The Friends of the Milton Public Library Book Shop, at 476 Canton Avenue, will offer small collections of special value books at a week-long sale from Saturday, August 9 through Saturday, August 16. Books will be displayed on the main level of the Library, and will be categorized by themes including Across the Pond, Mystery 4-Pack, Red Sox Nation, Military History, American Authors, and Selections from Ireland.
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Milton resident and veteran runs to remember and honor fellow soldiers
James Palmer
by Frank Schroth
James Palmer of Milton, a veteran of the Army Rangers, participated along with his fiance Courtney Clayton (also of Milton) in the Run for Home Base. The Home Base program was started 5 years ago by Red Sox owner Tom Werner in association with MGH and New Balance. They work supports veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post traumatic stress disorders.
Bill to abet redevelopment of Hendries goes to Governor for signature
by Frank Schroth
The House and Senate passed bill H. 4332 which will allow the town to exchange the portion of Hendries property it owns in exchange for demolition of its portion of the building and an agreement to build a mixed use development. The bill passed before the legislature’s formal session ended last night. Two bills, S. 2166 and H. 4191, which would allow the town to award liquor licenses for restuarants apparently did not.
Steel & Rye receives Best of Boston award
Steel & Rye, the latest addition to Milton’s restaurant scene, just received a nice feather in its cap: Best Restaurant, General Excellence, South from Boston Magazine which has announced its 2014 Best of Boston Awards. They call out Steel & Rye for its “impeccable” service. Congratulations!
MPS reminder on leash laws
Following is a recent post from the Milton Police Department’s Facebook page that reminding residents of DCR and local leash laws.
from Milton Police Dept
It has come to our attention that several residents have had questions about leash laws in Milton. We also want to update you about the entire Blue Hills Reservation/DCR property.
Milton residents win international award for book on wine
Milton residents and authors Bill Nesto and Fran Di Savino won the 2013 International Andre Simon Award for their book The World of Sicilian Wines. The authors spoke this past year at the Milton Public Library.
30 Milton residents primed to ride in the Pan Mass Challenge
There are 3j0 Milton residents registered for the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), an annual bike-a-thon that today raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the world. The event takes place August 2 and 3. Please click read more for a list of the Milton registrants.
BoA tees up Hendries 40B; traffic, parking top resident concerns
by Frank Schroth
Last Thursday in a crowded Blute Conference Room the Milton Board of Appeals opened a hearing on the comprehensive permit filed by Carrick Realty Trust to develop an affordable apartment building at the site of the Hendries plant at Eliot Street and Central Ave under Massachusetts General Law 40B.
Spent bazooka shell prompts evacuation in Milton
from Wicked Local Milton
Police shut down Central Avenue and evacuated one resident after a lawyer cleaning out a home on the street discovered a shell casing from a bazooka. (Read the full story here.)
Not Your Average Joe’s turns 20 and plans a move to Milton
from The Patriot Ledger
Not Your Average Joe’s has grown from a single Dartmouth location to a privately held chain of 20 restaurants in five states. And founder Stephen Silverstein of New Bedford has even bigger plans. Click “Read more” for a short video. You can read the full story here.