Letter from Kristine Hodlin, Chair, Library Board of Trustees
To Whom it May Concern,
At our meeting on Monday, August 11, 2014 the Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to have two trees in failing condition removed from the Library grounds.
The trees in question are a copper beech that sits front and center of the parking lot and a sugar maple that is in the front yard to the right of the front door as you face it.
from The Boston Globe
Bravo would not comment Wednesday on a Deadline.com report that members of the local Teamsters Union used racist, sexist, and homophobic language to harass and intimidate “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi and staff while the popular food show was in town shooting its new season. A source close to the network did tell us that details of the Deadline account are true, but said the incident outside Steel & Rye restaurant in Milton was isolated. (Read the full story here. A related story on Boston.com can be found here.)
MyTownMatters is taking a bit of a break for some family time before the September crush sets in. We will continue to post as time and internet access allow. Hope all enjoy these last wonderful weeks of summer.
Notice from the Milton Public Library
During the month of September, the Milton Public Library will host photographer Ruth Baltopoulos in the Wotiz Gallery. She has been a resident of Milton for 28 years, originally from New York, has two adult daughters, and they all own their own horses.
by Frank Schroth
The Board of Selectmen issued a statement on the status of the Hendries development. Katie Conlon, Chair of the Selectmen, made the statement at last night’s meeting of the board. (Note: we were not present at the session. The following transcript that was emailed to us courtesy of the Selectmen):
The Board of Selectmen believes that the highest and best use of the Town-owned property at 0 Central Avenue is to combine it with the property at 131 Eliot Street, which is owned by Carrick Realty Trust, and to build a mixed-use, commercial and residential development on the site.
There are approximately 25 enthusiastic gardeners at Fuller Village. The most popular items planted are full size tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash, cucumbers, kale and several types of herbs such as parsley, basil, mint, and chives. Some gardeners choose to grow lovely flowers also. They share the bounty of their produce with their neighbors, family and the food pantry. They take a turn, happy to deliver, the collected donations to the Milton Food Pantry every Saturday morning during the summer.
photo courtesy of Fuller Village
Notice from Parks and Recreation
The summer concert Music Fun with Wayne Potash sponsored by Senator Brian A. Joyce which was canceled on 8/13/14 due to rain has been rescheduled to 9/4/14 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
Neponset River Cleanup in Hyde Park on Sat., September 6 from 8am-1pm
Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Can you volunteer for a few hours to help the environment? NepWRA needs people like you!
Notice from Town Clerk’s office
Today, August 20, 2014 is the Last Day To Register To Vote for the STATE PRIMARY on September 9, 2014. The Town Clerk’s Office will be open from 8am – 8pm.