from Wicked Local Milton
Reducing the number of deer possibly carrying ticks that spread Lyme disease could be an option for controlling the problem, a sate official told residents Monday night. (Read the full story here.)
Mary Riffe Hiss Seeks Library Trustee Seat
I am running for Trustee to ensure that all residents have a Library connection. I work full time and have a Collicot second grader and two high school students, and am one of ~40% of Milton’s households with children <18 who are current and future Library users – and taxpayers.
Mtg notes: Selectmen 04.21.11 – McEttrick bows out; Veteran scams; and a Stoughton update
Marion McEttrick has served on the Milton Board of Selectmen for 12 years. Last night she chaired her final session and cast her final votes. Selectmen Shields noted that the 12 years represented a record for consecutive service and said, “Your contribution has been great.”
3rd Annual Taste of Dorchester
The 3rd annual Taste of Dorchester will take place on Thursday, 4/28th at the IBEW Hall from 6:00 – 8:30. While not in Milton, it features many eating establishments Miltonites favor including Flat Black, The Ashmont Grill, Tavolo and the Ledge. The event benefits the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance. Advance cost is $35 (visit their web site) or $40 at the door. Oh, and the Ice Creamsmith will be there too!
The Romance of Tea
The Milton Historical Society Annual Dinner will be held Thursday, May 19, 2011 starting at 6:00 PM at the Neighborhood Club of Quincy, 27 Glendale Road, Quincy.
After an absence of many years, we are bringing back for your listening pleasure the witty, charming and informed Henry T. Callan whose topic is “The Romance of Tea.”
North Quincy High baseball captures tournament, takes down Milton
from The Patriot Ledger
Pitching was a precious commodity in Thursday’s championship game of the Quincy Invitational Baseball Tournament at Adams Field.
(Read the full story here.)
Livingston is in – formally announces candidacy for Selectman
from the candidate – (note: A positive biopsy for cancer, subsequent successful surgery and a viral infection that temporarily took Mr. Livingston off the campaign trail.)
I am a candidate for the Milton Board of Selectman to bring a new perspective to town governance with active citizen participation. If you elect me, I will return the office to one, which represents each of you, as fairly as possible, and not merely the insiders. I may not be a lifelong resident of Milton but I have the desire to commit myself to the public trust along with the energy and passion to make our town better for you and yours.
Special Town Meeting / Annual Town Meeting 5/2
There will be a Special Town Meeting on 5/2 to take up an article regarding authorization of a liquor license for a restaurant proposed to go in at the Fallon Ambulance location.
This will be followed by Annual Town Meeting which will review and vote on 43 articles most of which pertain to town budget and finances. Article 36 is a zoning change which is essentially an update of an article passed at the last town meeting regarding height restrictions of accessory structures. You can find the full text of the 2011 Warrant here.
DCR to hold public hearing re: riverfront improvements to Neponset Park
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 3, to discuss a proposal to increase public access to the Neponset River at Neponset Park in Dorchester. DCR will present information about a recently awarded DCR Partnerships Matching Funds Program grant to the Friends of Milton Crew to enhance public access to the river by improving the infrastructure at Neponset Park. DCR is contributing $36,000 and the Friends of Milton Crew are contributing $18,000 toward the project. Neponset Park is along the Neponset River in Dorchester, just east of Granite Avenue. (Find the full release here.)
Parent 411 to offer workshop on Communication in the Family
Paretn 411 is offering a workshop, Communication in the Family. This workshop is for parents who are looking for ways to affirm the dignity and humanity of both parents and children. “Good communication provides a healing touch in time of trouble.” It also allows parents express their own anger without hurting either the child or the relationship. If you are tired of yelling , feeling disrespected and misunderstood and looking for positive ways to have a more harmonious, loving and supportive relationship with your child , you will find many strategies to build such a relationship.
The workshop consists of 4 sessions (ay 3, 10, 17, & 24) from 7:00-8:30. Parent411 is located at the InSync Center for the Arts at 550 Adams Street.
To Register: http://www.parent-411.com/workshopcalendar.htm or call 617-721-8412.