from TheBostonChannel
Driver suffers minor injuries
A section of Blue Hill Avenue in Milton has been closed after a car crashed into a utility pole on Friday morning. (Read the full story here.)
Dawn Carrigan Boucher Benefit
_____There will be a benefit for Dawn Carrigan Boucher on Saturday Nov. 7th from 7:30 – midnight.
_____Tickets are $15 per person. For more information contact Cheryl Quinn at cquinnrudy@aol.com
_____or 603-345-8433 or Bill Carrigan at 617-803-3034.
Shopalooza!
The Council on Aging will let you get a jump start on your holiday shopping with their SHOPALOOZA!
WHEN: 11/06/09 from 5:00-8:00
WHERE: CUNNINGHAM PARK HALL / EDGE HILL ROAD / Milton, MA
PLEASE CALL (617) 898-4893 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Workshop: Mixing Fact and Fiction to Write a Page Turner
Award-winning mystery authors Hallie Ephron and Hank Phillippi Ryan talk about writing ‘page turners.’ Hallie Ephron lives in East Milton and her “suburban noir,” critically acclaimed mystery novel NEVER TELL A LIE is set here, though she calls it Brush Hills. Our own 7NEWS hard-hitting investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan writes mystery novels (PRIME TIME (Agatha winner), FACE TIME, and AIR TIME) that feature top notch Boston TV investigative news reporter Charlie McNally who bears more than a passing resemblance to Hank herself. Come to the Milton Library and hear these award winning authors talk about how they mix fact and fiction to craft their novels.
WHERE: Keys Community Room at the Milton Public Library
WHEN: November 5th @ 7:30pm
Town Farm Report Released
The Governor Stoughton Trust Land Committee has released its final report regarding recommendations for Town Farm.
The Town Farm was left by Governor Stoughton to benefit the poor of Milton. The Board of Selectmen are the trustees. They appointed a committee in early 2008 to assess how the wishes of Governor Stoughton might be met.
It was a challenging assignment. The report which was released to the Board of Selectmen earlier this week can be found on the town web site. You can view it here.
Milton resident to appear on “Wheel of Fortune” next month
from The Patriot Ledger
Four South Shore residents will appear on the “Wheel of Fortune” TV game show next month.
The show’s focus will be on Boston for the next few weeks.
The first episode featuring a local resident will be on Channel 4 at 7 p.m. Monday. It includes Milton resident Todd Scheid, 29, who describes being on the show as “pretty intense.”(Read the full story here.)
Dedham 2, Milton 1: Girls soccer claims Herget crown
from Wicked Local Dedham
The Dedham High girls soccer team has been among the Bay State Conference’s elite teams throughout the decade, but when the Marauders slipped to nine wins last fall and suffered a rare early tournament exit, it would have been easy to believe it was a signal their remarkable run was near a close. (Read the full story here.)
Last Call! Milton Farmer’s Market
We cannot halt the change in seasons and so, sadly, it the last chance to pick up fresh organic fruits and vegetables from a variety of farms including Milton’s own Brookwood Farm. There are breads from Iggy’s and cheeses from Esprit de Vin another local Milton merchant.
NOTE: The farmer’s market will likely close earlier than usual at 5:00pm instead of 6:00pm, due to darkness.
The Milton Farmer’s Market is held on Wharf Street, off Adams Street, in Milton Village.
They will be out rain or shine.
Quick update on H1N1 from Commissioner of Health
First, there is no update from the town on rescheduling flu clinics that were originally scheduled for the 22nd and 27th. These clinics were for seasonal flu shots. Your best bet is to get them through health care provider if you have cause to make a visit.
Regarding the H1N1 (Swine flu), vaccines are expected in December. Priority will be given to high risk groups, pregnant women, children, health care providers to children. The most current information can be found on the Mass.gov Dept of Health blog which is updated almost daily and can be found here
Following is a video of Commissioner Auerbach’s most recent statement on H1N1 flu status:
Recent school presentations available
The school department has posted copies of presentations given to the school committee at their meeting on 10/20.
Please click on any of the following links to view a copy of that presentation (or letter in case of the Adams Scholarship: