As this year’s record-breaking snow load recedes, it is revealing the extensive damage to our landscapes. We all know that this winter and all that snow has been brutal on plants, trees and shrubs, with many broken branches and limbs. The Wakefield Estate’s Restorative Pruning Workshop, April 11, 9:00-11:30 am, led by the estate’s Landscape Director Debbie Merriam, will cover the basics of good pruning theory and practice,
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Milton Library Offers Free Yoga Classes for Teens
In April, the Milton Library will offer a series of yoga classes after school for tweens and teens (ages 11-18). Classes will be held on April 8 and April 15 at 3pm. Jill Pokaksi, who also teaches yoga for children at the library, will teach the series. Advance registration is required and teens must register for each class individually. Mats will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own. Come check it out!
Brief bits: Condo article DOA?; Update on Randolph Ave 40B
by Frank Schroth
The Condominium Working Group got to work on a draft article for a general condominium bylaw when they last met on March 11th. They did this despite misgivings voiced by one member of the group who questioned whether such a bylaw was needed.
The Sky Over Milton – a perfomance project by PearlDamour featuring Milton(s)!
by Frank Schroth
We have been aware of this project for some time but did not know quite what to make of it. And still don’t. But it is interesting. The project, The Sky Over Milton, is a performance piece by pearldamour (Katie Pearl and Lisa D’Amour) that compiles information and stories from all the cities/towns in America named Milton. There are five. In addition to . . . here . . .there are Miltons in North Carolina, Wisconsin, Louisiana, and Oregon.
Milton Reads Book Chat – The Boys in the Boat
Book chats with Milton Public Library director Will Adamczyk have become on the library’s most popular programs. On Tues. March 24, 7:00-8:30 PM, Adamczyk lead a conversation about this seasons Milton Reads selection The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Mr. Wilkie has left the rink
photo courtesy of Milton Boosters
We are sorry to say that Facebook posts late yesterday reported Steve Wilkie, a lifelong hockey advocate and supporter of those who played the game, has passed away. He was a beloved champion to many here in town. Our condolences go out to his family and many friends.
At Steel & Rye, flavors on the plate match the cocktails
from The Boston Globe
Sitting next to lonely railroad tracks on Elliott Street in Lower Mills, Milton, is a repurposed garage that has become Steel & Rye. Tall ceilings and an elegant decor offer a casual vibe, something like a chic ski cabin you want to spend time in. A long wood bar is on one side with plenty light coming from old windows by day and low light fixtures by night. (Read the full story here.)
Presentation on anxiety in children and teens
Parents and educators are invited to join the Milton SEPAC March 24th from 7-9pm at Pierce Middle school for a discussion of how to identify and manage anxiety in children of all ages and abilities. Guest speaker Dr. Angela Currie will address what teachers and parents can do to help prevent or alleviate stress for all students.
Reminder: Annual Milton Speaks Candidates Night tonight
The Annual Milton Speaks Candidates Night will be held Monday, March 23rd at 7pm at Milton Access TV Studios (located at Pierce Middle School). Candidates running for a contested seat will participate in a Candidates Forum. Candidates running for a uncontested seat will have the chance to make a 2 minute statement at the end of the forum.
The Cahill Report for 3/20/15 – a weekly update on the Milton real estate market
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Cahill Report, a weekly update on Milton real estate activity produced in partnership with Laura Cahill.
Following are a list of open houses this week end and recent real estate transactions.