Author Anita Silvey will discuss her book “Everything I need to know I learned from a Children’s Book.”
You can view a “Look Inside’ this book from Amazon.com here.
WHEN: Thursday, May 13 at 7pm
WHERE: Keys room / Milton Public Library / Milton, MA
from The Daily News Tribune
Newton North freshman Carla Forbes nearly came up with one of the longest triple jumps from a freshman in the country against her team’s toughest dual-meet competition of the spring yesterday in Milton. (Read the full story here.)
val·or –Pronunciation: \?va-l?r\ : strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
Every year as the election results are tallied, candidates appear at town Hall and say a few words to Bernie Lynch, host of Milton Speaks, and his panel of local political savants including Mary McNamara, Marvin Gordon, Joe McEttrick, John Shields, and Beirne Lovely.
Here are some of the comments made last Tuesday:
Bob Sweeney showed up at town hall Tuesday night shortly after he defeated Kathy Fagan in a very closely contested race. He spoke with Bernie Lynch and his assembled guests regarding the campaign and his thoughts on being a selectman. Click “Read more” to view a video of his complete remarks.
Kathy Fagan, as is customary, showed up at town hall on the evening of the election after the results were in and conceded the election to Bob Sweeney who defeated her by just 32 votes. Click “Read more” to view a video of Ms. Fagan discussing her time in office and congratulating Mr. Sweeney on his election to office.
from The Dorchestor Reporter
A large group of Bostonians of Irish heritage, chaired by Winnie Henry of Milton and Pat “Doc” Walsh of Dorchester, have gathered to raise funds to support relief efforts for Haitian children orphaned by the January 12 earthquake in Haiti. (Read more here.)
from The Patriot Ledger
City officials are exploring short-term moves to prevent more flooding, which damaged hundreds of homes and caused millions of dollars in property damage last month. (Read the full story here.)
Bob Sweeney at work
Bob Sweeney won election to the Board of Selectmen Tuesday night narrowly defeating the incumbent Kathy Fagan by 32 votes. There were 5920 votes cast. Mr. Sweeney won by 1/2 of 1%. It was close; but a win is a win. Congratulations Mr. Sweeney!
from The Boston Globe
Talk of staggering cuts to the School Department has been circulating for the last several months, but Town Meeting members will get some good news on local schools Monday: All teachers currently in the system will keep their jobs. (Read the full story here.)