The final Master Plan forum is going to be held tomorrow night. We strongly urge all interested in the future of the town to attend. You can find links to the draft of the Master Plan below.
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Teen Creative Writing Workshop with Kathryn Burak
On Monday, October 20 at 7 p.m., the Milton Public Library will host a creative writing workshop led by Kathryn Burak for local teens. Ms. Burak is a Milton resident, a teacher at Boston University, the poetry editor at YARN (yareview.net), and the author of the Edgar Award-nominated young adult novel, Emily’s Dress and Other Missing Things. The workshop will focus on tips and techniques for writing fiction.
Reminder: Join the fun at the1st Annual Sunshine 5K tomorrow (Sunday)!
The Sunshine 5K is a family-friendly, stroller-friendly event where runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. The race will begin and end at Cunningham Hall in Milton and will follow a gentle route through residential neighborhoods of the town.
Mtg notes: Selectmen 09.23.14 – COA seeks redress of underfunding; Swift Hat shop articles pulled & more
by Frank Schroth
Council on Aging (COA) board member Michael Balfe and COA Director Mary Ann Sullivan appeared before the Selectmen at their meeting last Tuesday to summarize a report that highlights Milton’s inadequate funding of the Council on Aging as compared with similar communities and “seeks to right a wrong” in the words of Mr. Balfe.
Reminder: Milton Reads Trivia Night at Abby Park
Milton Reads is holding its second annual trivia event at Abby Park (550 Adams Street) on Sunday, September 28th from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. The theme this year is mystery. Bring a team or come and join a team. Light appetizers provided with a cash bar. Advance reservations required. Reserve your space NOW: Trivia Night Reservations
Friends of the Blue Hills to Honor Milton Junior Woman’s Club at 35th Year Celebration
The Friends of the Blue Hills will mark their 35th year at their Annual Celebration on Thursday, October 9, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Fuller Village. Tickets to the event are $35 if purchased by October 3 and $40 at the door and are available at www.FriendsoftheBlueHills.org/celebrate35. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, a special 35th year retrospective, and the presentation of the Community Partners Awards.
Three members of Fontbonne class of ’15 commended in National Merit Scholarship Competition
News notice from Fontbonne Academy
Susan M. Degnan ’79, Head of School at Fontbonne Academy, is pleased to announce that Jacqueline Montminy, Jessie Clegg and Victoria Crowley, members of the Class of 2015, have been named Commended Students in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to these scholastically talented seniors.
Teen Read Week at the Milton Library
On the week of October 14th, join us for TEEN READ WEEK! Celebrate Teen Read Week 2014 with the teen department after school! This year’s theme is Turn Dreams into Reality and on that note, the teen librarian Amy Rosa will have an ongoing suggestion list that whole week to request books, graphic novels, manga, magazines or video games to order for the teen room.
MPD Notice: Door to door solicitations for home security
Notice from the Milton Police Department
This afternoon (Thursday) , several residents of the Columbine neighborhood received home sales visits from a company called ” Protection1.” These solicitors were selling home alarm systems. To be honest, we never favor home solicitation, yet we understand this is legally allowed.
Curry College alerts students, increases security after 2nd sexual assault reported
from Wicked Local Milton
Security has been increased on the Curry College campus after a second reported sexual assault on a female student took place early Thursday, the school announced. (Read the full story here.)