News from the Office of Senatory Brian A. Joyce
Milton will soon receive an additional $311,029 in local road and bridge funds after the administration indicated that they will be releasing the additional $100 million in local funding appropriated by the Legislature last year.
“No one really knows why they are alive until they know what they would die for.“
— Chief Wells quoting MLK Jr
Chief Wells of MPD with Captain Hosein and Captain Gross of BPD
Early yesterday evening the Milton Interfaith Clergy Association held it’s annual memorial celebration of the Reverend Martin Luther King. Milton Police Chief Richard Wells was the keynote speaker.
Town Clerk Announces Town Election Schedule
Town Clerk, Susan M. Galvin, is announcing that nomination papers for both Town Wide and Town Meeting Representative Members will be available on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 at the Office of the Town Clerk. The annual Town Election will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.
Second Annual Fundraising Event on April 12 Will Bring Running Community Together to Support the Friends of the Milton Council on Aging Transportation Fund
Registration for the second annual Run Milton Half-Marathon is now open. This town-wide race will take place in Milton, Mass., on Sunday, April 12, at 8 a.m. ET.
by Amy Norton, First Parish Church
Just when you thought it was time to relax after all that hectic giving of thanks and gifts J… The truth is that giving is not a season after all, it’s a way of life. There are many wise leaders who have spoken of the importance of balancing the head, the heart and the hands.
During the month of February, the Milton Public Library will offer some great programs suitable for adults and families.
Our continuing adult programs include Knitting with Nina happening on Thursday, 2/5/15 at 7 PM and Saturday, 2/21/15 at 10 AM in the Conference Room.
from The Boston Globe
Can you imagine if deer hunting were allowed in the Blue Hills?
It’s not that far-fetched an idea. (Read the full story here.)
from Wicked Local
A Milton man was arrested Friday night after police said he was selling heroin in Brockton. (Read the full story here.)
“I want to know what makes you decide that being yourself is not good enough.”
Milton, hosted a powerful presentation by former Boston Celtics player Chris Herren late last week.
Mr. Herren entranced the audience of nearly 1,000 Milton High School students during his presentation on substance abuse.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church is pleased to announce the addition of Dennis Mackler as Parish Sexton. In his new role, Mr. Mackler will oversee the maintenance of St. Michael’s Church which has stood for over 100 years on Randolph Avenue, as well as the Village School and the Garden of Seasons.