Sustainable Milton is holding a Milton Clean Up day on May 2nd.
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MyTownMatters welcomes campaign endorsements
We have received a number of requests regarding whether or not we accept campaign endorsements and letters of support. We do. Here is how it works.
Town Clerk Notice: Over the counter Absentee Voting
The Town Clerk would like to remind all registered voters that the 2015 Annual Town Election will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Over the counter Absentee Voting for the Annual Town Election is available and will continue through noon on April 27, 2015.
Photo for the day 04.09.15
his photo from Spencer Day shows some MYC members wrestling with a float down at Milton Landing. The floats are used by the club and also the Neponset Crew teams. Intested parties and volunteers are invited down late any weekday afternoon and week end mornings.
photo by Spencer Day
Poem for the day 04.09.15
In celebration of National Poetry Month we are posting a poem a day. Today’s poem by Richard Wilbur was sent in by a faithful reader. If you have a favorite poem (or two) send it along to frank@mytownmatters.com.
April 5, 1974 by Richard Wilbur
The air was soft, the ground still cold.
In the dull pasture where I strolled
Was something I could not believe.
Dead grass appeared to slide and heave,
MTM Candidate Forum this Saturday – and here’s a guide to who’s running
The 4th annnual MyTownMatters Candidates Forum in partnership with the Milton High School debate team will take place on at Fuller Village on Saturday, April 11 at 1:00pm. Candidates for town wide offices will answer questions from the debate team and provide statements on why they are the best qualified to serve Milton. The public is encouraged to attend. It will provide an opportunity to hear first hand how these individuals intend to address town issues and lead Milton forward. Following is a quick guide to the candidates based on information they have provided.
Friends of the Blue Hills Kick-Off 2015 Peek-a-Blue Hikes on April 14
On Tuesday, April 14, the Friends of the Blue Hills will host its first Peek-a-Blue Hike of the year. The free, one-hour guided hike will start at 11 a.m. at the Houghton’s Pond main parking lot at 840 Hillside Street. Complimentary refreshments will be served, and there will be a simple scavenger hunt for parents and children with all children receiving a prize at the end.
Poem for the day 04.08.15
In celebration of National Poetry Month we are posting a poem a day. Today’s poem is Sonnet 116 by William Shakespeare as produced by The Sonnet Project. (You can find an article about the project here.) If you have a favorite poem (or two) send it along to frank@mytownmatters.com.
DPW Notice: Yard Waste Collection begins this week
A Message from Milton DPW – Yard Waste Collection Notice
The First Yard Waste Collection for 2015 begins THIS WEEK. Wednesday or Thursday April 8 or 9, 2015 depending on your regular collection day
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Childrens programs 04/19-04/25 @ MPL: Cooks ‘n Books, Earth Rhymes, Green Thumb Gardening & more!
Spring is here – and so are fun things for kids to do at the Milton Public Library! In addition to our regular storytimes on Tuesday and Wednesday, we have these exciting programs for the young people in your life happening during April Vacation Week, April 19 – 25: