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Milton Reads screens Hound of the Baskervilles at the MPL

Screen Shot 2014-06-29 at 12.49.42 PMA Sherlock Holmes classic launches the Milton Reads film series on Tuesday, July 8. A free film, The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) will air at 6:30 p.m. in the Keys Community Room (lower level) of the Milton Library, 476 Canton Avenue in Milton.  This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Library, is open to the public.  This film is part of the Milton Reads special events.

Milton Obituaries

Following is a current list of obituaries for people who lived, worked, or were connected to Milton in some way:

  • John J. Bowen, who came from Cork, will be remembered at St. Mary’s on Wednesday. (Full obituary)
  • Eleanor (Walsh) Doherty will be remembered at a Mass at St Agatha’s on July 3rd. (Full obituary)

Sand Art Fun for Teens

On Thursday, July 31 from 6 to 8pm, join the teen department at the Milton Public Library for some Sand Art Fun! All materials will be provided and you’ll get to take home your Sand Art creation. There will also be snacks available. Come hang out and unleash your creative side. Open to any teens entering grades 6 to 12 in the fall.

Reminder: New Trash Pickup Schedule begins this week

Starting June 30, 2014 the Town of Milton, Department of Public works will implement a new 2 day collection service for all trash, recycling and yard waste. You can find the street schedule here. The DPW has also published a yard waste schedule here. More information about changes in trash collection can be found here.

Illegal fireworks in Boston ignite a cry of protest in Milton

from The Boston Globe

A booming problem in Boston has now roared its way into Milton.

Noisy illegal fireworks in Mattapan are seemingly louder and more frequent this summer than in previous years, and the displays have sparked complaints from Milton suburbanites who live just over the town line. (Read the full story here.)

Fashion Design Class for Teens

On Thursday, July 24 from 6 to 8pm, the Milton Public Library will host Fashion Design Classes taught by designer, Amanda Bartlett, founder of Amanda Catherine Custom Design and an art teacher in Scituate. From the Fashion Runway to the Fashion Rack: How does a fabulous dress make it from a simple pencil sketch to hitting the floors of Nordstrom???

Collages by Michmerhuizen on exhibit at MPL

Screen Shot 2014-06-28 at 7.11.40 AMArtist Rosemarie Ferraro Michmerhuizen will display her work during the month of July in the Wotiz Gallery.  Her collages have been highly praised for their originality, evocative depth, and emotional range. 

Officials seek to revive Hendries mixed use proposal

by Frank Schroth

It wasn’t the first item on the agenda but it was the most surprising. Chair of the Planning Board, Alex Whiteside, apprised the board of an effort to resuscitate a mixed used proposal for the Hendries site. The effort is a last ditch attempt by officials to leverage the town’s ownership of a small parcel of the property toward a development they believe will be in the best interests of the town.

MPD Notice: Central Ave construction to begin at 6:00AM on 6/30

Notice from the Milton Police Department

ATTENTION AM COMMUTERS and residents of the Central Avenue (Kerrigans Corner) neighborhood. The Central Ave. repaving project is in full swing. On Monday, June 30, we are allowing the contractor to begin work on the intersection of Brook Road/Central Avenue/Reedsdale Road at 6 AM. We feel that by allowing the early start for one or two days, will help expedite resurfacing this section. It will also allow the contractor a good hour and a half before the morning commute builds, to tackle this effort. Thank you for your patience and attention.