 Congressional Art Competition for District High School Students
Today, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch announced the opening of “An Artistic Discovery,” the 2015 Annual Congressional Art Competition. This competition is open to all high school students who reside in the 8th Congressional District. The winner will have his or her work displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a full year. Additionally, there will be a reception in Washington, D.C., for all art competition winners and their families to celebrate the opening of the exhibit.
Why is an override like an avocado?
Commentary by Frank Schroth
I never thought you’d ask. The reason an override is like an avocado is that whether discussing the need for the former or slicing into the latter – you are likely either too early or too late.
Mattapan trolley starts up again
from Wicked Local Milton
The rickety orange streetcars of the Mattapan trolley line began rolling down the tracks for the first time in more than three weeks Monday morning after a massive effort to clear snow from a series of four unrelenting winter storms. (Read the full story here.)
Photo for the day 02.22.15
The Larsen home is providing some shelter from teh storm to their feathered friends. Mr. Larsen is not sure why Larry, Lady Bird, Tweedy & Little Big Bird chose to tough it out with the rest of us. But encourages all to hang in there. Spring will be here soon.
photo by Malcolm Larsen
Open House – Milton Crew Information Nights
Milton Crew will be hosting two information nights for Milton High School students and their families on Tuesday, February 24 and Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 pm. They will be held in the Milton High School Library, 25 Gile Road, Milton, MA 02186.
Purim events at Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills
The festive Jewish holiday of Purim will be celebrated at Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills (formerly Temples Shalom of Milton and Beth El of Quincy) this year with two special events in early March.
On Sunday morning, March 1st, the synagogue’s Rabbi Weistrop Religious School will sponsor its Annual Purim Carnival from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Cunningham Hall, 75 Edge Hill Road in Milton.
Food notes: “Don’t give up hope” dinner and Johnny Walker to visit Abby Park
Upcoming events at the MPL: Cycling craze, Friday book chat & more
During the month of March, the Milton Public Library is offering a lot of fun programs for adults and families. Most events will be held in the Keys Community Room (lower level) of the library.
On Sunday, March lst at 2 PM there will be an author talk with Lorenz J. Finison about his book called Boston’s Cycling Craze, 1880-1900: A Story of Race, Sport, and Society.